South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Sasol Secunda Marathon
Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Sasol Secunda Marathon is a road race based at the Sasol Recreation Club in Mpumalanga. Its two-lap course passes through the town’s industrial setting, with gentle undulations described in The Running Mann’s 2026 guide. The event offers an early-season full marathon alongside shorter distances, and the 2026 edition was its 46th. Online and paper entries were available. Keep the halfway checkpoint in mind when planning pace: runners had 2 hours 55 minutes to reach it.
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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
- Secunda
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Mostly flat with gentle undulations, according to The Running Mann’s 2026 course guide.
- Approximate field
- Unknown
How to enter Sasol Secunda 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 Entry Ninja
The 2026 marathon used Entry Ninja for advance registration. That edition has finished; check the organiser’s next event listing for new entry dates and terms.
Official entry informationPaper form through Sasol Marathon Club
The 2026 organiser accepted paper forms at the Recreation Club or by email, with proof of payment. The official flyer gives the race-office contact for future entry enquiries.
Official entry informationRoute and course
A two-lap road marathon starting and finishing at Sasol Secunda Recreation Club on Nelson Mandela Drive. The Running Mann’s 2026 guide describes the town course and publishes a route profile.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 time limits
- The marathon started at 06:00, with a 2:55 halfway cutoff and a final cutoff at 12:00. 2026 time limits information
- Age and licence requirements
- The 2026 marathon minimum age was 20. Runners needed a valid athletics licence or a temporary licence. Age and licence requirements information
- 2026 number collection
- Numbers were collected at Sasol Secunda Recreation Club on the two days before the race or between 04:00 and 05:30 on race morning. 2026 number collection information
- Timing
- The 2026 organiser specified electronic gun-to-mat timing and no runner substitutions. Timing 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 Sasol Secunda Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe 46th edition took place on 14 February. Nedbank Running Club reported a women’s marathon podium finish for Arline van Staden, who placed second in 3:28:53. The summary covers that published performance; the timing archive links to the full marathon standings.
Women
Nedbank Running Club reports Arline van Staden second in the women’s marathon in 3:28:53.
View result details2025 Sasol Secunda Marathon
Full 2025 resultsRidge Times reported victories for Never Mahlangu of Bethal Marathon Club and Annerie Wooding of Hollywood Athletics Club at the 45th edition. Its report separates the full-marathon podiums from the accompanying half marathon and 10km races.
Men
Ridge Times reports Never Mahlangu first in 2:31:12, Tsiami Lepoto second in 2:36:31 and Tshedza Munyai third in 2:36:58.
View result detailsWomen
Ridge Times reports Annerie Wooding first in 3:00:35, Helena Joubert second in 3:07:15 and Thuli Mbatha third in 3:31:33.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Sasol Secunda Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter Sasol Secunda Marathon?
Online entry through Entry Ninja: The 2026 marathon used Entry Ninja for advance registration. That edition has finished; check the organiser’s next event listing for new entry dates and terms. Paper form through Sasol Marathon Club: The 2026 organiser accepted paper forms at the Recreation Club or by email, with proof of payment. The official flyer gives the race-office contact for future entry enquiries.
Where is Sasol Secunda Marathon and how far is it?
Sasol Secunda Marathon takes place in Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Sasol Secunda Marathon course like?
A two-lap road marathon starting and finishing at Sasol Secunda Recreation Club on Nelson Mandela Drive. The Running Mann’s 2026 guide describes the town course and publishes a route profile. Mostly flat with gentle undulations, according to The Running Mann’s 2026 course guide.
How big is the field at Sasol Secunda Marathon?
The approximate field is Unknown. A reliable runner estimate is not currently available in this guide.
Where can I find past Sasol Secunda 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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