O.R. Tambo Half Marathon | 2025
Event information
Run the O.R. Tambo Half Marathon in Mthatha on 4 Oct 2026. Choose 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km or 5km for an Eastern Cape race day.
About O.R. Tambo Half Marathon | 2025
The O.R. Tambo Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026, in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, with all four races finishing at Walter Sisulu University. Organised by Mthatha Athletics Club, the event brings together marathoners, competitive athletes, recreational runners and walkers for a memorable morning of road racing.
🌅 Participants can choose between a 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Run/Walk, with each distance starting from a different point around Mthatha before finishing at Walter Sisulu University.
🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees
🔥 42.2km Marathon
- Entry Fee: R300
- Temporary Licence: R60
- Start Time: 06:00
- Start: Baziya Mission, Mthatha
⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon
- Entry Fee: R250
- Temporary Licence: R60
- Start Time: 06:30
- Minimum Age: 16 years
- Start: Gqabata Curves, Mthatha
🏃 10km Road Race
- Entry Fee: R200
- Temporary Licence: R60
- Start Time: 06:45
- Minimum Age: 14 years
- Start: Cicira Turn, Mthatha
🌟 5km Run / Walk
- Entry Fee: R100
- Start Time: 07:00
- Minimum Age: 9 years
- Start: Marhambeni, Mthatha
📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Finish Venue: Walter Sisulu University
Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Organiser: Mthatha Athletics Club
Distances: 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km & 5km
First Start: 06:00
Race-Day Entries: Not available
🎽 Number Collection
📅 Friday, 2 October: 10:00–17:00
📅 Saturday, 3 October: 10:00–17:00
📍 Collection takes place at the O.R. Tambo District Municipality Myezo Offices in Mthatha.
✨ Race-Day Highlights
👕 Free event T-shirts are available to the first:
- 200 marathon entrants
- 500 half-marathon entrants
- 500 10km entrants
- 300 5km entrants
🏃 Four distances provide options for experienced endurance runners, competitive athletes and recreational participants.
🌍 Experience a community road running event through Mthatha with a shared finish at Walter Sisulu University.
🌟 Take on the O.R. Tambo Half Marathon!
Whether you're tackling the full 42.2km Marathon, chasing a half-marathon PB, racing the 10km or enjoying the 5km, the O.R. Tambo Half Marathon 2026 offers a rewarding Eastern Cape race-day experience.
Choose your distance, lace up and get ready to run Mthatha!