Legends Township Half Marathon

  • Monday 22 February 2027
  • Johannesburg
Distance21.1km
Climb195m
Highest point1642m
CourseRolling
The short answer

The Legends Township Half Marathon is a 21.1 km rolling road race in Johannesburg on Monday 22 February 2027, with about 195 m of climbing.

The courseFrom OpenStreetMap
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The routeStart and finish

Course injury risk by body part

195 m up, 189 m down, 0.2 km of steep descentFrom the race's GPX
  • Plantar fasciaLow risk

    A long time on your feet over 21.1 km.

    Race in shoes with the arch support you trained in. Taping can add support.

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Terrain

Road, one lap. Gently rolling: the climb is from Main Rd onto the Golden Highway between about 3 and 6 km (to about 1,640 m), then mostly downhill west to San Salvador St. Start and finish at Eldorado Park Stadium, Cuming Rd.

Weather

Late February on the Highveld: a mild 16 to 18 °C at the 06:00 start, warming fast after sunrise, often humid.

Entries

Start 06:00, with the marathon. Water points every 3 km or so.

About the raceThe organiser's site

The half at the Legends Township Marathon: one lap of the marathon loop from Eldorado Park Stadium, out along Main Rd to the Golden Highway, round by Union Ave, and west to San Salvador and St Christopher St before the run back to the stadium.

Questions about this race

When is the Legends Township Half Marathon in 2027?

Monday 22 February 2027, in Johannesburg.

How hilly is the Legends Township Half Marathon?

About 195 m of climbing over 21.1 km, between 1556 m and 1642 m above sea level.

How do I enter the Legends Township Half Marathon?

Start 06:00, with the marathon. Water points every 3 km or so.

Details as published by the organiser
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