Overview

About this event

The 2026 SPAR Shikhumba Marathon will take place Saturday, 3 October 2026 from 05:30, at SPAR Shikhumba in Xikhumba, Limpopo, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 3 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 400	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 300	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	ZAR 280	Road	05:45	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 100	Run / Walk	05:45	—
Minimum age 9 years

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

The first 400 online pre-entries (21 & 10km) will receive a complimentary event T-Shirt

Price TBC

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Pre-entry

SPAR Shikhumba

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · 12:00–17:00

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 · 12:00–17:00

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Entries via PeakTiming

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

SPAR Shikhumba

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · 12:00–17:00

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 · 12:00–17:00

On-the-day collection available (04:00 – 05:00)

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start SPAR Shikhumba, Xikhumba Click for directions

Finish SPAR Shikhumba, Xikhumba Click for directions

Handouts

Medals to all finishers

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Downloads

Resources

• Prize Money (57.74 KB)

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Shikhumba Marathon (Back in the saddle up Dead Donkey Hill) - The Running Mann

A report from a marathon in the northern extremities of Limpopo with dead donkeys, live cows and traditional Xitsonga tunes.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

SPAR Shikhumba

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Amos Sambo

[email protected] +27727316225

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Stay

Accommodation

Places to stay near the start. Booking through this map supports RunningCalendar at no extra cost to you. Affiliate

Train

Training programs

Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.

Coach Parry

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OwnMyRun · Gerda Steyn

Free, self-guided training plans built by Comrades & 2 Oceans champion Gerda Steyn — a great starting point if you want structure without a subscription.

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Energy Lab

A South African running community with a built-in training app — adaptive plans whose paces recalculate as you get fitter, plus club runs, results and event RSVPs. Free while in beta.

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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