Soweto Marathon

About the Event

The African Bank Soweto Marathon, known as "The People's Race," is a deeply significant running event held on November 29, 2025, starting at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. This unique marathon is the only race of its magnitude set within a South African township, offering a powerful cultural and historical experience. The route takes participants past iconic Soweto landmarks, including Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Morris Isaacson High School, honoring the heritage of the area. It brings together people from all walks of life for a shared cause, celebrating unity and the spirit of running. The event holds a special place in the hearts of runners, commemorating the legacy of South Africa's greats.

Races Offered

10K

Nov 29, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Half-Marathon

Nov 29, 2025

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Marathon

Nov 29, 2025

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Distance — Marathon

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Soweto.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.6° / 25.7°

wb_sunny 11.0° / 23.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.3 /

water_drop 59.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.6° / 25.7°

wb_sunny 11.0° / 23.1°

air 12.3 km/h

water_drop 59.8%

About Soweto

Learn more about the host city, Soweto.

Soweto is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships. Formerly a separate municipality, it is now incorporated in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and is one of the suburbs of Johannesburg.