The race takes place on 5 November 2017 and will start and finish at the FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg.
The 24th edition of the race reached full capacity in all three race categories: 10km, 21.1km and the 42.2km marathon.
The route honours Soweto’s rich history and runners pass eight significant heritage sites on the marathon route namely the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Walter Sisulu Square, The Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Credo Mutwa Cultural Village, Morris Isaacson High School and June 16 Memorial.
The route honours Soweto’s rich history and runners pass eight significant heritage sites on the marathon route namely the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Walter Sisulu Square, The Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Credo Mutwa Cultural Village, Morris Isaacson High School & June 16 Memorial Acre, Vilakazi Street and The Hector Pieterson Memorial.
The organisers and sponsors of the race, Soweto Marathon Trust and Old Mutual respectively, once again promise runners and all participants a fantastic, fun-filled experience.
Expo / race pack collection:
FNB Stadium basement: 2-3 November, 10:00 – 19:00, and 4 November, 08:30 – 16:00.
Race Office: 061 917 1001.
Email: info@sowetomarathon.com
Website: www.sowetomarathon.com
