Mdantsane Marathon | 2026
Event information
Run the Mdantsane Marathon on 12 Dec 2026. Choose 42.2km, 21.1km or 5km for a festive Eastern Cape racing experience in Mdantsane.
About Mdantsane Marathon | 2026
The Mdantsane Marathon 2026 takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at Astron Energy Garage NU15 in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. Organised by Mdantsane AC, the event offers runners a choice of three distances and an early-morning road running challenge to close out the year.
Participants can choose between the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon and 5km Fun Run/Walk, with staggered starts from 06:00. Whether you're taking on the full marathon, chasing a half-marathon goal or joining the shorter fun run, there is an option for a wide range of runners.
🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees
🔥 42.2km Marathon
- Entry Fee: R360
- Temporary Licence: R65
- Start Time: 06:00
- Minimum Age: 20 years
⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon
- Entry Fee: R290
- Temporary Licence: R60
- Start Time: 06:30
- Minimum Age: 16 years
🌟 5km Fun Run / Walk
- Entry Fee: R30
- Temporary Licence: Not required
- Start Time: 07:00
- Minimum Age: 9 years
Temporary licence fees apply to runners who are not members of an affiliated athletics club.
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Venue: Astron Energy Garage NU15
Location: Mdantsane, Eastern Cape
Organiser: Mdantsane AC
Distances: 42.2km, 21.1km & 5km
First Start: 06:00
Entries Close: 7 December 2026, or when sold out
Race-Day Entries: Not available
🎽 Number Collection
📅 Thursday, 10 December: 13:00–17:00
📅 Friday, 11 December: 13:00–19:00
📍 Venue: Astron Energy Garage NU15, Mdantsane
✨ Race-Day Highlights
👕 The first 100 online entrants in the 42.2km and 21.1km races receive a free event T-shirt.
🏅 Finisher medals are available across selected race categories.
🏃 Start and finish are both at Astron Energy Garage NU15, making race-day logistics straightforward.
🎉 With marathon, half-marathon and fun-run options, the event caters to serious runners as well as families and recreational participants.
🌟 Take on the Mdantsane Marathon!
Whether you're tackling the full 42.2km Marathon, pushing for a strong 21.1km performance or enjoying the 5km Fun Run, the Mdantsane Marathon 2026 offers a great way to finish the running year in the Eastern Cape.
Choose your distance, lace up and get ready for a December race morning in Mdantsane!