The Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon: Your Ultimate Running Experience. Mark your calendar for Sunday, 22 March 20026, as the Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon returns to the Durban Amphitheatre, 41 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban. Starting at 05:30, this premier event offers something for everyone with race distances of 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, and 5km.
Entry Fee:
42.2km: R450
21.1km: R300
10km: R200
5km: R100
Race Start Time: 05h00
Race Start Venue:
42km – Lifestyle Centre, Ballito
21km – Between the Umhloti onramp and Sibaya Circle on the M4
10km – Virginia Sports Ground
5km – Durban Amphitheatre
Race Finishing Venue: Durban Amphitheatre, 41 Snell Parade, North Beach
Race Pack Collection:
20 March 2026 | 12h00 -17h00 | Amphitheatre on the Durban Promenade (in front of the Elangeni Hotel)
21 March 2026 | 10h00 -17h00 | Amphitheatre on the Durban Promenade (in front of the Elangeni Hotel)
If selected on the entry platform alternative collection points are as follows:
18th March 2026 | 12h00 -17h00 | Totalsports Midlands Mall PMB
19th March 2026 | 12h00 -17h00 | Balwin Properties Shongweni
19th March 2026 | 12h00 -17h00 | Balwin Properties Ballito
Bus Transport:
- Bus transport will be available from the Finish Venue to the Starts of the three Races.
- Busses leave from 03H00 from behind the Tourism Office on Marine Parade.
- Bus Tickets can be purchased online or at registration
For more information:
Race Office – 063 772 3537
