South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Start 05:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
South Coast Marathon
Organised by South Coast Striders
Verified 19 Aug 2026 · Last updated 21 Aug 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 South Coast Marathon will take place Sunday, 4 October 2026 from 05:30, at UGU Sports & Leisure Centre in Shelly Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
4 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Early Bird | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 490 | — | ZAR 440 | Road | 05:30 | 11:30 | |||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 390 | ZAR 110 | ZAR 340 | Road | 05:30 | 09:00 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 260 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 230 | Road | 05:40 | 07:10 | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 110 | — | ZAR 90 | Run / Walk | 05:40 | 06:40 | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Race notes
- Marathon: Only 42km entrants will be allowed to complete the 42km distance and must be affiliated to a running club and in possession of a valid 2026 licence. Failure to comply will lead to disqualification.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
UGU Sports & Leisure Centre, Shelly Beach
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · 11:00–18:00
Race-morning collection
Available (04:00 – 05:00)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
All finishers receive a medal.
Parking
Parking
Refreshments
Food and Drink
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Toilets
Toilets at the start / finish.
Water Points
Hydration Stations
No queries will be attended to on race day after 05:00.
You may enter the 42km and change to the 21km en route, but you will not qualify for any prizes.
Featured race
Featured
2026
Verified
· 31 days ago
Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic
30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Resources
Location
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UGU Sports & Leisure Centre
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Organiser
South Coast Striders
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