Capital City Marathon
Sunday, 28 February 2027In 153 days
3201, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africacapitalcity42.co.za (opens in a new tab)
Held in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, this race runs through the city's historic streets and scenic surroundings, with a 5am start for the marathon distance. It welcomes runners of all levels across four distances, from 5K up to the full marathon, with an emphasis on camaraderie over elite competition.
Distances
Entry fee
Prices not listed — check with the organiser (opens in a new tab)
Rules and terrain
- Surface
- road
Start
21.1km Race · 42.2km Race · 10km Race · 5km Race
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Race day
- Start time
- 06:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) · 5km Race only
Editions
- 28 Feb 2027
Where this came from
- Sources
- Date, distances, race names, start times and entry link from the organiser at capitalcity42.co.za. Checked 9 September 2026.
- Last verified
- 9 Sep 2026