Minet Independence Marathon | 2026
Event information
Run Minet Independence Marathon in Lesotho on 3 October 2026. Choose 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km or 5km at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village.
About Minet Independence Marathon | 2026
The Minet Independence Marathon 2026 takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village in Motloang, Maseru, Lesotho. Starting at 06:00, this road running event offers four distances and brings together marathon runners, recreational athletes and families for an exciting day of racing.
🇱🇸 Participants can choose from the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Run/Walk. The full marathon is also a Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier, making it a valuable event for endurance athletes working towards South Africa's major ultra-marathons.
🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees
| DistanceEntry FeeStart TimeMinimum Age | |||
| 42.2km Marathon | R500 | 06:00 | 20 years |
| 21.1km Half Marathon | R470 | 06:00 | 18 years |
| 10km Road Race | R440 | 06:00 | 18 years |
| 5km Run / Walk | R420 | 06:00 | 16 years |
All four distances start at 06:00 from Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village.
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Venue: Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village
Location: Motloang, Maseru, Lesotho
Organiser: Minet
Start Time: 06:00
Distances: 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km & 5km
🎁 What’s Included
👕 Event T-shirt
🎽 Race bib
🎁 Goodie bag
🏅 Finisher medal
🥤 Post-race refreshments
These items are included with race entry.
🇱🇸 Take on the Minet Independence Marathon
Whether you're chasing a marathon qualifying time, targeting a half marathon personal best or enjoying the 5km with friends and family, the Minet Independence Marathon 2026 offers a memorable running