The Icon's Journey Marathon (a proud member of Proudly South African) presents to you it's 6th annual multi-sporting event.

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The Icon’s Journey Marathon vision was inspired by President Nelson Mandela’s journey of growing up in the rural villages of the former Transkei homeland to becoming a Global Icon.

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Participants have a unique opportunity to trace Madiba’s footprints from where he  was born, grew up, went to school and is laid to rest.

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A unique heritage, tourism and heritage route where participants have an opportunity to also touch the birth places of some of South Africa’s Iconic freedom fighters namely Chris Hani, Walter Sisulu, Dr. A.B Xuma, Mama Albertina Sisulu, King Sabata Dalindyebo and General Bantu Holomisa.