Meerkat Marathon | 2027

Take on the Meerkat Marathon 2027, a popular Northern Cape road-running event taking place on Saturday, 6 February 2027 in Kimberley.

Hosted by Vodacom Kimberley Road Runners, the event offers three distances and caters to marathon runners, half marathoners and 10km athletes. The marathon is also a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon.

🏃 Race Distances

42.2km Marathon

The flagship event starts at 05:30 and has a six-hour cut-off. It is an official qualifier for both Comrades and Two Oceans.

21.1km Half Marathon

A popular endurance challenge starting at 05:30, with a four-hour cut-off.

10km Race

A shorter and faster road race starting at 06:00, with a two-hour cut-off.

📍 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 6 February 2027

📍 Venue: Vermeulens, N12, Kimberley

🏃 Distances: 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km

⏰ First Start: 05:30

🛣️ Race Type: Road Running

🏅 Qualifier: Comrades Marathon & Two Oceans Marathon

💧 Water Points: Approximately every 3km

🚑 Medical Support: Available along the route and at the finish

Entry fees for the 2027 event have not yet been announced.

With around 600 finishers in 2026, the Meerkat Marathon offers runners a great opportunity to take on the roads of Kimberley while working towards a marathon goal or major ultra-marathon qualification.

Whether you're chasing a qualifying time, tackling the half marathon or racing the 10km, the Meerkat Marathon 2027 promises a rewarding morning of road running in the Northern Cape.