The SPAR Tzaneen Tuffy 4-in1 Marathon is a category 5 marathon and is an excellent training run to prepare for the Comrades Ultra Marathon.  Along the circular route, you will find breathtaking views.

Distance Options: 

Important Information:

- Late Entries: Due to popular demand online entries will remain open until 09 March 2023. Entries on the 10th and 11th of March 2023 will take place at the collection points at an additional fee of R50 per entry. Unfortunately, late entries do not qualify to receive a free moisture management t-shirt. 

- Substitutions and Downgrades: Can be done up until the 10th of March 2023.

Number collection and late line entries: 

- Number collections will take place on Friday 10 March 2023 between 14:00h - 18:00h @ Aida Properties (38 Boundary Street, Tzaneen) 

- And then on Saturday 11 March 2023 at the venue from 05:00h onwards. 

- ASA License required for this event if you do not have an annual license. ASA Temp license can be purchased @ R40

Your Entry Includes:

- Finishers medal

- Goodie bag

- Foam peak 

- Finishing cold drink/water 

- Buff

What else will be there:

- Beer tent with craft beer from Endstreet Brewing Co.
- Food stall (food, chips, cold drinks and chocolates)
- Pancake stall
- Barista coffee stall (Krabbefontein coffee)
- Merchandise stall (brand TBC)

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:

- 5 Hours at 32km.

- 6 Hours at finish.

Race Rules & Regulations 

• I participate at my own risk and indemnify the organisers, 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 organisers. 
• 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:  5 hours at 32km & 6 hours at finish.

Contact details for assistance:

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

-Tzaneen Marathon Club: Tertius Erasmus (071 363 5124)

- Spar Tzaneen Tuffy: Wicus van Vuuren (083 391 0172)