South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sun, 28 Feb 2027
Start 06:00
2027
Road
ASA · AVT
Cape Gate Vaal Marathon
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
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About this event
The 2027 Cape Gate Vaal Marathon takes place on Sunday, 28 February 2027, from 06:00, at Dick Fourie Stadium in Vereeniging, Gauteng. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
28 Feb 2027
| Distance | Entry Fee | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 380 | ZAR 280 | Road | 06:00 | 11:45 | ||||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 270 | — | Road | 06:00 | 10:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 180 | — | Road | 06:30 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 80 | — | Run / Walk | 06:30 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||||
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Merchandise
T-Shirt
Race t-shirts available at R250
ZAR 250
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Pre-entries only
No subs, ups or downgrades after 24/02/2027
Refunds
No refunds for any entries.
Substitutions
Substitutions, ups and downgrades - R50 admin fee & closes Wed 24/02/2027 at 12:00 noon.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Dick Fourie Stadium, Vereeniging
Sat, 27 Feb 2027 · 10:00–16:00
Baseline Runners, Bedfordview
Thu, 25 Feb 2027 · 10:00–16:00
Fri, 26 Feb 2027 · 10:00–16:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 04:30
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Showers
no showers available
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Refunds
No refunds for any entries.
Substitutions
Substitutions, ups and downgrades - R50 admin fee & closes Wed 24/02/2027 at 12:00 noon.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Dick Fourie Stadium
Klip River Dr
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Organiser
Race Office
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Accommodation
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Training programs
Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.
Coach Parry
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Past editions
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