Bluff Marathon | 2026
Event information
Run the Bluff Marathon in Durban on 29 Nov 2026. Choose 42.2km, 21.1km or 10km and chase a Comrades or Two Oceans qualifier.
About Bluff Marathon | 2026
The Bluff Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 29 November 2026, at Fynnland Sports Club in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Organised by Bluff Athletic Club, this established road running event offers marathoners, competitive athletes and recreational runners an exciting end-of-year challenge on the Bluff.
🌅 Participants can choose between a 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon and 10km Road Race. The full marathon is an official Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier, making it a valuable opportunity for endurance athletes preparing for South Africa’s major ultra-distance events.
🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees
🔥 42.2km Marathon
- Entry Fee: R400
- Great Grand Masters: Free
- Start Time: 05:00
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Comrades Qualifier: Yes
- Two Oceans Qualifier: Yes
⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon
- Entry Fee: R280
- Temporary Licence: R95
- Great Grand Masters: Free
- Start Time: 05:00
- Minimum Age: 16 years
🏃 10km Road Race
- Entry Fee: R200
- Temporary Licence: R70
- Great Grand Masters: Free
- Start Time: 05:30
- Minimum Age: 14 years
📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Venue: Fynnland Sports Club
Location: Bluff, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Organiser: Bluff Athletic Club
Distances: 42.2km, 21.1km & 10km
First Start: 05:00
Prize Giving: 10:00
Entries Close: 25 November 2026, or when sold out
Race-Day Entries: Not available
🎽 Number Collection
📅 Friday, 27 November: 16:00–18:00
📅 Saturday, 28 November: 10:00–15:00
🌅 Race Morning: 04:00–04:45
Number collection takes place at Fynnland Sports Club.
✨ Race-Day Highlights
👕 Free event T-shirts for the first 1,500 entries, with sizing allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at registration.
🏅 Handouts for all finishers.
💧 Water points are positioned approximately every 3km along the route.
🎯 The marathon provides an opportunity to secure a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifying time.
🐾 Animals are not permitted in the races.
🌊 Take on the Bluff Marathon!
Whether you're chasing a marathon qualifying time, targeting a half-marathon PB or racing the 10km, the Bluff Marathon 2026 offers a rewarding morning of road running in Durban.
Choose your distance, lace up and get ready to take on the Bluff!