Sun, 10 Jul
|Opposite Madiba's House, Qunu
35km Run
A distinctive heritage run where participants have a unique opportunity to touch the birth places of some of South Africa’s most notable struggle icons on this global heritage route event including Dr O.R. Tambo, President Nelson Mandela and Chris Hani.
Time & Location
10 Jul 2022, 06:00 – 12:00 SAST
Opposite Madiba's House, Qunu, Qunu, 5105, South Africa
About the event
The Icon's Journey Marathon (a proud member of Proudly South African) presents to you it's 4th annual multi-sporting event.
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.
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.
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 and General Bantu Holomisa.
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RACE INFO
Download the route map here
Running Starting Points:
103km - Clarkebury Institution Start
35km - Nelson Mandela’s Qunu Home
13km - Xolilizwe Sangoni Technical High School
7km - Tyumbu bridge
All races finish at Nelson Mandela Museum, Bhunga Building, Mthatha.
Costs:
103km
South African Resident: R700
International Resident: R840
35km
South African Resident: R250
International Resident: R300
13km
South African Resident: R180
International Resident: R220
7km
South African Resident: R120
International Resident: R145
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 Neldon 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.
13km - 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 6-9 JULY.
MEDALS TO ALL FINISHERS - TO BE COLLECTED ON RACE DAY.
Please check your details upon entering, no refunds or exchanges under any circumstances.
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Schedule
6 hours35km Run
Nelson Mandela’s Qunu Home
Tickets
Price
Quantity
Total
35km Run - South Africa
R 250,00
For Icons residing in South Africa. This ticket includes .... 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. Please purchase your license separately. RACE PACKS TO BE COLLECTED AT THE EXPO ON 5-8 JULY. MEDALS TO TO BE COLLECTED ON RACE DAY.
R 250,00
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35km Run - International
R 300,00
For Icons residing outside of South Africa. This ticket includes .... 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. Please purchase your license separately. RACE PACKS TO BE COLLECTED AT THE EXPO ON 5-8 JULY. MEDALS TO TO BE COLLECTED ON RACE DAY.
R 300,00
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