Durban International Marathon

World Athletics, Athletes Integrity Unit has now cleared the payment of the male top 5. Payments are being made already.

Taking prohibited performance substances kills our sport. Causes unnecessary delays in prize payments of athletes competing fairly. You will always be caught out.

We have a date for 2027. Guess what? We will be incorporating again next year. Watch the space what.

We have been cleared to pay the winners only for the 2026 Marathon. We are now preparing to go ahead and will be paying soon.

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.

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.

WOMEN’S PODIUM — OFFICIAL RESULTS

A powerful display of class and endurance at the Durban International Marathon.

🥇 Alemitu Ajema Lema — 2:26:44
🥈 Annie Bothma — 2:27:45
🥉 Siftolina Daba Chemeda — 2:36:15

Strength. Strategy. Championship racing.
Durban witnessed excellence.

MEN’S PODIUM — OFFICIAL RESULTS

An elite showcase of speed and grit at the Durban International Marathon.

🥇 Reghen Magwai — 2:11:20
🥈 Samuel Moloi — 2:11:31
🥉 Simon Sibeko — 2:13:11

World-class racing. Relentless pace. A finish to remember.
Durban witnessed greatness.

QUEEN OF DURBAN

Aliemitu Ajema Lema delivers a commanding performance to win the Durban International Marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:26:44.

Strength, composure, and world-class racing on full display.

A dominant run. A deserving champion.
Congratulations.

CHAMPION OF DURBAN

Reghen Magwai conquers the Durban International Marathon, crossing the line in an incredible 2:11:20.

A performance defined by strength, precision, and pure racing class on the streets of Durban.

Today, a new name is written into the history books.
Congratulations, champion.