Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Cape Gate Vaal Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Vereeniging (Gauteng, South Africa)

LocationVereeniging, Gauteng, South AfricaShow on map(26.6731° S, 27.9261° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Cape Gate Vaal Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vaalmarathon.co.za).

Official website
Cape Gate Vaal Marathon in Vereeniging (Work: "Toubkal Orange", Photo: Anass ERRIHANI, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Toubkal Orange" · Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & History

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m121 m - 201 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m124 m - 164 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m127 m - 146 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m130 m - 139 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
121 m - 201 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS26.6731° S, 27.9262° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 121 m to 201 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 201 m·at 27.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
121 m148 m174 m201 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km201 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Cape Gate Vaal Marathon take place?

Cape Gate Vaal Marathon takes place in Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA (start area at coordinates 26.6731° S, 27.9261° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Cape Gate Vaal Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Cape Gate Vaal Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 121 m and 201 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Cape Gate Vaal Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vaalmarathon.co.za).