Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon | 2027

The Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon 2027 is provisionally scheduled for Sunday, 28 February 2027, at Phobians Club in Lynnwood, Pretoria, Gauteng. Organised by Phobians, this long-standing capital-city road race offers four distances for marathoners, competitive athletes, recreational runners and families.

🔥 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 a popular early-season challenge for runners chasing qualifying times.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

🔥 42.2km Marathon

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 05:30
• Cut-Off: 11:30
• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Comrades Marathon Qualifier
• Two Oceans Marathon Qualifier

⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 05:30
• Minimum Age: 16 years

🏃 10km Road Race

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 06:00
• Minimum Age: 14 years

🌟 5km Fun Run / Walk

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 06:30
• Minimum Age: 9 years

📍 Event Details

Provisional Date: Sunday, 28 February 2027

Venue: Phobians Club, 378 Queen's Crescent, Lynnwood

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Organiser: Phobians

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

First Start: 05:30

Entries: Not yet open

2027 Entry Fees: To be confirmed

Start & Finish: Phobians Club

🎟️ 2027 Entry Information

Entries for the 2027 Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon have not yet opened, and entry fees are still to be announced.

The currently listed 28 February 2027 date is provisional, so registration, number collection and some additional race-day information may still change before the event.

⛰️ A Classic Pretoria Challenge

The Pretoria Marathon is known for offering a demanding test through the capital city, with the longer routes traditionally taking runners through Pretoria’s leafy suburbs and challenging elevated sections.

🏙️ Start and finish at Phobians Club in Lynnwood.

🎯 Use the marathon to chase a Comrades or Two Oceans qualifying time.

🏃 Choose from four distances ranging from the 5km Fun Run to the full marathon.

✨ Race-Day Highlights

💧 Water points will be positioned approximately every 3km.

🩺 Medical support will be available along the route and at the finish.

🎒 A tog bag drop-off facility will be available at the start.

🚻 Portable toilets will be available at the start, finish and along the route.

🎧 Headphones are not permitted during the race.

🐾 Pets are not permitted at the venue.

🏁 All four distances start and finish at Phobians Club.

🏃 Take on the Pretoria Marathon!

Whether you're chasing a Comrades or Two Oceans qualifying time, targeting the 21.1km, racing the 10km or enjoying the 5km Fun Run/Walk, the Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon 2027 offers a challenging morning of road running in the capital.

Choose your distance, lace up and get ready to take on Pretoria!