Ottosdal Draf & Trap | 2027

The Ottosdal Draf & Trap 2027 takes place on Saturday, 30 January 2027, at the Ottosdal Showground in Ottosdal, North West. Organised by Diamant Marathon Club, this distinctive afternoon and evening road race offers four distances and a lively festival atmosphere.

🔥 Participants can choose between the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run/Walk. The marathon is an official Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier, making it an important early-season option for runners chasing qualifying times.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

🌟 5km Fun Run / Walk

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 16:30
• Minimum Age: 9 years

🔥 42.2km Marathon

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 17:30
• Cut-Off: 23:30
• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Comrades Marathon Qualifier
• Two Oceans Marathon Qualifier

⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 18:30
• Cut-Off: 23:30
• Minimum Age: 16 years

🏃 10km Road Race

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 18:40
• Cut-Off: 23:00
• Minimum Age: 15 years

📍 Event Details

Date: Saturday, 30 January 2027

Venue: Ottosdal Showground

Location: Ottosdal, North West

Organiser: Diamant Marathon Club

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

First Start: 16:30

2027 Entry Fees: To be confirmed

The date, venue and first start time are confirmed. Some additional race information is currently based on the previous edition and may still be updated for 2027.

🎽 Entries & Registration

📅 Friday, 29 January: 18:00–21:00

📍 Ottosdal Showground

Race-day entries are expected to be available and will close 30 minutes before the relevant race start, subject to confirmation for the final 2027 event programme.

An additional showground entrance fee applies separately from the race entry:

• Before 18:00: R50 per person
• After 18:00: R100 per person
• Card payments only

✨ Race-Day Highlights

🏅 Medals for all race finishers.

💰 Cash lucky draw prizes.

⏱️ Electronic chip timing.

💧 12 water points positioned approximately every 2km to 2.5km.

🩺 Medical support stationed along the route and at the finish.

🍴 Bazaar stalls and refreshments available throughout the event.

🐾 Pets are not permitted at the venue.

🌙 Take on the Draf & Trap!

Whether you're chasing a Comrades or Two Oceans qualifying time, tackling the 21.1km, racing the 10km or enjoying the 5km Fun Run/Walk, the Ottosdal Draf & Trap 2027 offers a memorable afternoon and evening of road running.

Choose your distance, lace up and get ready to race into the night in Ottosdal!