Mnweni Mountain Marathon

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Mnweni Mountain Marathon

Mkukwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

10 Apr 2027

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A Drakensberg mountain trail event at the Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre with a 37km marathon, a 19km long course and an 11km medium course.

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About

The Mnweni Mountain Marathon is held in the northern Drakensberg between Royal Natal National Park and the Cathedral Range at the Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre. The 37km marathon climbs about 2,070m, the 19km long course about 610m and the 11km medium course about 260m. Compulsory safety kit applies. Camping, dormitories and rondavels are available on site.

Distances

Name Distance Gain Loss Vert / km Min altitude Max altitude Start Start location Finish Course Cutoff Terrain Technicality Aid stations Badges Entry fee
Mnweni Marathon 37km 37 km 2,072 m — 56.0 m/km — — 10 Apr 2027 Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre — — Mountain — — — —
Long Course 19km 19 km 606 m — 31.9 m/km — — 10 Apr 2027 Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre — — Mountain — — — —
Medium Course 11km 11 km 264 m — 24.0 m/km — — 10 Apr 2027 Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre — — Mountain — — — —
Mnweni Marathon 37km terrain notes

Drakensberg mountain marathon.

Long Course 19km terrain notes

Mountain trail.

Medium Course 11km terrain notes

Valley trail.

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Notes

The longer course is limited to 250 participants. Compulsory safety kit applies.

Last verified 14 Nov 2026

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