Volksrust Marathon
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Volksrust Marathon
The Volksrust Marathon takes place at Volksrust High School in Mpumalanga, South Africa. This road running event features an undulating out-and-back course on tar roads. Participants can choose from several distances:
- 42.2 km marathon
- 32 km run
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10 km run
- 4.9 km fun run
The 42.2 km marathon serves as an official Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier. The course includes water tables positioned every 2 km to support runners along the route. The event is professionally timed, and results are only provided to those using timing chips.
Registration is available via pre-entry only, with no entries accepted on the day of the race. Race packs can be collected at the high school the evening before the event or on race morning. Participation rules follow Athletics South Africa (ASA) guidelines, which prohibit the use of earphones during the race.
The event is open to walkers. Gold medals are awarded to the first five men and women in the various categories, silver medals to those finishing in positions 6 through 15, and bronze medals to all official finishers. Refreshments are available at the venue throughout the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.