Letsgo Potch! Marathon
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Letsgo Potch! Marathon 2026
Letsgo Potch! Marathon 2026 is the sixth edition of a community road running event in Potchefstroom, North West, held at JB Marks Oval. The event includes four timed roadrace distances and incorporates the ASA National 10 km championship within the 10 km race. The organisers describe a community uplift mission and state that funds raised support local development in Potchefstroom.
Available race distances:
- 5 km Timed Run
- 10 km Roadrace and ASA National 10 km championship
- 21.1 km Half marathon
- 42.2 km Marathon
Entry fees listed for the event are R120 for the 5 km, R190 for the 10 km, R250 for the 21.1 km and R300 for the 42.2 km. Temporary or permanent ASA running licences are required for all distances; a temporary licence is available for R70. The marathon is an official qualifier for larger races including the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.
Race numbers can be collected during the days immediately before the event and on the event weekend, with venue pick-up to be confirmed by the organiser. The marathon has cut-off times of three hours at the halfway mark and six hours for the full distance; support or sweep vehicles will remove athletes who exceed these limits. The race referee may remove any athlete showing signs of ill health during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.