South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Start 05:30
2026
Road
ASA · AFS
MAC Freedom Day Marathon
Organised by Mangaung Athletics Club
Last updated 8 Jun 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Road Mile
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About this event
The 2026 MAC Freedom Day Marathon took place Saturday, 25 April 2026 from 05:30, at Mangaung City Hall, President Brand Street in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. Distances included a 42km, 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km races.
Starting from the iconic City Hall, the race showcases the scenic routes of Bloemfontein while promoting health, wellness, and active lifestyles.
Beyond competition, the Freedom Day Marathon serves as a platform for community engagement, youth development, and local economic growth. The event also aims to meet professional standards, positioning itself as a potential qualifier for major races and contributing to the broader athletics calendar in South Africa.
The marathon is an official Comrades Qualifier.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
25 Apr 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 280 | Road | 05:30 | 11:30 | |||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 200 | Road | 05:30 | 09:30 | |||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 150 | Road | 06:00 | 08:00 | |||||||||||||||
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| 5km Race | ZAR 50 | Road | 09:00 | 10:00 | |||||||||||||||
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| 1 mile | ZAR 50 | Road | 10:00 | 10:30 | |||||||||||||||
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Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Mangaung City Hall, President Brand Street
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