Durban International Marathon

05/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE — DIM 2027!

Sunday, 2 May 2027 is officially race day for the Durban International Marathon!

Whether you’re chasing the 42.2KM or taking on the 10KM, the countdown to the start line has begun. Set your goals, get those miles in and start the journey to your best race yet.

Entries are OPEN!
Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1599479941
EntryNinja: https://www.entryninja.com/events/84267-durban-international-marathon

2 MAY 2027. SUNDAY. SEE YOU AT THE START LINE.

Happy training, Durban! 💙

25/09/2026

DIM 2027 ENTRIES ARE OPEN!

The road to Durban International Marathon 2027 has begun! It’s time to set the goal and make it yours.

🎟️ Enter now via Webtickets or EntryNinja.
42.2KM | 10KM | DIM 2027

Your next challenge awaits. Will we see you at the start line? 👀🔥

https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1599479941

21/09/2026

THE ROAD TO DIM 2027 STARTS NOW!

The memories are made, the energy is unmatched, and now it’s time to create the next chapter. Durban International Marathon 2027 is calling!

🎟️ Entries are OPEN!

Get yours on Webtickets or EntryNinja and secure your place on the road to 2027.
Run Durban. Run DIM.

16/09/2026

Commit early, get the benefit of the early bird entry fee, and start your journey to a new marathon PB with us, next year. It's flat, its fast but most of all, its fun - join the thousands who will be running the streets of Durban next year by entering right here: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1599479941 or https://www.entryninja.com/events/84267-durban-international-marathon

12/09/2026

Sponsors, Dignitaries, Officials & Media were on hand to enjoy the official Press Launch of the 2027 Durban International Marathon. The stage is being set to reach the target of 10 000 participants in next year's edition and the support was overwhelming for this goal. The runners are embracing the challenge to cross the threshold to make the DIM one of the best on the calendar. Thanks to all who made this possible.

Biddulphs Removals & Storage SA Pty. Ltd. Hulamin KZN Athletics Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

10/09/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/VYmBAkOh6GM?si=XhnmZv8sqo76-aje

DIM 2027 Media Launch🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? ...

10/09/2026

WATCH

Durban International Marathon 2027 Launch 📺

DIM 2027 Media Launch🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? ...

10/09/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/VYmBAkOh6GM?si=qUMDHKz_iPqkjKKF

04/05/2026

THANK YOU, DURBAN. THANK YOU, WORLD.

What we witnessed at the Durban International Marathon was more than a race, it was a powerful coming together of people, purpose, and passion.

To Durban, for your unmatched energy.
To South Africa and the African continent, for your pride and spirit.
To the world, for showing up and making this a truly global celebration.

To our sponsors and partners, thank you for believing and building with us.
To the athletes and runners, thank you for your courage, discipline, and unforgettable performances.
To every volunteer, crew member, and supporter, you are the heartbeat of this event.

This was excellence in motion. This was unity on display. This was Durban at its very best.

We are grateful. We are proud.
And we’ll see you again at the start line.

04/05/2026

DURBAN DELIVERED

What a day. What a race. What a city.
The Durban International Marathon came alive with unforgettable moments, from the first stride to the final finish line.

Every photo tells a story of grit, joy, pain, and triumph.
Runners, supporters, volunteers, you made this special.

Relive the energy. Relive the magic.
Durban, you showed up.