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Durban International Marathon

location_city Durban

flag South Africa

calendar_today 03 May, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

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About the Event

Be part of the heartbeat of the city at the Durban International Marathon on 3 May 2026. This iconic event, presented by Newlands AC, is a celebration of Durban's vibrant running culture, uniting everyone from championship contenders to weekend warriors. The fast, flat courses are perfect for chasing a personal best while soaking in the energetic urban atmosphere. As the event also incorporates the CAA Southern Regional Championships, you'll be running alongside the continent's finest, adding an electric buzz to the day. Entries open in September 2025—mark your calendar for a premier running festival that truly embodies the spirit of #weRundurban.

Races Offered

10 km Run

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

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123 days remaining

Marathon

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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123 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Durban.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.9° / 24.5°

wb_sunny 14.6° / 24.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.8 /

water_drop 74.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.9° / 24.5°

wb_sunny 14.6° / 24.1°

air 11.8 km/h

water_drop 74.6%

About Durban

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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.

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