South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Start 08:30
2026
Road
ASA · AMPU
Skukuza Castle Lager Half-Marathon
Organised by Krugerpark MC
Last updated 10 Jun 2026
Half Marathon
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About this event
The 2026 Skukuza Castle Lager Half-Marathon will take place Saturday, 1 August 2026 from 08:30, at Skukuza Staff Village in Skakuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances include a 21km race.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
1 Aug 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon Sold out | ZAR 200 | Road | 08:30 | 11:30 | |||||||||||||||
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How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
- Option 1 - Lucky Draw • If you take this option, you will pay a donation amount of R100 for your entry. You will then be part of a lucky draw process from which random entries will be selected. On successful selection a 2nd payment of R200 will be required to secure the official entry into the 2026 Event . Entry NOT Guaranteed.
- Option 2 - Nature Conservation Donation • If you take this option, you pay R1200 once off for your entry and you will receive a guaranteed entry in the 2026 race.
- Lucky Draw Notifications will be sent by 24 October 2025
- Guaranteed entries conformations will be sent 5 Oct 2025
Accommodation: Visit www.krugerparkmc.co.za for options
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Skukuza Staff Village, Skakuza
Finish
Skukuza Staff Village, Skakuza
- Extreme Heat Warning: Prepare for high temperatures typical of Kruger National Park.
- Cut-Off Times:
- 4.5km: 35 minutes
- 14/15km (Staff Village): 2 hours
- Final Cut-Off: 3 hours
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Skukuza Staff Village
Contact the organiser
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