Nelson Mandela Marathon
Date:
Start Time:
Town: Cape Town
Address:
Grand Parade, Darling Street,
Cape Town,
Western Cape,
ZA
[-25.699379,28.183326]
Race Distances Overview
| Distance | Start Time | Entry Fee | Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Marathon | R 700 | N/A | |
| Slave Route Challenge Half-Marathon | R 260 | N/A | |
| Slave Route Challenge 10km Run & Fun Walk | R 190 | N/A | |
| Slave Route Challenge 5km Fun Run & Walk | R 80 | N/A |
About Event
The 2026 Nelson Mandela Marathon will take place Sunday, 18 October 2026 from 06h00 at the Grand Parade, Darling Street in Cape Town, Western Cape. Distances available include 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km races.
Incorportaing the Slave Route Challenge.
The marathon is a Comrades & Two Oceans Qualifier.
Information Status
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Event Schedule
Timeline for all the races of the event
Sunday
06h00
Nelson Mandela Marathon (42.2km)
07h00
Slave Route Challenge Half-Marathon (21.1km)
07h30
Slave Route Challenge 10km Run & Fun Walk (10km)
07h40
Slave Route Challenge 5km Fun Run & Walk (5km)
Race Detail
This event will adhere to the rules of ASA and WPA.
