Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon

24/02/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Putting on a marathon of this scale takes serious backing.

Balwin Pretoria Marathon 2026 was supported by partners who stepped in with resources, expertise and belief in what we are building.

We extend our sincere thanks to:

Balwin Properties
Totalsports
ASICS
5FM
Aquelle
Impact Radio
32Gi
Biddulphs
ProShield Security
ProMac Paints
Rubber Duck
Menlyn Mall

Your involvement made a real difference — from race logistics and security to hydration, media reach and on-course activations.

We value the trust you placed in this event and in the running community.

We look forward to strengthening these partnerships as the Balwin Run Series Pretoria continues to grow.

Thank you for being part of it.

24/02/2026

Relive every moment from the 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮!🏃💨📸

Whether you were smashing a personal best or just soaking up the incredible PTA atmosphere, the team at Action Photo SA was there to catch it all. Thanks to Balwin Properties, your high-quality race memories are available to download for FREE!

From that early morning adrenaline to the final sprint and those medal-winning smiles, your hard-earned miles are ready to be shared with the world.

📍 How to find your photos:
Step 1: Visit the official gallery link: https://balwin.co.za/marathon-pretoria
Step 2: Search by your Bib Number to find your personal gallery instantly.
Step 3: Download your favorites in high resolution and celebrate your achievement!

Don't let your "kays" go undocumented. Head over to the gallery now and find your finish-line glow! 🏅✨

24/02/2026

📸 RACE PHOTOS

Your Balwin Pretoria Marathon 2026 moments.

Find your photos here:
👉 https://balwin.co.za/marathon-pretoria

📸 Please note: Image identification is still in progress, so more photos may be added.

The R395 photo package has been brought to you FREE OF CHARGE by the Balwin Team.

🏁 OFFICIAL RACE RESULTS
Looking for your official time?
Results are available on Peak Timing.

22/02/2026

21/02/2026

🚗PARK SMART. RUN HAPPY. 🏃‍♂️

We’ve partnered with Menlyn Park Shopping Centre and Park & Ride to help make race morning smoother.

It’s an optional shuttle service to the race venue.

🚌 Park safely at Menlyn
🚌 Catch the shuttle
🚌 Arrive calm and ready to race

💳 R150 per person
(Children under 18 FREE)

🚗 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

• LIMITED parking at the venue & around Lynnwood area (due to roadworks)
• Frik Eloff Park (±800m walk to start)
• Park & Ride shuttle from Menlyn (optional)
• Uber or Bolt
• Carpool with friends

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲.
Just options to help you plan ahead.

20/02/2026

Check out the Balwin Run Series Pretoria Digimag https://joom.ag/weDd/p18

20/02/2026

Check out the Balwin Run Series Pretoria Digimag

Balwin Sport and Phobians Athletics Club cannot wait to welcome you to our start line and this year we're making things just a little easier for you to run your race with this Digi, featuring all the important info you need to know!

20/02/2026

🔥 RACE CHECKLIST – READY. RESET. GO. 🔥

Race weekend is here.
Here’s your final checklist:

✅ Race pack collected
✅ Race number pinned
✅ Outfit ready
✅ Shoes checked
✅ Alarm set
✅ Nutrition plan sorted
✅ Route reviewed
✅ Transport planned

🚗 PARKING & TRANSPORT REMINDER

Please plan ahead:

• Parking at the venue is LIMITED due to roadworks
• 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗸 𝗘𝗹𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (±𝟴𝟬𝟬𝗺 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁)
• We have partnered with Park & Ride and Menlyn Shopping Centre to offer a 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 to the race venue
• This is a 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (R150 per person, children under 18 FREE)
• The Park & Ride option is completely 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟
• You may also use Uber, Bolt or carpool with friends

Arrive early.
Avoid congestion.
Stay calm.

⏰ Know your start time
📍 Know your route
🧠 Trust your training

READY.
RESET.
GO.

19/02/2026

PRESS RELEASE
Pretoria Marathon 2026 – Parking & Access Update

19/02/2026

🚨 ROUTE REVEAL 🚨

The routes are officially LIVE.

42.2km. 21.1km. 10km. 5km.
Four distances. One city. Zero excuses.

From the climbs of Klapperkop to the fast finishes through Menlo Park, this is not just another road race.

This is Pretoria.

🔥 42.2km – 666m elevation
🔥 21.1km – 334m elevation
⚡ 10km – Fast. Punchy. PB ready.
💥 5km – Short. Sharp. Strong.

Know the hills.
Study the turns.
Plan your race.

📍 Visit:
👉 https://pretoriamarathon.co.za/the-route/

View all routes on Garmin or Strava and get familiar before race day.

Reset Your Limits.

18/02/2026

🚨 RACE PACK COLLECTION – IMPORTANT NOTES

• You must collect at the venue you selected during registration.
Your chosen collection point is clearly stated in your confirmation email together with your race number.

• Entries are already packed per selected location and cannot be moved between venues during race week.

• Any uncollected entries will automatically default to Saturday at PHSOB Club (12h00–17h00).

📦 PostNet deliveries are on their way and will be received before race day.

Thank you for your patience during race week — we appreciate your cooperation as we prepare for Sunday.

📍 Collection Dates & Venues

• Wednesday 18 Feb
Totalsports Mall of Africa | 12h00–17h00

• Thursday 19 Feb
The Blyde & Groenkloof Balwin Developments | 12h00–17h00

• Friday 20 Feb
⚠️ Collections at PHSOB have moved to
Totalsports Menlyn | 12h00–17h00
(Menlyn is a short distance from PHSOB Club.)

• Saturday 21 Feb
PHSOB Club (Race Venue)
378 Queens Crescent, Lynnwood | 12h00–17h00

🚫 NO COLLECTION ON RACE DAY

Let’s make it a great race day! 🏃‍♂️🔥