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South Africa.

Explore the best running events in South Africa. Find your next race abroad.

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5 upcoming races

Mar 21, 2027

Opening Soon

Johannesburg City Marathon

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon, 10K

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Apr 4, 2027

Opening Soon

Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Other

Also: Half Marathon, 5K

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May 22, 2027

Registration Open

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Cape Town, South Africa

Also: 5K, 10K

Comrades Marathon

Pietermaritzburg to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Also: Marathon

Big Five Marathon

Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon

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Top Cities in South Africa

Events by Distance

Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)

Mar 21, 2027

Opening Soon

Johannesburg City Marathon

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon, 10K

See full guide

May 22, 2027

Registration Open

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Cape Town, South Africa

Also: 5K, 10K

Big Five Marathon

Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon

See full guide

Other

Apr 4, 2027

Opening Soon

Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Other

Also: Half Marathon, 5K

See full guide

Jun 13, 2027

Opening Soon

Comrades Marathon

Pietermaritzburg to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Other

Also: Marathon

See full guide

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