Overview

About this event

The 2027 Surrender Hill Marathon is expected to take place on or around Saturday, 6 March 2027, from 06:00, at NG Kerk Fouriesburg in Fouriesburg, Free State. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. This date is estimated from a previous year's event and has not been confirmed.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 6 Mar 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Finishers in 2026 ~180 Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:10	—
Finishers in 2026 ~300 Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	TBC	Road	06:20	—
Finishers in 2026 ~350 Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:30	—
Minimum age 9 years

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start NG Kerk Fouriesburg, c/o Reitz & Kerk Str, Fouriesburg Click for directions

Finish NG Kerk Fouriesburg, c/o Reitz & Kerk Str, Fouriesburg Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Pets

No pets allowed

Toilets

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

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Press

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The Running Mann

Surrender Hill Marathon (Overdosing on Maluti Muti) - The Running Mann

I went searching for a hidden gem in the Eastern Free State & found a marathon with a profile like a crab-claw knuckleduster.

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Where

Location

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NG Kerk Fouriesburg, c/o Reitz & Kerk Str

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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