The Tswelopele Funerals Kaapsehoop 4 in 1 Marathon 2026 is around the corner, with an anticipated 10 000 participants set to line up for an event that began with just 62 runners in 1985.

On November 7, Lowveld runners will come together for a bustling weekend in support of the Wild Horse Conservancy and the beloved wild horses that form part of Kaapsehoop’s identity.

The horses are part of what makes the village memorable, and protecting them takes ongoing care, commitment and community support.

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Weekend of racing and conservation

The event is hosted by Nelspruit Marathon Club in partnership with EntryGeek and RW Race Co-ordinators and Project Administrators, and features a marathon, half-marathon, 10km race and 4.9km fun run.

Although the Tswelopele Funerals Kaapsehoop 4 in 1 Marathon has been running for more than 40 years, 2026 brings a new twist. Top athletes, influential TikTok personalities and social media ambassadors will be joining the celebrations this year, along with representatives from Athletics Mpumalanga.

New routes and finishing points

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The 42km race starts near Kaapsehoop Village at 05:30 and will continue down the Kaapsehoop Road. The 21km and 10km races also start along the Kaapsehoop Road at 05:30, at their respective starting points. The fun run will start at Mbombela Stadium at 06:00, while all distances finish at the stadium as well.

The race organisers extend their thanks ahead of time to all the sponsors, supporters and athletes who have made the Tswelopele Funerals Kaapsehoop 4 in 1 Marathon possible and are excited to see what the day holds.

Nelspruit Marathon Club and RW Race Co-ordinators and Project Administrators, in partnership with EntryGeek, will be at i’langa Mall from 10:00 to 16:00 on October 31 to assist with manual race entries. Entries are still available on EntryGeek.