Overview

About this event

The 2026 SPAR Shikhumba Marathon took place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at SPAR Shikhumba in Xikhumba, Limpopo. Distances were 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Results are available on RunningCalendar.

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

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• 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

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Where the event starts and how to get there.

SPAR Shikhumba

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Organiser

Amos Sambo

[email protected] +27727316225

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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