Buffalo City Marathon
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Buffalo City Marathon

Join the thrilling Buffalo City Marathon in scenic East London this May!

Race day
Friday, 1 May 2026
Location
Cambridge Police Park, East London
Start
6:00 AM
Distances
21.1km · 42.2km

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Join the thrilling Buffalo City Marathon in scenic East London this May!

  • Multiple starting locations
  • Water points along the route
  • Medical staff on duty
  • Event T-shirt available for purchase
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About this race

Entry Information

The entry fees for the Buffalo City Marathon range from R 250 to R 320.

  • Buffalo City Marathon Entry Fees 2026:
    • Marathon (42.2km): Entry Fee is R320
    • Half-Marathon (21.1km): Entry Fee is R250
    • Temporary License: R65 for the Marathon, R60 for the Half-Marathon
  • Entries will also be taken at:
    • Cambridge Police Park on:
      • Sunday, 26 April @ 11h00-15h00
      • Monday, 27 April @ 11h00-15h00
      • Thursday, 30 April @ 15h00-19h00
  • An event T-Shirt is available for R100
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Race Day Information

START:

  • 42km - Berlin off-ramp
  • 21km - Claremont Farm turnoff - Mdantsane

FINISH: Cambridge Police Park

Hydration: Water points will be provided

Headphones: The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification

Toilets: Toilets will be available at the start and finish

Medical: Medical staff will be on duty

Route Maps

Route Maps for the different race distances will display below once published by the race organisers.

EVENT Route Map
Event Route Map

Source: Running Calendar ZA

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Race details

Race day
Friday, 1 May 2026
Start
6:00 AM
Location
Cambridge Police Park
Cambridge Police Park
East London, Eastern Cape

Distances & pricing

  • Half-Marathon
    From
    R250
  • Marathon
    From
    R320

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