Overview

About this event

The 2026 aQuelle Zone 3 Marathon will take place Sunday, 6 September 2026 from 06:00, at Marks Park Sports Complex, Orange Rd, Emmarentia in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

This event has been approved as a qualifier for Two Oceans 2027 and Comrades 2027

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 6 Sep 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 350	Road	06:00	13:00
Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 250	Road	06:00	10:00
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 150	Road	06:15	08:45
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 100	Run / Walk	06:15	07:45
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Pre-entry

Marks Park Sports Complex

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 · 10:00–16:30

Sat, 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00–16:30

Entries close 1 Sep 2026 or when sold out.

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Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Marks Park Sports Complex

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 · 10:00–16:30

Sat, 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00–16:30

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Marks Park Sports Complex, Orange Rd, Emmarentia, Johannesburg

Finish Marks Park Sports Complex, Orange Rd, Emmarentia, Johannesburg

• Race Day Parking
  • 42km and 21km - Parking on Main Fields at Marks Park Sports Grounds
    - Start and Finish at Marks Park
  • 10km and 5km - Parking on Main Fields at Roosevelt High
    - Start to be from Roosevelt High, Finish at Marks Park Sports Grounds
    - There is a free bus service after the race to transport runners back to Roosevelt High

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Marks Park Sports Complex, Orange Rd, Emmarentia

Contact

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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