Overview

About this event

The 2025 SPAR Shikhumba Marathon took place on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at SPAR Shikhumba in Xikhumba, Limpopo. Distances were 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Official results have been published by the timekeeper. It was a qualifying event for the Comrades Marathon.

Comrades Qualifier

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 4 Oct 2025

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades	TBC	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

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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Shikhumba Marathon

[email protected] +27727316225

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History

Past editions

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