South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Rolando Hillcrest Marathon
Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Rolando Hillcrest Marathon follows the roads of Hillcrest and Winston Park, west of Durban, over two hilly laps. The second circuit offers the useful assurance that the climbs have not moved. A short linking path and a sports-ground finish accompany the road sections. This is an advance-entry race: the published rules allow no late entries or substitutions. Its six-hour limit includes a three-hour deadline for starting lap two, so a restrained first half has practical value.
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At a glance
- City / location
- Hillcrest
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road, with a short linking path and sports-ground finish
- Course profile
- Hilly two-lap course.
- Approximate field
- About 1,000 runnersFinishers · 2025
MarathonView lists 1,043 finishers in the 2025 full marathon. This is one edition’s finishing field, not an average or the number of entries.
How to enter Rolando Hillcrest Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Advance online entry
Enter through Racepass when the organiser opens registration. The published rules prohibit late entries, transfers and substitutions.
Official entry informationEntry for runners aged 70 and over
The organiser advertises free race entry for runners aged 70 and over. Arrange registration and check marathon licensing requirements with the club.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Two circuits through Hillcrest and Winston Park, starting at Hospital and Old Main roads and finishing at Hillcrest Villagers Athletics Club on Crooked Lane.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Published start and cutoffs
- 05:00 start; six-hour finish limit. Start the second lap within three hours and reach 38.5 km by 10:30. Published start and cutoffs information
- Number collection
- Collect on the Saturday before the race, 10:00–17:00, at Hillcrest Villagers Club; no race-day collection. Number collection information
- Minimum age
- 20 years on race day for the marathon. Minimum age 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 Rolando Hillcrest Marathon
Full 2026 resultsNedbank Running Club’s report highlighted two top-ten marathon finishes: Nathi Khanyeza in fifth and Gareth Ford in ninth. The full official results provide the wider standings.
Men — reported top-ten finishes
Nedbank Running Club reported Nathi Khanyeza fifth in 2:31:42 and Gareth Ford ninth in 2:41:41.
View result details2025 Rolando Hillcrest Marathon
Full 2025 resultsMarathonView lists 1,043 full-marathon finishers for 2025, comprising 823 men and 220 women. The official FinishTime table retains individual and category results.
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Common questions
When is Rolando Hillcrest Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter Rolando Hillcrest Marathon?
Advance online entry: Enter through Racepass when the organiser opens registration. The published rules prohibit late entries, transfers and substitutions. Entry for runners aged 70 and over: The organiser advertises free race entry for runners aged 70 and over. Arrange registration and check marathon licensing requirements with the club.
Where is Rolando Hillcrest Marathon and how far is it?
Rolando Hillcrest Marathon takes place in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road, with a short linking path and sports-ground finish
What is the Rolando Hillcrest Marathon course like?
Two circuits through Hillcrest and Winston Park, starting at Hospital and Old Main roads and finishing at Hillcrest Villagers Athletics Club on Crooked Lane. Hilly two-lap course.
How big is the field at Rolando Hillcrest Marathon?
The approximate field is About 1,000 runners, based on Finishers for 2025. MarathonView lists 1,043 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 Rolando Hillcrest 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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