Overview

About this event

2026 Volksrust Marathon will take place on, or close to Saturday, 21 November 2026. Exact date and time to be confirmed. The event will take place at Hoërskool Volksrust Volksrust High School, Joubert St in Volksrust, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 32km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 21 Nov 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 20 years
32km Race	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 19 years
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
4.9km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:10	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

No entries available on race day.

On the day

Race Day Information

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Start Hoërskool Volksrust Volksrust High School, Joubert St, Volksrust

Finish Hoërskool Volksrust Volksrust High School, Joubert St, Volksrust

Press

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The Running Mann

Volksrust Marathon (High Spirits in the Highlands) - The Running Mann

Torrential rain can't dampen this race's spirits. It offers the biggest medal & best support tables (with farmers who've plenty of extra spirits available).

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

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Hoërskool Volksrust Volksrust High School, Joubert St

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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