South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sun, 6 Sep 2026
Start 06:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · BORA
Tony Viljoen Masters Marathon
Organised by Border Masters Association
Verified 15 Jun 2026 · Last updated 27 Jun 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Tony Viljoen Masters Marathon will take place Sunday, 6 September 2026 from 06:30, at Beacon Bay Country Club, Beacon Bay in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 42km and 21km races.
Comrades & Two Oceans qualifier
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
6 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Tony Viljoen Masters Marathon | ZAR 360 | ZAR 65 | Road | 06:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Border Masters Half-Marathon | ZAR 290 | ZAR 60 | Road | 06:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Entries close 30 Aug 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via Entry Tickets
- Over 30s only
- Entry Fee includes a t-shirt in a drawstring bag for the first 1000 marathon entries, and first 600 half-marathon entries
- Late entries: Late self-entry facilities will be available on Friday and Saturday is entry limits have not been reached. Late entries are by card payments only
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
Substitutions, downgrades and upgrades will be permitted
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Beacon Bay Country Club
Fri, 4 Sep 2026 · 15:00–18:00
Sat, 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00–14:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Beacon Bay Country Club, Beacon Bay, East London
Finish
Beacon Bay Country Club, Beacon Bay, East London
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Handouts
Finishers Medals for the 1st 1500 for the marathon, and first 600 finishers of the half-marathon
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Prize Giving
09h30 for the 21km, 12h30 for the marathon
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
Substitutions, downgrades and upgrades will be permitted
- Transport will be provided to the start by privaly owned taxis. Details will be posted
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Beacon Bay Country Club, Beacon Bay
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Sharon Eldridge
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Accommodation
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Training programs
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