The SPAR Tzaneen Tuffy 4-in1 Marathon is a category 5 marathon and is an official Comrades Qualifier.  Along the circular route, you will find breathtaking views.

Distance Options: 

- Entries: Entries close on February 1^st, 2026

                  Capped at 1450 participants

                   Online entries only

-  Substitutions and Downgrades: Can be done up until the 6th of March 2026.

-  Assistance with online entries: If assistance is needed to do online entries, you can go to Aqua Superspar or Tzaneen Superspar to enter. There will be no manual entries available

•  Take a copy of your ID and the entry fee.
   

Number collection:

- Proof of entry and identity must be provided at all collection points.

- Number collection will take place in Phalaborwa, Giyani and Polokwane on Wednesday March 4^th, from 14:00 – 18:00. The venue will be communicated to all. Goody bags will be available to every participant to collect their numbers.

- Number collection in Tzaneen will take place at Aqua Superspar (ONLY) on Thursday March 5^th and Friday March 6^th from 12-00 – 19:00. Goody bags will be available to every participant to collect their numbers.

- And then on Saturday 7 March 2026 at the venue from 05:00h onwards. NO GOODY BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE

- An ASA License is required for this event (except for the 5km Fun Run) if you do not have an annual license. ASA Temp license can be purchased @ R50.00

Your Entry Includes:

- Moisture management t-shirt

- Finishers medal

- Goody bag at number collection points prior to the race day only.

What else will be there:

- Beer tent with craft beer from Endstreet Brewing Co.

- Food stall – light meals 

- Pancake stall

- Barista coffee stall from Krabbefontein coffee

- Tog bag drop off area

- Physio treatment (starting from R50 for 10 min)
 

Route Descriptions:

5km: 

The 5km is a fairly undulating route that turns around before the serious Agatha hills start.

10km:

The 10km is a challenging route with the turn about 2.5km down the famous Agatha hill.

21.1km:

The 21.1km is a very tough route that goes all the way down the Agatha hill and then up again to the finish.

42.2km:

The 42.2km is a category 5 marathon. On the circular route, there are breathtaking views that assists runners through the tough course.

Cut-off times for the 42.2km:

- 4.5 Hours at 32km.

- 6 Hours at finish.

Race Rules & Regulations 

• I participate at my own risk and indemnify the organizers, sponsors, officials of the race, LIMA  and ASA against any claims, liability, loss, expenses or injuries I may suffer whilst participating in the event. 
• I shall abide by all LIMA and ASA rules, obey all race marshals and traffic officials. 
• Proof of age (ID) to be produced upon request on race day. 
• No iPod/sound equipment or pets will be allowed on route or at the venue.
• The referee’s decision is final.
• Entries cannot be refunded, cancelled, returned or exchanged on account of weather or unforeseen events that occur beyond the control of the event organizers. 
• Age category tags must be worn front and back, visible and fixed at all four corners by athletes competing for age category prizes. 
• Minimum age to participate: 9 years - 5km, 16 years -10km & 21,1km, 20 years - 42.2km. 
• Cut off times for 42.2km: 4.5 hours at 32km & 6 hours at finish.
   

Contact details for assistance:

- Assistance with online entries: Entry Ninja (087 012 5044)

- Tzaneen Marathon Club: Busi Nyabana (071 891 8438) 

- Spar Tzaneen Tuffy: Paul Zaayman (083 460 4204)