Africanbank Soweto Marathon
- When
- Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
- Where
- Johannesburg, ZA
- Distances
- 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
- Terrain
- ROAD
- Elevation gain
- 526 m
- Typical weather
- Warm
- Organizer
- The Soweto Marathon Trust
About
The 42.2 km Africanbank Soweto Marathon—the signature full-distance event of the People’s Race—is a challenging road race through Soweto’s vibrant township, starting at Nasrec and finishing at FNB Stadium. Established in 1991 and sponsored by African Bank, the race features a certified marathon route and has seen elite performances, including a men’s record of 2:16:28 set in 2012.