14km Run 2023

The Icon's Journey Marathon (a proud member of Proudly South African) presents to you it's 5th 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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In the physical event participants in South Africa’s longest 1 day running event 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 and tourism  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, Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Dr. O.R Tambo  and many others.

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RACE INFO:

Download the route map here

Running Starting Points:

103km - Clarkebury Institution Start

35km - Nelson Mandela’s Qunu Home

14km - Xolilizwe Sangoni Technical High School

7km - Tyumbu bridge

All races finish at Nelson Mandela Museum, Bhunga Building, Mthatha.

PACKAGES:

STANDARD ENTRY (for RSA and INTERNATIONAL)

Icon’s Journey Marathon drawstring bag.

Refreshment points along the route.

Entertainment along the route.

Race Number.

10% discount coupon for merchandise.

Finishers Iconic medal.

Get free t-shirt if you are in 1st 1000 to enter.  (While stocks last)

PREMIUM PACKAGE (for RSA and INTERNATIONAL)

Icon’s Journey Marathon drawstring bag.

Refreshment points along the route.

Entertainment along the route.

Race Number.

10% discount coupon for merchandise.

Finishers Iconic medal.

Socks, buff & funky tights included.

10% discount coupon for merchandise.

Get free t-shirt if you are in 1st 1000 to enter.  (While stocks last)

It is a requirement of ASA and CSA that participants of running and cycling races require a license, either a permanent one (purchased through your club) or a temporary one.

Temporary license fee:  R50

START & CUT-OFF TIMES:

103km - 03h00am start in Clarkebury to cut off time 18h00pm at Nelson Mandela Museum.  Cut off  is 15 hours.

There are cut off points every 21kms along the route as detailed below:

•  21km - 3hrs (06h00h)

•  42km - 6hrs (09h00)

•  63km - 9hrs (12h00)

•  84km - 12hrs (15h00)

•  94km - 13h30min (16h30)

•  103km - 15hrs (18h00)

35km - Qunu via Qokolweni to Nelson Mandela Museum.

•  06h00am -12h00pm.

•  Cut-off time 6hrs.

14km - Xolilizwe Sangoni High School  to Nelson Mandela Museum.

•  06h30 - 09h00.

•  Cut-off 2h30min.

7km - Tyumbu bridge to Nelson Mandela Museum.

•  06h30 - 08h00.

•  Cut-off 1h30min

RACE PACKS TO BE COLLECTED AT THE EXPO ON 26-29 JULY.

MEDALS TO ALL FINISHERS - TO BE COLLECTED ON RACE DAY.

NO RACE ENTRIES WILL BE SOLD ON RACE DAY.

NO RACE PACK COLLECTION ON RACE DAY.

Please check your details upon entering, no refunds or exchanges under any circumstances.

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

400km Iconic Challenge Run

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The only way to finish this challenge is by tapping into your inner Icon.

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WILL YOU ENDURE THE ICON’S JOURNEY?