Countdown begins for Durban Marathon
This will be the fifth edition of the local marathon, which is hosted by Newlands Athletics Club.
THE Durban International Marathon was officially launched last week at Riverside Hotel in Durban North.
The race, scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, follows its familiar route with some exciting changes designed to enhance the experience for participants.
This will be the fifth edition of the local marathon, which is hosted by Newlands Athletics Club and is poised to be bigger and better than ever, attracting not only local enthusiasts but also the best runners from across the Southern African region.
As before, the event will host the Southern Africa Marathon Championships.
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Chairman of the Local Race Organising Committee, Steve Mkasi, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming marathon.
“This marathon is not just about the race; it’s a celebration of our beautiful city and our running community. Runners can expect a mix of exhilarating terrain and friendly crowds, making it a run they won’t forget. There are valuable ranking points on offer, so there is no doubt the race will attract some of the best athletes in the region.” he said.
The event boasts a prize pool of just over R340 000, with the winners of the marathon walking away with R75 000 each. The runner-up will be awarded R40 000.
Mkasi also highlighted a change in the 2025 route, with runners joining Sylvester Ntuli Road from Shepstone Road before proceeding to Snell Parade and then onto Athlone Road.
The event will again host a 10km race alongside the marathon.
To enter, visit www.entryninja.com.
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