South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km
NMB 1City Marathon
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
The NMB 1City Marathon brings a full-distance road race to Gqeberha, with Baywest Mall serving as the start and finish for the 2026 edition. It offers a December marathon on the Eastern Cape calendar, whether you are chasing a qualifying time or simply determined to finish the year with tired legs and a medal. The 5.30am start makes this one shopping-centre visit for which hitting the snooze button is especially unhelpful.
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
- Gqeberha
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Check the organiser’s current course information for the detailed route and elevation profile.
- Approximate field
- About 1,200Recorded finishers · 2025
Rounded from 1,190 full-marathon finish times in the published 2025 results.
How to enter NMB 1City 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 Webtickets
Select the 42.2 km marathon on the organiser’s Webtickets event page. Review the licence requirements, current availability and terms before paying.
Official entry informationRoute and course
The 2026 road marathon starts and finishes at Baywest Mall in Greenbushes, Gqeberha.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start (local)
- 05:30 at Baywest Mall, Entrance 4. 2026 start (local) information
- 2026 marathon cut-off
- 11:30, six hours after the start. 2026 marathon cut-off information
- 2026 number collection
- Baywest Mall, Entrance 3: Saturday 5 December, 09:00–18:00; race morning, 04:30–05:30. 2026 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.
2025 NMB 1City Marathon
Full 2025 resultsLloyd Bosman led in 2:21:15; Nontokozo Mkhize was the first woman in 2:56:37. Category highlights follow the fastest listed times in each published group.
35–39 men
Lloyd Bosman — 2:21:15.
View result detailsSenior men (SM)
Malixole Kalideni — 2:21:53.
View result details40–44 men
Luyanda Tshangana — 2:26:53.
View result details45–49 men
Mzwanele Maphekula — 2:27:35.
View result details50–54 men
Patrick Makasi — 2:44:30.
View result details55–59 men
Luvuyo Dyani — 2:51:12.
View result details60–64 men
Desmond Zibi — 2:55:41.
View result detailsSenior women (SF)
Nontokozo Mkhize — 2:56:37.
View result details40–44 women
Tracey Campbell — 2:59:20.
View result details35–39 women
Kelly van Vliet — 3:06:12.
View result details45–49 women
Katherine van der Walt — 3:27:33.
View result detailsJunior men (JM)
Reegan Meyer — 3:30:40.
View result details70+ women
Margie Saunders — 3:31:48.
View result details55–59 women
Pauline Tunstead — 3:42:38.
View result details60–64 women
Christine Claasen — 3:45:36.
View result details50–54 women
Dolly Ndude — 3:53:24.
View result details65–69 men
Frantz Struwig — 3:59:36.
View result details70+ men
Raymond Weitz — 4:10:40.
View result details65–69 women
Laura Maritz — 5:21:08.
View result details2024 NMB 1City Marathon
Full 2024 resultsMelikhaya Frans led in 2:20:05; Danielle Wild was the first woman in 2:56:32. These times and category leaders follow EPA’s full results; the separate prize sheet uses different times and award bands.
SM
Melikhaya Frans — 2:20:05.
View result details35-39M
Khaya Gqwetha — 2:35:22.
View result details40-44M
Jonas Makhele — 2:20:35.
View result details45-49M
Mthandazo Gqina — 2:29:06.
View result details50-54M
Mphutlone Modibedi — 2:51:22.
View result details55-59M
Bhutityi Dyantyi — 3:04:12.
View result details60-64M
Desmond Zibi — 2:55:55.
View result details65-69M
Joshua Kankam — 3:55:20.
View result details70+M
Sticks Stiglingh — 3:48:57.
View result detailsSF
Lindsay Mac Geoghegan — 3:45:44.
View result details35-39F
Danielle Wild — 2:56:32.
View result details40-44F
Refeloe Solomons — 3:06:29.
View result details45-49F
Michelle Van Emmenis — 4:00:39.
View result details50-54F
Davera Magson — 3:31:43.
View result details55-59F
Joanne Hoyle — 4:06:54.
View result details60-64F
Elmarie Coetzee — 3:17:58.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is NMB 1City Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 6 Dec 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter NMB 1City Marathon?
Online entry through Webtickets: Select the 42.2 km marathon on the organiser’s Webtickets event page. Review the licence requirements, current availability and terms before paying.
Where is NMB 1City Marathon and how far is it?
NMB 1City Marathon takes place in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the NMB 1City Marathon course like?
The 2026 road marathon starts and finishes at Baywest Mall in Greenbushes, Gqeberha. Check the organiser’s current course information for the detailed route and elevation profile.
How big is the field at NMB 1City Marathon?
The approximate field is About 1,200, based on Recorded finishers for 2025. Rounded from 1,190 full-marathon finish times in the published 2025 results. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past NMB 1City 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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