John Nugent Memorial Run

🏡💛 A huge THANK YOU to Rawson Property Upington!

The 10th John Nugent Memorial Marathon is about so much more than running. It’s about community — and it’s local businesses like Rawson Property Upington that help make it all possible.

We’re incredibly grateful to have Rawson supporting this year’s JNM and helping us create a memorable race-day experience for everyone taking on the 42 km, 21 km and 10 km.

Events like ours simply couldn’t happen without the generosity of our sponsors and partners. Their contribution allows us to keep building the JNM and showcasing what Upington and the Northern Cape have to offer.

And this is where our runners and supporters can return the favour. 👊

If you’re buying, selling, renting or looking for property in Upington, give the team at Rawson Property Upington an opportunity to help you. Please support the businesses that support our runners and our community. 💛

👏 Thank you, Rawson Property Upington, for backing the JNM and being part of our 10th edition!

See you at the start line on 12 September! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🔋💙 A huge THANK YOU to Xpress Batteries!

The success of the 10th John Nugent Memorial Marathon isn’t measured only by finish times—it’s built on the incredible businesses that stand behind our runners and our community.

We’re proud to welcome Xpress Batteries as one of our valued event partners. Their generous support is helping us deliver an unforgettable race experience for every participant, from the first stride to the finish line.

Events like the JNM simply wouldn’t be possible without companies that believe in giving back, and we’re incredibly grateful to have Xpress Batteries on the team.

Whether you need a battery for your car, bakkie, truck, motorcycle, caravan or backup power solution, we encourage you to support the businesses that support local sport and community events. Every purchase helps strengthen the partnerships that make races like the John Nugent Memorial Marathon possible.

👏 Thank you, Xpress Batteries, for powering our 10th edition and helping keep the JNM tradition alive.

We’ll see you on the start line in Upington on 12 September!

🚙💙 A huge THANK YOU to North Western Ford Upington!

Behind every great marathon is a community of businesses that believe in giving back—and we’re incredibly grateful to North Western Ford Upington for being part of the journey.

As we celebrate the 10th John Nugent Memorial Marathon, we’re proud to have North Western Ford Upington supporting this milestone event. Their generosity helps us create an unforgettable experience for every runner who takes to the streets of Upington on race day.

From the first starter to the final finisher, it’s the support of partners like North Western Ford Upington that allows us to provide a safe, enjoyable and professionally organised event. Simply put… without sponsors like these, the John Nugent Memorial Marathon wouldn’t be possible.

If you’re looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle, expert servicing or genuine Ford parts, we encourage you to support the businesses that invest in our community. When you support them, you’re also helping ensure events like the JNM continue to thrive for years to come.

👏 Thank you, North Western Ford Upington, for helping us celebrate our 10th edition and for playing such an important role in making this year’s event a success.

We’ll see you at the start line on 12 September!

⚡🧡 A big THANK YOU to Enson!

Every great race is built on the support of incredible local businesses, and we’re proud to have Enson as one of our valued partners for the 10th John Nugent Memorial Marathon.

Enson will be hosting one of our official aid stations, where runners can recharge, hydrate and find the encouragement they need to keep chasing their goals.

Whether you’re running the 42 km, 21 km or 10 km, you’ll experience the amazing hospitality that our aid station sponsors bring to the event.

Their support helps us create a safe, enjoyable and memorable race for every participant.

When you need electrical supplies, tools, lighting, generators or expert advice, please consider supporting Enson. By supporting businesses that invest in our community, you help ensure events like the John Nugent Memorial Marathon continue to grow for years to come.

👏 Thank you, Enson, for being part of the JNM family and helping make our 10th edition one to remember!

We’ll see you on the roads of Upington on 12 September!

🏆 AND OUR WEEK 2 WINNER IS… JANA GRESSE! 🏆

Jana was drawn this morning from everyone who entered the John Nugent Memorial last week — and she’s won a limited edition 10th Anniversary Top. Congratulations, Jana, we’ll be in touch! 🧡

Thank you to every single person who entered during week two. A new winner is drawn every Monday morning right up until entries close, so the earlier you enter, the more draws your name goes into.

🗓️ Saturday, 12 September 2026
📍 Desert Palace Resort, Upington
🏃‍♂️ 42.2km | 21.1km | 10km
🏅 The marathon is a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier
🎁 Goody bags for the first 100 entries
💻 Every entrant receives a FREE training program from yournextmove.run to get you race-ready
❤️ Our official charity is caring4Sight
⏰ Entries close Friday, 5 September — no race-day entries

The North Western Cape’s blue ribbon road race turns 10 this year. Come be part of it.

👉 Enter here: https://energylabapp.co.za/race/john-nugent-memorial-2026

Run the legacy. Make a difference.

MacDonald’s Transport

🚛💧 A huge THANK YOU to MacDonald’s Transport!

Every marathon is about more than just the finish line. It’s about the people and businesses behind the scenes who make every kilometre possible.

This year, MacDonald’s Transport is proudly hosting one of our official aid stations at the 10th John Nugent Memorial Marathon. When runners arrive tired, hot and in need of encouragement, they’ll find water, refreshments and friendly faces waiting to help them tackle the next stretch.

Aid stations are one of the most important parts of any successful race, and we’re incredibly grateful for MacDonald’s Transport’s generosity and community spirit.

If you’re looking for a professional transport and logistics partner, we’d encourage you to support the businesses that support our community.

👏 Thank you, MacDonald’s Transport, for helping us create an unforgettable experience for every runner.

See you on 12 September in Upington!

🎉 And our first 10th Anniversary Top goes to… RIAAN BADENHORST! Baie geluk Riaan! 🧡

Missed out? Good news — the draw happens EVERY Monday morning from now until race day. Every paid entry for the John Nugent Memorial Marathon (42km, 21km or 10km) during the week automatically goes into that Monday’s draw.

And whether you win a top or not, every single entrant gets a FREE personalised training program from yournextmove.run to get you race-ready for 12 September in Upington.

👉 Enter now at energylabapp.co.za — this week’s entries go into next Monday’s draw!

🎉 WIN A LIMITED EDITION 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOP! 🎉

To celebrate the 10th John Nugent Memorial Marathon, we’re giving away ONE exclusive 10th Anniversary Top every week until entries close!

Here’s how it works:

👕 1 lucky winner every week
🏃 Everyone who enters during that week is automatically entered into the draw.
📅 Winners are drawn every Monday morning.

But that’s not all…

💥 Every entrant also receives a FREE personalised training programme from yournextmove.run to help you prepare for race day. Whether you’re taking on the 42 km, 21 km or 10 km, you’ll have a structured plan to get you to the start line with confidence.

Don’t miss your chance to own this limited-edition top and get race-ready with expert coaching.

👉 Enter now: energylabapp.co.za

Tag your running partner who needs one of these! 👇