2024
Umngeni-Uthukela Water Marathon
Organised by Collegians Harriers
Last updated 8 Jun 2026
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About this event
Umngeni-Uthukela Water Marathon takes place in March every year during National Water Week at Midmar Dam. The marathon is an official Comrades Qualifier
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
| Distance | Entry Fee | Great Grand Masters | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 390 | Free | — | Road | 05:30 | 11:00 | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 280 | Free | ZAR 80 | Run / Walk | 05:30 | 08:45 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Run / Walk | ZAR 130 | Free | ZAR 50 | Run / Walk | 05:45 | 08:15 | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
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Marathon
Half-Marathon
10km Run / Walk
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Location
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Midmar Dam Resort
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