Durban International Marathon

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sunday 2 May 2027
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The Durban International Marathon is a road race in Durban with a marathon and a 10km. The next edition is Sunday 2 May 2027.

Curated by Dangelo from the published race date. Dangelo is not affiliated with the race organiser.

FAQs.

When is the Durban International Marathon?

The next Durban International Marathon is Sunday 2 May 2027. It includes a marathon and a 10km.

When should I start training for the Durban International Marathon 2027?

The Durban International Marathon is on Sunday 2 May 2027. For the marathon, Dangelo's plan is 16 weeks, so start on Monday 11 January 2027. For the 10km, Dangelo's plan is 8 weeks, so start on Monday 8 March 2027. Starting earlier than this is fine. Use the extra weeks for easy running.

What is the Durban International Marathon?

The Durban International Marathon is a road race in Durban with a marathon and a 10km. The next edition is Sunday 2 May 2027.

Free Durban International Marathon training plan

Download Dangelo, pick Durban International Marathon from the race list, and get a structured plan built around race day, with pace targets from your own running and workouts synced to Garmin, Coros, Apple Watch, Apple Health and Health Connect.

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When to start training

10km

8 weeks

Start by Monday 8 March 2027 for the full build to race day.

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Starting later than that? Dangelo shortens the build to fit the time you have left, and you'll still get a structured, achievable plan for Durban International Marathon.

Pick your goal time

Have a finish time in mind for Durban International Marathon? Open the plan for your goal.

Marathon

10km

How Dangelo gets you to the start line

A plan built around race day

Every week counts back from 2 May, so base, build, peak and taper land exactly where they should.

Paces from your running

Dangelo reads your recent training from Garmin and Coros and sets workout paces you can actually hold, then adapts them as you get fitter.

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