Durban International Marathon 2027
- Date
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Durban, South Africa
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Difficulty
- Not rated
The 2027 Durban International Marathon takes place on Sunday, May 2, 2027 in Durban, South Africa. The Durban International Marathon is a 42.2 km point-to-point road race in Durban, South Africa.
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The course
The Durban International Marathon is a 42.2 km point-to-point road race in Durban, South Africa. It starts on the M4 Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway near the Durban Country Club, runs south along the freeway past the old Durban International Airport, drops to the coast past the Port of Durban, follows the promenade, then does an out-and-back section on the Ruth First Highway turning at Virginia Airport. The final kilometres pass the Durban Country Club golf course to finish at the People's Tunnel by Moses Mabhida Stadium. The course is flat with only a gentle rise on the dog's leg section.
Course summary source: runningmann.co.za
Course map & elevation
No GPS track for this course yet.
We haven't mapped the Durban International Marathon route yet. Elevation data will appear here once a licensed or organizer-verified course map is available.
Difficulty
Race facts
- Official race site
- durbanmarathon.co.za ↗
- Start time
- Not listed
- Field size
- Not listed
- Boston qualifier
- No
Distances: 42.2 km
When is the Durban International Marathon 2027?
The 2027 Durban International Marathon takes place on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Training for the Durban International Marathon?
Coach Icarus builds your plan around your fitness and your schedule.
Predict your finish time
Enter one recent race result and get predicted finish times across 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon.
Predicted Finish Time
52:07
Pace / km
5:13
Pace / mile
8:23
| Distance | Predicted Time |
|---|---|
| 5K | 25:00 |
| 10K | 52:07 |
| Half Marathon | 1:55:00 |
| Marathon | 3:59:47 |
Predictions assume similar fitness, course, and conditions — they are a starting point for goal setting, not a guarantee.
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