Diamonds & Dorings Kimberley Bighole Marathon | 2026

The Diamonds & Dorings Kimberley Bighole Marathon 2026 takes place across Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 October 2026, at Kimberley Boys High School in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This exciting road running weekend brings together marathoners, competitive athletes, recreational runners and families for two days of racing in South Africa’s historic Diamond City.

🔥 Participants can choose between the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Race. The full marathon is also a Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier, making it a valuable opportunity for endurance athletes working towards South Africa’s major ultra-distance events.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

🔥 42.2km Marathon

1. Date: Sunday, 25 October
2. Entry Fee: R350
3. Temporary Licence: R70
4. Start Time: 05:30
5. Minimum Age: 20 years
6. Comrades Qualifier: Yes
7. Two Oceans Qualifier: Yes

⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon

1. Date: Saturday, 24 October
2. Entry Fee: R220
3. Temporary Licence: R70
4. Start Time: 06:00
5. Minimum Age: 16 years

🏃 10km Road Race

1. Date: Saturday, 24 October
2. Entry Fee: R150
3. Temporary Licence: R70
4. Start Time: 06:30
5. Minimum Age: 14 years

🌟 5km Race

1. Date: Saturday, 24 October
2. Entry Fee: R100
3. Temporary Licence: R50
4. Start Time: 06:30
5. Minimum Age: 9 years

📍 Event Details

Dates: Saturday, 24 – Sunday, 25 October 2026

Venue: Kimberley Boys High School

Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape

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

First Start: 05:30

Prize Giving: 11:00

Race-Day Entries: Not available

🎽 Number Collection

📅 Tuesday, 20 October: 09:30–19:00

📅 Wednesday, 21 October: 09:30–19:00

📅 Thursday, 22 October: 09:30–19:00

📅 Friday, 23 October: 09:30–19:00

📍 Number collection takes place at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley.

✨ Race-Day Highlights

🏅 Medals for all finishers.

🎯 The 42.2km marathon offers runners the opportunity to secure a Comrades Marathon or Two Oceans Marathon qualifying time.

🏃 Four distances cater to marathoners, competitive athletes and recreational runners.

🩺 Emergency medical services will be available during the event.

🥤 Food and refreshments will be available at the venue.

💎 Enjoy a memorable race weekend in Kimberley, one of South Africa’s most historic cities.

💎 Take on the Kimberley Bighole Marathon!

Whether you're chasing a marathon qualifying time, targeting a half-marathon personal best, racing the 10km or enjoying the 5km, the Diamonds & Dorings Kimberley Bighole Marathon 2026 offers an exciting Northern Cape running experience.

Choose your distance, lace up and get ready for a weekend of racing in the Diamond City!