Big 5 Marathon

The Big 5 Marathon generally takes place on the second weekend of June each year.

Full Marathon: 42.195 km / 26.2 mi.

Half Marathon: 21.097 km / 13.1 mi.

Note: Marathon runners must be 18 years old and Half Marathon runners must be 16 years old. 

Distance changes can be made up until 10 days before the race starts. If you want to change your distance while on tour, contact a race director after the briefing on Inspection Day. Distance change is NOT permitted on Race Day.

To ensure runners' safety, three cut-off points have been established on the route: 

Marathon

Cut-off 1: 26,5km - 4 hours and 15 minutes after the start

Cut-off 2: 32,5km - 5 hours and 30 minutes after the start

Cut-off 3: Finish line - 7 hours after the start

Half Marathon 

Cut-off 1: 10,5km - 4 hours after the start

Cut-off 2: 16,5 - 5 hours and 15 minutes after the start

Cut-off 3: Finish line - 6 hours and 45 minutes after the start

Wristbands

Both half - and full marathon runners will receive a wristband proving they went all the way past the Yellowwood Valley. Half marathon runners will receive the wristband after the dam, the full marathon runners will receive theirs at the water station near Hanglip Mountain Lodge. The wristband must be worn for the remainder of the race to the finish line. No wristband = Disqualification.