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Umgeni Water Marathon

Name: Umgeni Water Marathon
Start: 2026-03-08
End: 2026-03-08
Location: Baynesfield

location_city Baynesfield

flag South Africa

calendar_today 08 Mar, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Join a movement at the 28th uMngeni-uThukela Water Marathon in Howick on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This isn't just another race; it's a community celebration held during National Water Week, uniting runners for endurance and environmental awareness. Starting at the scenic Midmar Dam Resort, you'll tackle a challenging yet rewarding course that showcases the region's natural splendour. Whether you're aiming for the Comrades-qualifying marathon or the festive 10km, you're part of a collective effort organized by the renowned Collegians Harriers. Be one of the 1000 participants in a race that quenches your thirst for achievement and honours our most precious resource. Lace up for a purpose-driven run.

Races Offered

21K

Mar 09, 2025

straighten

Distance — 21K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

05:30

42K

Mar 09, 2025

straighten

Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

05:30

10 km

Mar 09, 2025

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

05:45

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Baynesfield.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.9° / 25.6°

wb_sunny 16.0° / 25.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.8 /

water_drop 80.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.9° / 25.6°

wb_sunny 16.0° / 25.4°

air 9.8 km/h

water_drop 80.9%

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Umgeni Water Marathon

About the Event

Races Offered

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