Capital City Marathon | 2027

The Capital City Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 28 February 2027, in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, finishing at Msunduzi Athletics Stadium. Organised by Phuma KZN AC, this major road-running event offers four distances for marathoners, competitive athletes, recreational runners and families.

🔥 Participants can choose between the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run/Walk. The marathon is an official Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier, making it an important early-season race for runners chasing qualifying times.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

🔥 42.2km Marathon

• Early Bird: R400
• Standard / Late Entry: R450
• Temporary Licence: R120
• Start Time: 05:00
• Cut-Off: 11:00
• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Start: Pietermaritzburg City Hall
• Comrades Marathon Qualifier
• Two Oceans Marathon Qualifier

⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon

• Early Bird: R300
• Standard / Late Entry: R350
• Temporary Licence: R105
• Start Time: 05:00
• Cut-Off: 08:30
• Minimum Age: 16 years
• Start: Pietermaritzburg City Hall

🏃 10km Road Race

• Early Bird: R250
• Late Entry: R290
• Temporary Licence: R80
• Start Time: 06:00
• Cut-Off: 10:00
• Minimum Age: 14 years
• Start: Balmoral Road

🌟 5km Fun Run / Walk

• Early Bird: R130
• Late Entry: R190
• Temporary Licence: R50
• Start Time: 06:30
• Cut-Off: 08:30
• Minimum Age: 9 years
• Start: Princess Margaret Road

A 5km entry option including an event T-shirt is also available at a higher fee.

📍 Event Details

Date: Sunday, 28 February 2027

Finish Venue: Msunduzi Athletics Stadium

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Organiser: Phuma KZN AC

Distances: 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km & 5km

First Start: 05:00

Early Bird Entries Close: 1 February 2027

Online Entries Close: 21 February 2027, or when sold out

Entries: Open

🎽 Number Collection

📅 Wednesday, 24 February: 09:00–17:00

📍 Kingspark Athletics Stadium, Durban

📅 Friday, 26 February: 09:00–17:00

📍 Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg

📅 Saturday, 27 February: 09:00–17:00

📍 Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg

⚠️ There will be no race number collection on race morning.

👕 Early Bird T-Shirts

Early bird entrants in the 42.2km, 21.1km and 10km events qualify for an event T-shirt, subject to availability.

The standard 5km entry does not include a free T-shirt, although a T-shirt option is available when entering.

✨ Race-Day Highlights

🏅 Medals for all finishers.

🎯 The marathon is an official Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier.

💧 Water points will be positioned approximately every 3km.

🩺 Medical support will be available along the route and at the finish.

🎒 A tog bag facility will be available at the start.

🚗 Athletes driving to the event should park in the designated areas near the finish and make their way to their relevant start.

🎧 Headphones are not permitted during the race.

🏟️ All four distances finish at Msunduzi Athletics Stadium.

🏙️ Run the Capital City!

Whether you're chasing a Comrades or Two Oceans qualifying time, targeting the 21.1km, racing the 10km or enjoying the 5km Fun Run/Walk, the Capital City Marathon 2027 offers a major morning of road racing in Pietermaritzburg.

Choose your distance, lace up and get ready to run the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal!