South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon
Ballito to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dolphin Coast Marathon follows the M4 coastal road from Ballito to Durban, finishing on the promenade at the Amphitheatre. It is a point-to-point road marathon, so transport deserves a place in the plan alongside pacing. The 2026 organiser offered paid buses from the finish to the start before dawn, with no number collection at the start. Online entry runs through Peak Timing; the next edition’s date and entry arrangements are still awaiting confirmation.
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Upcoming dates
TBC — awaiting confirmation
Waiting for the next race? Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Ballito to Durban
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved beachfront promenade
- Course profile
- Coastal point-to-point course.
- Approximate field
- About 2,200 runnersFinishers · 2026
Rounded from 2,198 ranked finishers with recorded chip times in the official 42.2 km results. This excludes the shorter races and is not an entry count.
How to enter Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Online entry through Peak Timing
Use the organiser’s Peak Timing entry link when the next edition opens. The completed 2026 edition accepted card and Instant EFT payments; late entries and substitutions were not allowed.
Official entry informationEntry for runners aged 70 and over
The 2026 race offered free full-marathon entry to runners aged 70 and over. Check the next edition’s eligibility and registration arrangements.
Official entry informationRoute and course
The 2026 route started at Lifestyle Centre in Ballito and followed the M4 towards Durban, leaving near Durban Country Club for the promenade and Amphitheatre finish.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 transport
- Paid buses ran from the Durban finish area towards the starts from 03:00; tickets were sold online and at registration. 2026 transport information
- 2026 collection
- Race packs were collected before race day. No collection was available at the start. 2026 collection information
- 2026 marathon rules
- Minimum age 20. The full marathon required a permanent licence; temporary licences were offered only for the shorter races. 2026 marathon rules information
- 2026 halfway cutoff
- Reach 21 km within three hours, by 08:00. 2026 halfway cutoff information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon
Full 2026 resultsAdam Lipschitz and Melissa Gelling led the 2026 full marathon. The official results list 2,198 finishers. Category summaries below follow the timer’s chip-time standings, which are distinct from race-day prize eligibility.
Men / Men 20–39
Adam Lipschitz led the published standings in 2:18:47 chip time.
View result detailsWomen / Women 20–39
Melissa Gelling led the published standings in 2:53:07 chip time.
View result detailsMen 40–49
Siya Mqambeli led the published standings in 2:30:42 chip time.
View result detailsWomen 40–49
Carla Van Huyssteen led the published standings in 2:59:22 chip time.
View result detailsMen 50–59
Maxwell Sobetshe led the published standings in 2:41:58 chip time.
View result detailsWomen 50–59
Karen Sobrino led the published standings in 3:14:41 chip time.
View result detailsMen 60–69
Shaun Meiklejohn led the published standings in 3:16:53 chip time.
View result detailsWomen 60–69
Roshini Natasen led the published standings in 3:46:23 chip time.
View result detailsMen 70+
Pathamanathan Pillay led the published standings in 3:14:38 chip time.
View result detailsWomen 70+
Ronny-Ann Ager led the published standings in 5:13:48 chip time.
View result details2025 Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon
Full 2025 resultsAdam Lipschitz and Gaby Webber headed the 2025 full-marathon standings. The official timer lists 1,928 finishers. The summaries follow its published Time column and category labels; standings do not establish eligibility for age-group prizes.
Men / Men 20–39
Adam Lipschitz led the published standings in 2:20:25.
View result detailsWomen / Women 20–39
Gaby Webber led the published standings in 2:58:34.
View result detailsMen 40–49
Delani Mkhize led the published standings in 2:29:25.
View result detailsWomen 40–49
Janie Grundling led the published standings in 3:02:19.
View result detailsMen 50–59
Michael Ndlovu led the published standings in 2:50:27.
View result detailsWomen 50–59
Patricia Dammann led the published standings in 3:28:45.
View result detailsMen 60–69
Mandla Dlamuka led the published standings in 3:11:27.
View result detailsWomen 60–69
Irene Wisdom led the published standings in 3:57:06.
View result detailsMen 70+
Samuel Ndwandwe is listed fastest in 2:54:28 with a “no age tag” note; an age-group prize is not established.
View result detailsWomen 70+
Patricia Fisher led the published standings in 5:09:43.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon?
Online entry through Peak Timing: Use the organiser’s Peak Timing entry link when the next edition opens. The completed 2026 edition accepted card and Instant EFT payments; late entries and substitutions were not allowed. Entry for runners aged 70 and over: The 2026 race offered free full-marathon entry to runners aged 70 and over. Check the next edition’s eligibility and registration arrangements.
Where is Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon and how far is it?
Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon takes place in Ballito to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved beachfront promenade
What is the Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon course like?
The 2026 route started at Lifestyle Centre in Ballito and followed the M4 towards Durban, leaving near Durban Country Club for the promenade and Amphitheatre finish. Coastal point-to-point course.
How big is the field at Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon?
The approximate field is About 2,200 runners, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from 2,198 ranked finishers with recorded chip times in the official 42.2 km results. This excludes the shorter races and is not an entry count. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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