Marathon

uMngeni-uThukela Water Marathon

uMngeni-uThukela Water Marathon circles the Midmar Dam resort near Howick, staging a 42.2 km road race during South Africa's National Water Week.

Next race2027 date TBD
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationHowick, South Africa
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026

Quick facts

  • 42.2 km Midmar Dam course
  • KwaZulu-Natal road marathon
  • National Water Week setting
  • Current uMngeni-uThukela naming

About the uMngeni-uThukela Water Marathon

Collegians Harriers hosts this established KwaZulu-Natal event under the water utility's current name. The full anchors a program of separately raced distances around Midmar Dam.

Course

The 42.2 km road marathon loops through the Midmar Dam Resort area with light traffic controls. Repeated resort roads and open water views create a different rhythm from a closed urban course.

Race-day weather

March in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands can be mild, humid and showery. Morning mist or rain may give way to warmer sun, so hydration should account for changing conditions.

Past uMngeni-uThukela Water Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, March 8, 2026

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uMngeni-uThukela Water Marathon FAQ

When is the uMngeni-uThukela Water Marathon?

We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 uMngeni-uThukela Water Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

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