Named after one of South Africa’s architects of freedom and democracy, Oliver Reginald Tambo, it is expected that this marathon will draw a large number of athletes locally and internationally to compete for lucrative prizes that are up for grabs. The inaugural Free State OR Tambo marathon is said to be the second largest marathon in terms of prizes awarded to winners and is set to be a premium event on South Africa’s annual sporting calendar.

The objective of the Free State OR Tambo marathon is to enhance and promote social cohesion, promote nation-building and national identity, and encourage healthy lifestyle.

Participants will compete in three categories, namely the 42.2km race, 21.1km race, and 10km race. The Free State OR Tambo marathon will take place on Saturday, 16 April 2016 from the Free State Sports Science Institute (FSSSI) to the Dr. Rantlai Molemela Stadium. The prize money for the Free State OR Tambo 42.2km marathon ranges from R350 000 to R10 000. Both first position male and female winners will each bag the R350 000 prize, while the rest of the top ten winners take home prizes ranging from R100 000 to R10 000.

For the 21.1km race, the first position winner will bag the R50 000 prize, while the rest of the top ten winners take home prizes ranging from R30 000 to R700 while the 10km first position winner bags the R10 000 prize money and other top five winners take home prizes ranging from R8 000 to R1 000.

It is also important to note that there are other prizes in store for winners. These include the High-Performance Training and Nutrition package at the FSSSI, promotional material hampers, lucky draw prizes, and T-shirts. Registration for the participation at the inaugural Free State OR Tambo Marathon is open until 4 April 2016. Registration forms are available online at www.fssacr.gov.za.

Click the link below to download an entry form.

Entry Form.pdf