South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km

MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Wally Hayward Marathon is a two-lap road marathon in Centurion, starting on West Avenue beside Centurion Rugby Club. The organiser publishes separate lap maps and a course measurement certificate, useful reading before the second lap begins to look suspiciously familiar. The 2026 race used a 5-hour-30-minute finish limit and mat-to-mat timing. A 50th edition is planned for 2027; wait for the confirmed date and entry arrangements before putting it firmly in the diary.

Official race website How to enter Past races & results

AthRecs race guide · Updated 14 Oct 2026

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: Centurion
Province: Gauteng
Distance: 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
Surface: Road
Course profile: Two-lap measured course; consult the official maps and route download for the layout.
Approximate field: About 3,000Finishers · 2025
Rounded from 2,967 full-marathon finishers in The Running Mann’s 2025 statistics. This is a single-edition count, excluding the shorter races.

How to enter MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon

These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.

Online registration

Use the entry link published by the organiser for the next edition. Registration for 2027 has not been confirmed here; the current race information covers the completed 2026 event.

Official entry information

Official substitution

In 2026, substitutions were processed at number collection on the two days before the race, for a fee and with the required registration details. No race-day substitutions were allowed. Confirm the next edition’s policy before arranging a transfer.

Official entry information

Route and course

A two-lap marathon in Centurion, with the start on West Avenue outside Centurion Rugby Club. The organiser supplies separate lap maps, a downloadable route and a March 2026 measurement certificate.

Official lap maps, route download and measurement certificate Official start information

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 06:30 on West Avenue, immediately outside Centurion Rugby Club. Recent start information
2026 time limit: The full-marathon finish limit was 5 hours 30 minutes. An intermediate cutoff also applies; check the final instructions for the next race. 2026 time limit information
Collection: The 2026 schedule offered race-pack collection at Centurion Rugby Club on the two preceding days and from 04:30 to 06:15 on race morning. Collection information
Age and licence: The marathon minimum age is 20. The organiser requires the appropriate annual or temporary athletics licence and age-category tags for category prizes. Age and licence information

Past races and results

Official results archive

Open the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.

2026 MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon

Full 2026 results

1 May 2026

The organiser reports a wet, rainy race day in Centurion and thanks runners for their turnout. FinishTime hosts the marathon results, with separate standings for the shorter races. A verified summary of the marathon winners and age categories is not yet available here.

2025 MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon

Full 2025 results

1 May 2025

The 2025 event took place from Centurion Rugby Club on 1 May. The linked FinishTime archive is the full-marathon result table; the half marathon and shorter events have separate results. A verified category recap is not yet available here.

Race news, photos and video

photosSMacPix: 2026 event photographs

Common questions

When is MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon?

The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.

How do I enter MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon?

Online registration: Use the entry link published by the organiser for the next edition. Registration for 2027 has not been confirmed here; the current race information covers the completed 2026 event. Official substitution: In 2026, substitutions were processed at number collection on the two days before the race, for a fee and with the required registration details. No race-day substitutions were allowed. Confirm the next edition’s policy before arranging a transfer.

Where is MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon and how far is it?

MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon takes place in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road

What is the MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon course like?

A two-lap marathon in Centurion, with the start on West Avenue outside Centurion Rugby Club. The organiser supplies separate lap maps, a downloadable route and a March 2026 measurement certificate. Two-lap measured course; consult the official maps and route download for the layout.

How big is the field at MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon?

The approximate field is About 3,000, based on Finishers for 2025. Rounded from 2,967 full-marathon finishers in The Running Mann’s 2025 statistics. This is a single-edition count, excluding the shorter races. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.

Where can I find past MiWay Wally Hayward 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: 26 Sept 2026. Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.

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