Overview

About this event

The 2023 Letsgo Potch! Marathon took place Saturday, 28 October 2023 from 06:00, at Cachet Park CID, Steve Biko St, Die Bult in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa. Distances included a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Comrades qualifying race

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 28 Oct 2023

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 280	ZAR 50	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 220	ZAR 50	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	ZAR 150	ZAR 50	Road	07:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 70	—	Run / Walk	07:30	—
Minimum age 9 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Cachet Park CID, Steve Biko St, Die Bult

Contact

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2022

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