Answer the iconic starting gun at the Durban City Marathon on Sunday, 29 March 2026, and experience a world-class race that blends urban energy with breathtaking coastal vistas. This premier event, starting at 05:30 from the Kings Park Athletics Stadium, is a recognized Comrades Marathon qualifier, offering a flat and fast route designed for chasing personal bests. Runners of all levels can choose their challenge across four distances: the classic 42.2km Marathon, the 21.1km Half Marathon, a 10km, and a 5km Run/Walk. The meticulously planned course takes you through Durban's vibrant CBD, along the majestic palm-lined Victoria Embankment, and onto the famous Golden Mile, with the sparkling Indian Ocean as your constant companion. With full road closures, electronic timing, and well-stocked refreshment stations every 3km, the focus remains purely on your performance and the stunning scenery. Every finisher in the 42km, 21km, and 10km events is rewarded with a coveted medal and race T-shirt, commemorating their achievement in this major South African running festival. Don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling urban coastal event; secure your entry online before they close on Monday, 16 March 2026.
Races Offered
10 km Run/Walk
Mar 29, 2026
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10K
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Half Marathon
Mar 29, 2026
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21.1K
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Marathon
Mar 29, 2026
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42.2K
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Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Durban.
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat20.6° / 27.4°
wb_sunny22.0° / 28.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air13.3 /
water_drop79.9%
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
thermostat20.6° / 27.4°
wb_sunny22.0° / 28.1°
air13.3 km/h
water_drop79.9%
About Durban
Learn more about the host city, Durban.
Durban is a city on the east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and in the municipality of eThekwini. It is the third largest city in South Africa and the busiest port in Africa. As of 2011, the population of the eThekwini municipality was around 3.4 million. In 2020, it was named the greenest city in the world by Husqvarna Urban Green Space Index because of its many parks.
