South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Durban City Marathon
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durban City Marathon is a road race based at Kings Park Athletics Stadium, with a coastal route through central Durban. The two-lap course includes stretches of promenade, giving runners a second look at the seafront when conversation is usually less ambitious. The 2027 listing specifies a 05:30 start and a five-hour-45-minute limit. Entries are advertised through Racepass; check the current race instructions before travelling, particularly the route and arrangements for collecting your number.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. 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
- Durban
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and promenade, with linking paths and a stadium finish
- Course profile
- Predominantly flat, two-lap coastal course.
- Approximate field
- About 700 runnersFinishers · 2025
MarathonView lists 717 finishers in the 2025 full marathon. This is one edition’s finishing field, not an average or the number of entries.
How to enter Durban City Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Online entry
The organiser’s Racepass listing advertises the 2027 marathon. Entries are marked as coming soon; choose the full-marathon option when booking opens.
Official entry informationLate entry at registration
The 2027 listing advertises late entries at Kings Park Athletics Stadium on 9 and 10 April. Check availability with the organiser.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Two laps through central Durban and the seafront. The organiser’s published 2024 route passes uShaka and returns to Kings Park; consult current race instructions for subsequent changes.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start and limit
- 05:30 local time; five hours 45 minutes for the marathon. 2027 start and limit information
- 2027 number collection
- Kings Park Athletics Stadium: 9 April, 10:00–16:00, or 10 April, 10:00–14:00. 2027 number collection 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 Durban City Marathon
Full 2026 resultsAnnie Bothma’s own race account records a women’s victory at Durban City in 2:33:35. The complete FinishTime results cover the marathon and the event’s other distances.
Women
Annie Bothma reports winning the marathon in 2:33:35.
View result details2025 Durban City Marathon
Full 2025 resultsMarathonView records 717 full-marathon finishers in the 2025 edition: 620 men and 97 women. FinishTime hosts the complete official results.
Race news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Durban City Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 11 Apr 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Durban City Marathon?
Online entry: The organiser’s Racepass listing advertises the 2027 marathon. Entries are marked as coming soon; choose the full-marathon option when booking opens. Late entry at registration: The 2027 listing advertises late entries at Kings Park Athletics Stadium on 9 and 10 April. Check availability with the organiser.
Where is Durban City Marathon and how far is it?
Durban City Marathon takes place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and promenade, with linking paths and a stadium finish
What is the Durban City Marathon course like?
Two laps through central Durban and the seafront. The organiser’s published 2024 route passes uShaka and returns to Kings Park; consult current race instructions for subsequent changes. Predominantly flat, two-lap coastal course.
How big is the field at Durban City Marathon?
The approximate field is About 700 runners, based on Finishers for 2025. MarathonView lists 717 finishers in the 2025 full marathon. This is one edition’s finishing field, not an average or the number of entries. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Durban City 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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