Overview

About this event

The 2026 MMC 5-in-1 Race took place Saturday, 31 January 2026 from 06:00, at Hoërskool Kanonkop, 5 Jakaranda St, Kanonkop in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances included a 42km, 32km, 21km, 15km, 10km and 5km races.

Middelburg Marathon Club are excited to present the MMC 5 in 1 race again on 31 January 2026. The race consists of the following distances namely a 42.2km, 32km, 21.1km, 15km, 10km and a 4.9km Fun Run. The marathon is an official Comrades Qualifier. Entries for the 4.9km can be done on race day only.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 31 Jan 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 300	ZAR 50	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 20 years
32km Road Race	ZAR 250	ZAR 50	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 19 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 210	ZAR 50	Road	06:10	—
Minimum age 16 years
15km Race	ZAR 150	ZAR 50	Road	06:10	—
Minimum age 15 years
10km Race	ZAR 120	ZAR 50	Road	06:10	—
Minimum age 14 years
4.9km Fun Run	ZAR 50	—	Run / Walk	06:20	—
Minimum age 9 years

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

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Press

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The Running Mann

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A report from the MMC Marathon in Middelburg featuring birds, bunnies and mysterious graffiti.

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Where

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Hoërskool Kanonkop, 5 Jakaranda St, Kanonkop

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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