Overview

About this event

The 2027 Legends Township Marathon takes place on Monday, 22 February 2027, from 06:00, at Eldorado Park Stadium in Soweto, Gauteng. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 4.5km. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon. 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.

Monday 22 Feb 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	TBC	Road	06:00	12:00
Finishers in 2026 ~600 Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Finishers in 2026 ~1,100 Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Finishers in 2026 ~1,500 Minimum age 15 years
10km Walk	TBC	Walk	06:10	—
Finishers in 2026 ~300 Minimum age 15 years
4.5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:30	—
Minimum age 9 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 Eldorado Park Stadium, Eldorado Park, Soweto Click for directions

Finish Eldorado Park Stadium, Eldorado Park, Soweto 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

Regrettably, athletes are not allowed to participate with pets

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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Eldorado Park Stadium, Eldorado Park

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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