Races and events in South Africa
Find your next race in South Africa. AthRecs lists 21 events with upcoming dates here. Open a race guide for the location, listed distances and entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, 5K races, marathons, half marathons, ultramarathons and 100K races.
Events to explore include Two Oceans Marathon, Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and Comrades Marathon.
142 listed events · 21 with upcoming dates · 3 featured races
Upcoming races
Featured races are AthRecs editorial selections or recorded major-series events. They appear first; the list also includes local events.
Two Oceans Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Two Oceans Marathon stages a 56km road ultra and 21.1km half marathon in Cape Town.
· Half
Race details, entry and past editions →Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Comrades Marathon
RSADurban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The Comrades Marathon is an annual road ultramarathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
· Ultra · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Curro Podium South
RSACoetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
Curro Podium South — Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch, South Africa. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge
RSAPretoria, Gauteng
aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge in Pretoria.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Chrysalis Academy Trail Run
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →JETOUR Nedbank Running Club WPA 10K 2026
RSABrackenfell, Western Cape
10 km road race organised by Nedbank Running Club WPA at Cape Gate Lifestyle Centre.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Axxess Landmarks
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Axxess Landmarks in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 6K
Race details, entry and past editions →Soweto Marathon
RSAFNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Soweto Marathon — FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Other
Race details, entry and past editions →Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon
RSAStellenbosch, Western Cape
Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
· 10K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →A2Z Dynamic Annual Marathon 2026
RSAPolokwane, Limpopo
Road marathon programme in Polokwane with 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km distances.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay
RSAMossel Bay, Western Cape
Official IRONMAN 70.3 middle-distance triathlon in Mossel Bay.
· 70.3
Race details, entry and past editions →UJ Summer Challenge
RSAUJ Stadium, Johannesburg
UJ Summer Challenge at UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA).
· Other · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Growthpoint Properties Sundowner
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Growthpoint Properties Sundowner in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Taalmonument Night Race
RSAPaarl, Western Cape
Taalmonument Night Race in Paarl, South Africa.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Tokai Manor House Run
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Tokai Manor House Run in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 16K
Race details, entry and past editions →Nike Meeting
RSAMcArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Nike Meeting at McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →27 For Freedom
RSAPaarl, Western Cape
27 For Freedom in Paarl, South Africa.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational
RSAMcArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational — McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, South Africa. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Continental Tour – Bronze).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →SuperSport Simbine Classic
RSAPilditch Stadium, Pretoria
SuperSport Simbine Classic — Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Continental Tour – Silver).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB
RSAGeorge
Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 168K
Race details, entry and past editions →Planning your next race
Which races and events are coming up in South Africa?
Curro Podium South is listed for 23 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge is listed for 24 October 2026. Chrysalis Academy Trail Run is listed for 31 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in South Africa?
Look for 10K races, 5K races, marathons, half marathons, ultramarathons and 100K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for South Africa?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.