From rolling sugar cane fields to shimmering dam views and hills that require grit, the uMhlathuze Crocs Marathon delivers beauty with bite. If you love a course that inspires and tests you in equal measure — this is your race.
RACE FEES:
Marathon (42.2km):..................R380
Half Marathon (21.1km):..........R280
10km Race:................................R210
5km Family Fun Run:.................R 50
Late entry (10-18 March):.........R100
Temp License 10km:..................R60
Temp License 21.1km:...............R90
T-Shirt purchase oprional at R150. Only available for pre-order up until 2 March 2026.
Unlicensed athletes for the 21.1km and 10km races will need to purchase a temporary licence to participate.
No temporary licenses will be allowed for the 42.2km.
No entries except 5km will be taken on day of the event.
START TIMES:
42.2km ......05:30
21.1km.......06:00
10km..........06:30
5km............07:00
- Medals to all finishers
- Plenty of spot prizes to be won
- Race Marshals and Well-stocked water tables
- Toilet facilities available at start/finish
- Medical personnel available
- Secure parking
- Road/Traffic control
RACE RULES:
1. This race is run subject to the Rules of WA , ASA and KZNA.
2. All participants must meet the minimum age limit on race day:• 10km – 14 years• 21.1km – 16 years• 42.2km – 20 years
3. Participants must wear their correct club colours and official 2026 license number on the front and back of their vest/crop top and be clearly visible
4. In order to qualify for category prizes, category tags must be worn on the front and back of the vest/crop top and be clearly visible.
5. Entrants must indicate on their entry form which category they are entering.
6. Runners/Walkers using temporary licences are eligible for a category prize provided that category tags are worn.
7. Walkers must display a “W” tag on the front and back of their vest/crop top.
8. Foreign athletes must adhere to WA Rules CR 1.7, TR 4.1, TR 4.2 and ASA Rule 9 and 24
9. Temporary licenced runners are to wear plain clothing without advertising with the temporary number pinned to the back of the vest and the race number on the front. Temporary licensed athletes are not covered by the national medical insurance policy, ASA Rule 25.6.15.
10. Pacing and personal seconding is not allowed.
11. Race officials, traffic officials and marshals must be obeyed at all times.
12. Cut-off times:• 21.1km – 4hrs• 42.2km – 6hrs
13. Prize giving will take place at 10am.
14. Results will be available on www.umhlathuze-ac.co.za
MORE INFO:
Chairlady: Nitsa Kanarachos – 0733084882
Vice Chair: Bruce Grierson - 0845821877
Email: info@umhlathuze-ac.co.za
Website: www.umhlathuze-ac.co.za
Download Race Flyer:
Entries are open! Enter at Event Timing.
