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Pretoria Marathon

Name: Pretoria Marathon
Start: 2026-02-22
End: 2026-02-22
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

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Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

calendar_today 22 Feb, 2026

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sell $6.20 – $28.00

About the Event

Conquer a high-altitude South African classic and test your mettle on a historic double-lap course at the Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon: February 22, 2026. This storied event, a qualifying race for the iconic Two Oceans and Comrades marathons, challenges runners with a scenic yet demanding route through the jacaranda-lined streets of Pretoria, culminating in a climb to Fort Klapperkop for breathtaking city views. Choose your distance from the full 42.2km marathon to a 5km fun run, each offering a chance to push limits amidst a unique urban safari atmosphere where zebra and wildebeest may be spotted alongside the road.

Online entries via Peak Timing close on February 16th, with manual registration available at the PHSOB Club in Lynnwood on the preceding Friday and Saturday. With pre-dawn starts for the longer distances and comprehensive race collections at multiple venues, the event is meticulously organized for a seamless experience. Rise to the occasion on February 22nd and earn your place in the legacy of one of South Africa's most respected and enduring marathon challenges.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Feb 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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05:30

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$18.50

Marathon

Feb 22, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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05:30

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$28.00

10K

Feb 22, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$12.40

5K

Feb 22, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$6.20

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Pretoria.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.1° / 27.8°

wb_sunny 16.8° / 27.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.9 /

water_drop 66.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.1° / 27.8°

wb_sunny 16.8° / 27.4°

air 8.9 km/h

water_drop 66.7%

About Pretoria

Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, is in Gauteng. Its wide avenues are lined with purple-flowered jacaranda trees and stately architecture. The city has many museums and art galleries, and a large student population that gives its centre a boisterous atmosphere.