South Africa Road Running Calendar 2027: The Ultimate Guide by Province & Distance
Published on BML Accounting & Tax | 2027 Running & Wellness Guide
Plan your long-term training schedule with our comprehensive guide to the 2027 South African road running season. Whether you are aiming for a fast 10km, stepping up to a 21.1km half marathon, qualifying for the Two Oceans Marathon, or pacing for the legendary Comrades Marathon, having an early blueprint is key to peak performance.
🏆 National Flagship Endurance Events (2027 Early Highlights)
- Two Oceans Marathon (56km Ultra & 21.1km Half): March / April 2027 — Cape Town, Western Cape
- Comrades Marathon (89km Ultra): June 2027 — KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg / Durban)
- Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (42.2km): October 2027 — Cape Town, Western Cape
- Soweto Marathon (42.2km, 21.1km, 10km): November 2027 — Soweto, Gauteng
1. Eastern Cape
Ultramarathons & Full Marathons (42.2km+)
- NMB 1City Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km | 5km — December 2027 (Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth)
- Mthatha Express Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 5km — July 2027 (Mthatha)
Half Marathons (21.1km) & 15km
- First Choice Road Race 15km | 5km — January 2027 (Jeffreys Bay)
- Overtakers SC Women's Day Race 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (East London)
- GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half 21.1km | 10km — August 2027 (Makhanda / Grahamstown)
- Bay Run with Discovery Vitality 21.1km | 10km | 5km — October 2027 (Gqeberha)
10km & 5km Short Courses
- NMB Choose to Challenge 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Baywest Mall, Gqeberha)
- Doek on Fleek - She Moves SA 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Gqeberha)
2. Gauteng
Ultramarathons & Full Marathons (42.2km+)
- Wonderpark Akasia Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km | 5km — January 2027 (Pretoria)
- Johnson Crane Hire Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km — January 2027 (Benoni)
- Joburg North City Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km | 5km — February 2027 (Emmarentia)
- Dawn 2 Dusk Marathon 42.2km — August 2027 (Akasia, Pretoria North)
Half Marathons (21.1km) & 32km
- Springs Striders Road Race 32km | 15km | 5km — January 2027 (Springs)
- Biogen Half Marathon 21.1km | 5km — January 2027 (Bedfordview)
- Rockies Gerald Fox Memorial Race 21.1km | 10km | 5km — July 2027 (Johannesburg Zoo)
- Randburg Harriers Challenge 21.1km | 10km | 5km — July 2027 (Randburg)
- Old Eds Road Race 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Houghton)
- Wanderers Road Race 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Illovo, JHB)
10km & 5km Short Courses
- Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K 10km — August 2027 (Pretoria)
- Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K 10km — September 2027 (Johannesburg)
- Women’s Day Race @ Prison Break Market 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Midrand)
- Thembisa Mile & 10km 10km | 1 Mile — October 2027 (Olifantsfontein)
3. Western Cape
Ultramarathons & Full Marathons (42.2km+)
- Timbercity Red Hill Marathon 42.2km | 36km | 13km — January 2027 (Fish Hoek)
- Pam Golding Hangklip Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km — October 2027 (Kleinmond)
- Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km — November 2027 (Stellenbosch)
Half Marathons (21.1km) & 30km
- TOP FORM Bay to Bay 30km | 15km — January 2027 (Camps Bay)
- HOKA Half Runfest 21.1km | 10km | 5km — January 2027 (Green Point)
- Firgrove Challenge 21.1km | 10km | 5km — February 2027 (Constantia)
- Langebaan Half-Marathon 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Langebaan)
- John Korasie 30km Race 30km — August 2027 (Cape Town)
10km & 5km Short Courses
- Century City Express 10km | 5km — February 2027 (Century City)
- Elsies 10km Road Race 10km — August 2027 (Cape Town)
- Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Cape Town CBD)
- Khayelitsha 10km & 5km Road Run 10km | 5km — September 2027 (Khayelitsha)
4. KwaZulu-Natal
Ultramarathons & Full Marathons (42.2km+)
- Prince Mangosuthu Ultra Marathon 52km | 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Dundee)
- Upper Highway Trail/Road Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km — December 2027 (Hillcrest)
Half Marathons (21.1km) & 25km
- Checkstar Challenge 21.1km | 10km | 5km — May 2027 (Kings Park, Durban)
- Stella Royal 25km | 10km | 5km — May 2027 (Glenwood, Durban)
- Savages Challenge 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Durban)
- Mathews Meyiwa Half Marathon 21.1km | 10km — August 2027 (Hammarsdale)
10km & 5km Short Courses
- Totalsports Women's Race Durban 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Suncoast, Durban)
- Peace in Africa Run 10km | 5km — May 2027 (Kings Park Stadium)
5. Mpumalanga, Limpopo & Other Provinces
- MMC 5-in-1 42.2km | 32km | 21.1km | 15km | 10km — January 2027 (Middelburg, Mpumalanga)
- Great Train Race 24km | 11.5km | 4.9km — August 2027 (Middelburg, Mpumalanga)
- Skukuza Half Marathon 21.1km — August 2027 (Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga)
- eMalahleni City Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km | 5km — September 2027 (Witbank, Mpumalanga)
- CTM Running Fest 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Bloemfontein, Free State)
- Johannes Mosehla Challenge 32km | 15km | 5km — January 2027 (Polokwane, Limpopo)
- Muteo Consulting Women's Day Race 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Polokwane, Limpopo)
- Thavhani Mall 4-in-1 Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km | 5km — September 2027 (Thohoyandou, Limpopo)
- The Meerkat Marathon 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km — January 2027 (Kimberley, Northern Cape)
- School Bus Run 21.1km | 10km | 5km — August 2027 (Kimberley, Northern Cape)
💡 Key Tips for South African Runners
- ASA Temporary Licenses: If you are not registered with an official Athletics South Africa (ASA) club, remember to budget for a temporary license fee for distances 10km and above.
- Official Qualifying Windows: Ultra-marathons like the Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans require official qualifying times run at an ASA-sanctioned marathon during designated timing windows.
- Tax & Wellness Perks: Participating in official races connected to corporate wellness schemes (such as Discovery Vitality) can earn valuable health points and rewards.
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