Johannesburg City Marathon 2025

Johannesburg Harriers is excited to announce the 2025 edition of the Johannesburg City Marathon. Set in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, Gauteng, this event offers a range of race distances to cater to runners of all levels.

The race is a Comrade qualifier. So get yourself fit by improving you Lactate Threshold, V02 max and ultimately, your overall performance!

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Date and Location

Date: Sunday, 30 March 2025
Time: 06h00
Location: Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, Kibler Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Distances and Entry Fees

42.2km Marathon: R380
21.1km Half-Marathon: R280
10km Race: R180

Note: Temporary license fees will apply as follows:

For Full Marathon (42.2km): R200
For Half-marathon (21.1km): R170
For 10km run: R60

Temporary licence fees is paid in addition to entry fee if you do not have Athletics South Africa (ASA) Permanent licence.

Registration Details

Online Entries: Available until Saturday, 8 March 2025.
In-Person Entries: No entries will be available on race day.
Refunds: Please note that entry fees are non-refundable.
Substitutions: Allowed only during pre-registration days.

Race Number Collection

Location: Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, 13 March: 10h00–17h00
- Friday, 21 March: 10h00–17h00
- Saturday, 22 March: 13h00–17h00
- Race Day (Sunday, 30 March): 04h00–05h00

Race Day Information

Start and Finish: All races will commence and conclude at Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre.
Medals: Awarded to all finishers within the cut-off time.
Timing: Electronic timing will be used for accurate race results.
Tog Bags: Secure facilities will be available.
Headphones: The use of music players with headphones is prohibited and may result in disqualification.
Pets: No pets are allowed on the racecourse.
Walkers: Welcome to join the 10km and 21.1km events.
Cut-Off: For the 42.2km race, there is a cut-off at the 26km mark at 10h00.