Overview

About this event

The 2027 Thru the Karoo Marathon takes place on Saturday, 6 February 2027, from 05:30, at Botanics Sport Club in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 16km and 10km. Entry fees and an online entry link for 2027 have not been published yet.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 6 Feb 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	TBC	Road	05:30	11:30
Finishers in 2026 ~160 Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:30	10:00
Finishers in 2026 ~190 Minimum age 16 years
16km Trail	TBC	Trail	07:00	10:00
Finishers in 2026 under 50 Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	07:00	08:45
Minimum age 14 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Botanics Sport Club, Graaff-Reinet Click for directions

Finish Botanics Sport Club, Graaff-Reinet 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

Dogs & Prams allowed - Only for 10km race specifically

Toilets

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

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Refunds

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Where

Location

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Botanics Sport Club

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Thru the Karoo Contact

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026