Race FAQ's

Online at www.drmathewsphosamarathon.org.za or https://entrygeek.co.za/events/dr-mathews-phosa-half-marathon-2024/ through the secure electronic payment system on the registration platform using your MasterCard, Visa Credit Card or Direct EFT payment option.

Limited manual entry forms will be available from 1st December 2023 at the below locations:

  • via Whatsapp –  082 555 2859

MasterCard, Visa Credit Card or Direct EFT payment option.

Online entry fees: R380 for the marathon, R300 for the half marathon and R280 for the 10km per entrant and is inclusive of VAT. These prices are exclusive of online transaction fee’s.

The DR Mathews Phosa Marathon is run in accordance with the rules of Athletics South Africa and Athletics Mpumalanga. The Rules for Road Races in Athletics Mpumalanga requires athletes to wear their 2024 license number on the back and front.

  • 21.1km = 1000
  • 10km = 1000
  • 4.9km = 500

15th February 2024 (or When the entry limits have been reached).

15th Feb 2024 – 21st Feb 2024 from Entry Geek Offices. Address: Shop 7 Sigrit Center De waal Street , Mbombela, South Africa.

ID, Driver’s License or Passport and race number confirmation mailer.

Yes, you must provide a Letter of Authorisation to enable someone to collect on your behalf. Don’t forget to ensure that the person collecting the race pack on your behalf must also bring a copy of your ID, Driver’s License or Passport and your race number confirmation mailer.

There will be no race pack collections on or after race day!

The following age requirements apply for the race:

  • 21.1km – 16years
  • 10km – 15years

Provisions will be made for persons with disabilities to parcitipate in the race.

Refer to race ASA rules.

Yes, we will have a strong contingent of Police, Traffic Officers, and Marshalls at the start, finish and throughout the route

We will still run.

Yes you may run in your club colours with your license number displayed. Running club members running with a temporary license may also run in their club colours.

There will be a dedicated tog bag area available for runners to secure their personal belongings. or leave then in your car if available.

Parking will be provided at Rob Ferreira High School, White River & surrounds – please park in designated areas. Please note that parking is at your own risk. DR Mathews Phosa Marathon may not be held responsible for theft or damage to any vehicle and its contents.

We recommend getting there as early as possible as we expect the traffic to be heavy. Runners must be ready and in the start pens an hour before their designated race start time. an hour before race around 5 am.

no provision for late comers.

Yes toilets will be available.

Yes, they are welcome to come and watch you run.

Yes, there will be vendors selling food and refreshments.

There will be a rapid response vehicle and medical personnel at the start, finish and along the route.

You will be seen to by the emergency services personnel on the day and if the need arises will be stabilized and taken to the nearest government hospital, where any expenses for your care will be for your account.

There will be a medical van that will be sweeping the route and will pick you up and return you to the finish where you will receive the appropriate care.

please refer to race rules.

Sweeper vehicles will follow the back runners.

Unfortunately your race entry is non-refundable. There are no refunds for canceled entries. There is also no ability to transfer entry fees to any other race.

Yes, only the first 200 twho registered for the rece.

Results will be available on Entry Geek.