NMC Fast Race 3‑in‑1 | 2027

The NMC Fast Race 3-in-1 2027 takes place on Saturday, 3 April 2027, at Central Park Waterpark in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Organised by Nelspruit Marathon Club, this popular 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 4.9km Fun Run/Walk. The marathon is an official Comrades Marathon qualifier, making the event a valuable option for runners chasing a qualifying time.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

🔥 42.2km Marathon

• Entry Fee: R320
• Temporary Licence: R60
• Start Time: 05:30
• Cut-Off: 11:30
• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Comrades Marathon Qualifier

⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon

• Entry Fee: R220
• Temporary Licence: R60
• Start Time: 05:30
• Minimum Age: 16 years

🏃 10km Road Race

• Entry Fee: R120
• Temporary Licence: R60
• Start Time: 05:30
• Minimum Age: 14 years

🌟 4.9km Fun Run / Walk

• Entry Fee: R60
• Start Time: 06:30

Temporary licence fees apply only to runners who are not members of an affiliated athletics club.

📍 Event Details

Date: Saturday, 3 April 2027

Venue: Central Park Waterpark, Riverside Mall

Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Organiser: Nelspruit Marathon Club

Distances: 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km & 4.9km

First Start: 05:30

Prize Giving: 10:00

Entries: Open

Online Entries Close: 25 March 2027, or when sold out

Start & Finish: Central Park Waterpark

The latest event listing was updated on 29 October 2026 with the 3 April date; some older cached sections still display 27 March 2027.

🎽 Number Collection

📅 Thursday, 1 April: 10:00–17:00

📍 Central Park Waterpark

📅 Friday, 2 April: 10:00–17:00

📍 Central Park Waterpark

🌅 Race Morning: 04:30–06:00

A R50 fee applies to substitutions, upgrades and downgrades. Entry fees are non-refundable.

🚌 Race-Day Transport

🚌 Buses are scheduled to depart from Riverside Mall at 03:30.

Participants should arrive early and allow enough time for transport and pre-race preparations.

👕 Event Merchandise

Official event T-shirts are listed at R180, although the merchandise price is still marked as subject to confirmation.

✨ Race-Day Highlights

🏅 Medals for all finishers.

🎯 The 42.2km Marathon is an official Comrades Marathon qualifier.

💧 Water points will be positioned approximately every 3km along the route.

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

🚻 Portable toilets will be available at the start, finish and along the course.

🎧 Earphones are not permitted and may result in disqualification.

🏃 Around 1,700 athletes finished the event in 2026.

🌄 Take on the NMC Fast Race!

Whether you're chasing a Comrades qualifying time, targeting the 21.1km, racing the 10km or enjoying the 4.9km Fun Run/Walk, the NMC Fast Race 3-in-1 2027 offers a fast and exciting morning of road running in Mbombela.

Choose your distance, lace up and get ready for race day in Mpumalanga!