ADVERTORIAL
SCENIC DOLPHIN COAST
EVENT COMPLETES THE SERIES
The fourth and final race in the Balwin Sport Marathon Series is the Dolphin Coast Marathon on Sunday 16 March 2025 and the race has something for every runner .
Building on the incredible success of the 2024 race , Dolphin Coast Striders presents the Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon which offers runners a marathon , half marathon , 10km and 5km to choose from . The event forms part of the exciting Balwin Sport Marathon Series .
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean , this marathon is not just a race , it ’ s an exhilarating and unforgettable event that celebrates the camaraderie of running and the beautiful scenic vistas of the Dolphin Coast .
The route follows the M4 Coastal Highway from Ballito to Durban , with the marathon starting in Ballito and finishing at the Amphitheatre on the world class Durban Promenade . The marathon is a Comrades qualifier . The 21km starts at Sibaya and the 10km starts at Virginia , also running to the same finish . The 5km fun run will start and finish at the Amphitheatre .
Bus transport is available to the three starts for the marathon , half marathon or 10km at a cost of R150 . The buses will leave from 3am from behind the Tourism Office on the Marine Parade , above the finish venue . Bus tickets can be purchased online or at Registration . Other event perks include FREE race T-shirts for marathon , half marathon and 10km entrants ( capped at 4000 ), plus FREE digital race pics for all runners from Action Photo SA
Note that online entries close at midnight on 10 March , and no entries will be available on race day , except for the 5km Fun Run . More info and entries at www . peaktiming . co . za / balwinmarathon-series , or contact the Race Office on 063 772 3537 ( weekdays 9am – 4pm ), or via mail info @ theroc . co . za .
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