South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Cape Gate Vaal Marathon
Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa
The Vaal Marathon covers two road laps through Vereeniging’s suburbs, including a stretch beside the Vaal River, from Dick Fourie Stadium. The organiser describes a flat course while sensibly declining to call it easy: 42 kilometres still require some negotiation. The 2026 race used online pre-entry only and a 5-hour-45-minute finish limit, with an earlier halfway cutoff. It is a useful option for runners who like a familiar second lap and a clearly defined pace target.
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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
- Vereeniging
- Province
- Gauteng
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Flat, at Gauteng altitude; the organiser cautions that the course still requires sustained effort.
- Approximate field
- About 1,300Finishers · 2026
Rounded from 1,282 full-marathon results with finish times in Peak Timing’s 2026 table. The half marathon, 10km and fun run are excluded; this is a single-edition estimate.
How to enter Cape Gate Vaal Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Online pre-entry
The 2026 full marathon required advance online entry through Peak Timing. The organiser did not offer marathon entries at number collection or on race morning. Check the next opening and deadline on the entry page.
Official entry informationOfficial substitution
The organiser allowed paid substitutions and distance changes before a published deadline in 2026. Use only the next edition’s authorised process when announced.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Two laps through four Vereeniging suburbs, with a section beside the Vaal River. The start and finish are at Dick Fourie Stadium in Three Rivers.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Recent start
- The 2026 marathon started at 06:00 from Dick Fourie Stadium, Klip River Drive, Three Rivers. Recent start information
- 2026 time limits
- The full-marathon finish limit was 5 hours 45 minutes, with a halfway cutoff of 2 hours 45 minutes. 2026 time limits information
- Age and licence
- The minimum marathon age was 20 in 2026. Runners without an annual athletics licence needed a temporary licence. Age and licence information
- Timing
- The organiser uses mat-to-mat timing and intermediate mats; runners must cross every required timing point. 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 Cape Gate Vaal Marathon
Full 2026 resultsTshepo Gavu led the men in 2:23:53 chip time and Adele Broodryk headed the women in 3:01:58. Salome Cooper led women aged 50–59 in 3:16:11, just ahead of the leading woman aged 40–49, Leanne Mackay, in the combined chip-time results. Category summaries follow the chip-time standings, not a separate prize-award list.
Men
Tshepo Gavu, 2:23:53.
View result detailsWomen
Adele Broodryk, 3:01:58.
View result detailsMen 20–39
Tshepo Gavu, 2:23:53.
View result detailsMen 40–49
Lindiwe Khupha, 2:36:47.
View result detailsMen 50–59
Jorge Marques, 2:55:18.
View result detailsMen 60–69
Bradley Oakley-Brown, 3:43:41.
View result detailsMen 70+
Jacob Mjandana, 4:48:34.
View result detailsWomen 20–39
Adele Broodryk, 3:01:58.
View result detailsWomen 40–49
Leanne Mackay, 3:16:22.
View result detailsWomen 50–59
Salome Cooper, 3:16:11.
View result detailsWomen 60–69
Diane Schlebusch, 4:35:22.
View result details2025 Cape Gate Vaal Marathon
Full 2025 resultsKgotlelelo Lekalakala led the men in 2:30:25 chip time, while Gerda Steyn topped the women in 2:40:47. Jenni Kruse headed women aged 50–59 in 3:24:33. The summaries use chip-time standings; records marked “no AT” do not establish eligibility for an age-category prize.
Men
Kgotlelelo Lekalakala, 2:30:25.
View result detailsWomen
Gerda Steyn, 2:40:47.
View result detailsMen 20–39
Kgotlelelo Lekalakala, 2:30:25.
View result detailsMen 40–49
Sibusiso Prince Mchunu, 2:37:46.
View result detailsMen 50–59
Albert Nyirenda, 2:55:48. Listed with “no AT”.
View result detailsMen 60–69
Ndabezinhle Ndlovu, 3:28:42.
View result detailsMen 70+
Eric Makhaya, 5:22:14.
View result detailsWomen 20–39
Gerda Steyn, 2:40:47.
View result detailsWomen 40–49
Pertunia Shangase, 3:42:29. Listed with “no AT”.
View result detailsWomen 50–59
Jenni Kruse, 3:24:33.
View result detailsWomen 60–69
Louise Goosen, 4:23:24.
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Common questions
When is Cape Gate Vaal Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter Cape Gate Vaal Marathon?
Online pre-entry: The 2026 full marathon required advance online entry through Peak Timing. The organiser did not offer marathon entries at number collection or on race morning. Check the next opening and deadline on the entry page. Official substitution: The organiser allowed paid substitutions and distance changes before a published deadline in 2026. Use only the next edition’s authorised process when announced.
Where is Cape Gate Vaal Marathon and how far is it?
Cape Gate Vaal Marathon takes place in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Cape Gate Vaal Marathon course like?
Two laps through four Vereeniging suburbs, with a section beside the Vaal River. The start and finish are at Dick Fourie Stadium in Three Rivers. Flat, at Gauteng altitude; the organiser cautions that the course still requires sustained effort.
How big is the field at Cape Gate Vaal Marathon?
The approximate field is About 1,300, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from 1,282 full-marathon results with finish times in Peak Timing’s 2026 table. The half marathon, 10km and fun run are excluded; this is a single-edition estimate. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Cape Gate Vaal 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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