Nzhelele Valley Festive Marathon | 2026

The Nzhelele Valley Festive Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 27 December 2026, at the Makhado CPD Centre in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo. Organised by World Best Sports Academy, this popular year-end road race offers runners four distances and a festive way to close out the running calendar.

🔥 Participants can choose between the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run/Walk. The marathon is also an official Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier, making it a valuable final qualifying opportunity of the year.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

🔥 42.2km Marathon

• Entry Fee: R350
• Temporary Licence: R70
• Late Entry: R370
• Start Time: 05:30
• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Comrades Marathon Qualifier
• Two Oceans Marathon Qualifier

⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon

• Entry Fee: R230
• Temporary Licence: R70
• Late Entry: R270
• Start Time: 05:30
• Minimum Age: 16 years

🏃 10km Road Race

• Entry Fee: R160
• Temporary Licence: R70
• Late Entry: R200
• Start Time: 05:30
• Minimum Age: 14 years

🌟 5km Fun Run / Walk

• Entry Fee: R80
• Start Time: 05:30
• Minimum Age: 9 years

📍 Event Details

Date: Sunday, 27 December 2026

Venue: Makhado CPD Centre

Location: Louis Trichardt, Limpopo

Organiser: World Best Sports Academy

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

Start Time: 05:30

Entries Close: 23 December 2026, or when sold out

Race-Day Entries: Not available

Entries: Open

✨ Race-Day Highlights

🏅 Four distances catering to marathoners, club athletes, recreational runners and families.

🎯 The 42.2km Marathon qualifies for both Comrades and Two Oceans.

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

🩺 Medical support will be available on race day.

🚗 Parking is available at the venue.

🚻 Toilets will be available at the start and finish.

🐾 Pets are not permitted at the venue.

🏁 All distances start and finish at the Makhado CPD Centre.

🌄 Run the Nzhelele Valley!

Whether you're chasing a final Comrades or Two Oceans qualifying time, tackling the 21.1km, racing the 10km or enjoying the 5km Fun Run/Walk, the Nzhelele Valley Festive Marathon 2026 offers a fitting way to close out the year.

Choose your distance, lace up and get ready for a festive race morning in Limpopo.