South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km
African Bank Soweto Marathon
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Soweto Marathon takes the full road-marathon distance through Johannesburg’s south-western townships, passing places with a much longer story than anyone’s training diary. Vilakazi Street, Regina Mundi Church and the Hector Pieterson Memorial feature in the organiser’s route description. The race used Johannesburg Expo Centre at NASREC as its base in 2025. Known as the People’s Race, it combines a demanding run with a close view of Soweto’s history; check the next edition’s entry announcement before making travel plans.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
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
- Soweto, Johannesburg
- Province
- Gauteng
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Challenging urban marathon; consult the next edition’s route information for the final layout.
- Approximate field
- About 2,300Finishers · 2025
Rounded from 2,324 full-marathon results with finish times in Peak Timing’s 2025 table. The half marathon and 10km are excluded; this is one edition, not a multi-year average.
How to enter African Bank Soweto Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Online registration
The 2025 race used Peak Timing’s online entry service, which is now closed. Follow the organiser’s next entry announcement for the correct edition and registration link.
Official entry informationRoute and course
The organiser’s route visits Soweto landmarks including Walter Sisulu Square, Regina Mundi Church, Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial. The City confirmed that the established route was retained for 2025.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Recent race base
- The 2025 event was based at Johannesburg Expo Centre, NASREC. Confirm the venue and collection arrangements for the next edition. Recent race base information
- Race choice
- Select the full marathon when entering: the event also stages a half marathon and 10km race. Race choice 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 African Bank Soweto Marathon
Full 2025 resultsKhoarahlane Joseph Seutloali led the men in 2:20:09, with Ntsindiso Mphakathi 15 seconds behind. Margaret Jepchumba topped the women’s standings in 2:34:33. The City’s race report describes early rain and mist. The category summaries follow Peak Timing’s full-marathon standings and its undifferentiated Time column; they are not a separate prize-award list.
Men
Khoarahlane Joseph Seutloali, 2:20:09.
View result detailsWomen
Margaret Jepchumba, 2:34:33.
View result detailsMen 20–39
Khoarahlane Joseph Seutloali, 2:20:09.
View result detailsMen 40–49
Lebenya Nkoka, 2:22:47.
View result detailsMen 50–59
Herbet Mokgala, 2:47:38.
View result detailsMen 60–69
Thabo Hlako, 3:13:07.
View result detailsMen 70+
Stephen Moagi, 4:08:35.
View result detailsWomen 20–39
Elizabeth Mokoloma, 2:35:59.
View result detailsWomen 40–49
Margaret Jepchumba, 2:34:33.
View result detailsWomen 50–59
Clara Betton, 3:38:16.
View result detailsWomen 60–69
Sharda Narothum, 4:57:17.
View result detailsWomen 70+
Linda Icely, 4:55:40.
View result details2024 African Bank Soweto Marathon
Full 2024 resultsOnalenna Khonkhobe headed the men’s results in 2:18:36 and Neheng Khatala the women’s in 2:43:07. Margaret Jepchumba led women aged 40–49, while Charles Tjiane headed men aged 50–59. These are the published timing-table standings, with chip times shown below, rather than a separate prize-award list.
Men
Onalenna Khonkhobe, 2:18:36.
View result detailsWomen
Neheng Khatala, 2:43:07.
View result detailsJunior Men
Zakhele Ngubeni, 4:52:20.
View result detailsMen 20–39
Onalenna Khonkhobe, 2:18:36.
View result detailsMen 40–49
Lebenya Nkoka, 2:24:14.
View result detailsMen 50–59
Charles Tjiane, 2:28:56.
View result detailsMen 60–69
Ditaba Mokalodise, 3:03:16.
View result detailsMen 70+
Patrick Mohlala, 3:53:09.
View result detailsWomen 20–39
Neheng Khatala, 2:43:07.
View result detailsWomen 40–49
Margaret Jepchumba, 2:44:55.
View result detailsWomen 50–59
Clara Betton, 3:41:22.
View result detailsWomen 60–69
Dolsie Sehoole, 4:33:55.
View result detailsWomen 70+
Margaret Boshoe, 5:54:59.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is African Bank Soweto Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter African Bank Soweto Marathon?
Online registration: The 2025 race used Peak Timing’s online entry service, which is now closed. Follow the organiser’s next entry announcement for the correct edition and registration link.
Where is African Bank Soweto Marathon and how far is it?
African Bank Soweto Marathon takes place in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the African Bank Soweto Marathon course like?
The organiser’s route visits Soweto landmarks including Walter Sisulu Square, Regina Mundi Church, Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial. The City confirmed that the established route was retained for 2025. Challenging urban marathon; consult the next edition’s route information for the final layout.
How big is the field at African Bank Soweto Marathon?
The approximate field is About 2,300, based on Finishers for 2025. Rounded from 2,324 full-marathon results with finish times in Peak Timing’s 2025 table. The half marathon and 10km are excluded; this is one edition, not a multi-year average. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past African Bank Soweto 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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