Overview

About this event

The 2022 The Magoebaskloof Plunge took place Saturday, 19 November 2022 from 05:30, at Tzaneen Showgrounds in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. Distances included a 42km, 17km and 5km races.

Rotary Haenertsburg will be hosting the Magoebaskloof Plunge on Saturday 19th November 2022, which includes our famous 42.2km, a 17km and a 5km Fun Run.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 19 Nov 2022

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 300	ZAR 40	Road	05:30	12:00
Minimum age 20 years
17km Race	ZAR 190	ZAR 40	Road	05:30	09:00
Minimum age 15 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 60	—	Run / Walk	08:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

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

Press

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The Running Mann

Magoeba Plunge Marathon (the Limpopo rollercoaster) - The Running Mann

The toughest & most brutal downhill marathon you’ll ever run – a rollercoaster of a route that slowly rises & rapidly plummets as you make your way between Haenertsburg and Tzaneen.

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Where

Location

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Tzaneen Showgrounds

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2021

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