The Meerkat Marathon originated in 2016. The race has been held every year, only taking a break during the 2021 lockdown. Initially the purpose of the race was to raise funds for charity, but the race helps to keep the Kimberley Road Runners club up and running. The event is one of the largest and most attended road running events in the Northern Cape. This year, the race is proudly sponsored by Bayagro Kimberley and Vermeulens.
The Meerkat Marathon is a qualifier for the Comrades and Two Oceans Ultra Marathons.
We invite all athletes to come and enjoy the race and experience Kimberley Road Runners' hospitality!
Distances and Start Times:
42.2km - 5:30am
21.1km - 5:30am
10km - 6:00am
Cut Off:
42.2km - 6 hours (11:30am)
21.1km - 4 hours (9:30am)
10km - 2 hours (8:00am)
Early Online Entry Fees (up to and including 27th January 2026)
42.2km R 310
21.1 km R 240
10 km R 200
Temporary License R70 (Must be purchased by athletes who do not have a 2025/2026 ASA License. Validity of the 2025 licenses for the Meerkat Marathon race will be confirmed in due time).
Late Online Entry Fees (enter after 27th January 2026)
42.2km R 360
21.1 km R 290
10 km R 250
Temporary License R70 (Must be purchased by athletes who do not have a 2025/2026 ASA License. Validity of the 2025 licenses for the Meerkat Marathon race will be confirmed in due time).
Manual/Late Entries & Race Number Collection
- Manual/Late Entries are only available 28/01/2026 and 29/01/2026 at Doc's Padel & Pickleball from 17:00-20:00
- All entries close on 29/01/2026 at 20:00
- Number Collections are available 28/01/2026, 29/01/2026, and 30/01/2026 at Doc's Padel & Pickleball from 17:00-20:00
Medals to all finishers within the cut off times
Enter online at
https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=7362
Also check out other Sports events in Kimberley.
