Road ultramarathons in South Africa
Find road ultramarathons in South Africa. Compare 2 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Two Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon.
2 listed events · 2 with upcoming dates · 2 upcoming featured races
Upcoming ultramarathons
2 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Two Oceans Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Two Oceans Marathon stages a 56km road ultra and 21.1km half marathon in Cape Town.
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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 →Featured races in South Africa
AthRecs editorial selections and events recorded in major or final series. These are also included by date in the calendar above.
Two Oceans Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Two Oceans Marathon stages a 56km road ultra and 21.1km half marathon in Cape Town.
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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 →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
No separate archived race guides are listed for this selection yet.
View full race archive (0) →Choosing a race in South Africa
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Cape Town (1), Durban and Pietermaritzburg (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about ultramarathons in South Africa
Which road ultramarathons are coming up in South Africa?
Two Oceans Marathon is listed for 4 April 2027. Comrades Marathon is listed for 13 June 2027 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
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.