Overview

About this event

The 2027 TRACN4 Elands Marathon takes place on Saturday, 27 February 2027, from 05:30, at Sappi Skills Training Centre in Ngodwana AH, Mpumalanga. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km and 10km. Online entries are open. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 27 Feb 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Grand Masters	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
TRACN4 Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	ZAR 360	ZAR 100	ZAR 180	Road	05:30	—
Finishers in 2026 ~3,600 Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
TRACN4 Half-Marathon	ZAR 210	ZAR 100	ZAR 105	Road	06:00	—
Finishers in 2026 ~1,100 Minimum age 16 years
TRACN4 10km Race	ZAR 150	ZAR 100	ZAR 75	Road	06:30	—
Finishers in 2025 ~450 Minimum age 14 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

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Entries via Entry Ninja

Closes 10 Feb 2027 · or when sold out

PLEASE NOTE: R90.00 (plus admin fee) for bus transport will be added to your entry fee

WhatsApp will be used for event communications. This number can be different from your mobile number. Please update your profile with your WhatsApp number.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Sappi Skills Training Centre, Ngodwana AH Click for directions

Finish Sappi Skills Training Centre, Ngodwana AH Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Timing

Mat to mat timing

Toilets

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

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Elands Marathon (there’s no such thing as an easy marathon) - The Running Mann

A report from the Elands Marathon. A stunning downhill marathon that has managed to triple its size in two years and still provide a fantastic running experience.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Sappi Skills Training Centre

Mbombela, South Africa

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Entries are open.

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Organiser

Elands Marathon Contact

[email protected] +27794805489

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.

Coach Parry

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OwnMyRun · Gerda Steyn

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Energy Lab

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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