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Rössing National Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date Mar expected: March 2027
City · Distance: Swakopmund · 42.2km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date March 2027 · expected · Soon

2026Date Mar 7, 2026 · Entry fee NAD 30 · Start 07:00

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 4, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The Rössing National Marathon is a road race in Namibia co-hosted by Rössing Uranium and Swakop Striders.

The organizers’ official 2026 information lists a 42.2km, a 21.1km and a 10km race, along with a separate 5km Fun Walk.

The 2026 event took place in Swakopmund on 7 March.

The date and details for the next edition have not yet been confirmed.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

1 race reports

PewaRan in 2026

Pewa, a member of the TTN Runners Club, is introduced as having completed the 42K full marathon for the first time at the 2026 Rössing Marathon.

Their race in brief

Read the original on TTN Runners Club

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Fried & Fritzi in GranSud · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

online registration · Marathon

Entry cost NAD 50

Official EasyReg listing for the completed 2026 edition: Rössing National Marathon 42.2km;

registration entry was online.

Minimum age 20+ years.

No late registration on race day;

N$30 category-change administration fee.

Organizer's page

online registration · Half

Entry cost NAD 50

Official EasyReg listing for the completed 2026 edition: Rössing National Marathon Half Marathon;

registration entry was online.

Minimum age 16+ years.

No late registration on race day;

N$30 category-change administration fee.

Organizer's page

online registration · 10K

Entry cost NAD 30

Official EasyReg listing for the completed 2026 edition: Rössing National Marathon 10km Run;

registration entry was online.

Minimum age 12+ years.

No late registration on race day;

N$30 category-change administration fee.

Organizer's page

in-person registration

Entry cost TBD

2026 Fun Walk: on-site entry Friday 6 March 16:00–20:00 and Saturday 7 March 06:30–08:00 at Tennis Court parking, Strand Street.

Only this 5km walk registration route is detailed by the official article;

amount not stated.

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.2km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00

Event	Start	Entry fee
Rössing National Marathon 42.2km42.2km	07:00	NAD 50
Rössing National Marathon Half Marathon21.1km	07:00	NAD 50
Rössing National Marathon 10km Run10km	07:30	NAD 30

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

Runners start · local time — 42.2km and 21.1km 07:00; 10km 07:30

The 2026 EasyReg entry page listed start times of 07:00 for the 42.2km and 21.1km races and 07:30 for the 10km,

Entry fee entry fees of N$50, N$50 and N$30 respectively, and minimum ages of 20, 16 and 12 respectively.

The entry page’s general information says that late entries are not accepted on race day and that a N$30 administration fee applies to category changes.

One general information paragraph on the same page listed full marathon as 42.4km,

but the race-specific entry cards and the organizer’s 2026 press release give the distance as 42.2km, so the entry category distance is used here.

A separate article from the organizer gives details of on-the-day registration for the 5km Fun Walk.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The organizer reports race-week Fun Walk registration at Tennis Court parking, Strand Street; this is not a verified runner bib-pickup/expo location.
No runner collection details found on the 2026 official pages reviewed.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Run start venue and runner transit/shuttle not specified in the 2026 official sources reviewed.

Getting to the finish

Finish venue and runner transit/shuttle not specified in the 2026 official sources reviewed.

Source

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The official entry conditions below apply to the concluded 2026 edition; conditions for the next edition have not been announced.

Start times

EasyReg's 2026 event listings announced the start times.

The 42.2km and 21.1km races are listed as starting at 07:00, and the 10km at 07:30. The start line address has not been confirmed.

2026 Entry fee and age requirements

The Entry fee and minimum age varied by event.

42.2km: N$50, age 20 or over; 21.1km: N$50, age 16 or over; 10km: N$30, age 12 or over.
Late entries on race day were not accepted, and a N$30 administration fee applied to event changes.
EasyReg's general information lists the distance as 42.4km, while the event-specific entry listing gives 42.2km. The organisers' 2026 press release also lists 42.2km, so the entry listing distance has been used.

5km Fun Walk in-person registration

The organisers provided a registration location and hours for the walk only.

March 6, 2026, 16:00–20:00, or March 7, 2026, 06:30–08:00, Tennis Court parking, Strand Street. There is no evidence that the walk registration location is the runners' start venue.

Times are local to Swakopmund. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Villa Margherita

Hotel · 27m

9.3/10(144)

View on Booking.com

The Delight Swakopmund

Hotel · 222m

9.1/10(108)

View on Booking.com

Hansa Hotel

Hotel · 274m

9.0/10(470)

View on Booking.com

Hotel Deutsches Haus

Hotel · 162m

8.4/10(140)

View on Booking.com

Prost Hotel Swakopmund Namibia

Hotel · 292m

8.1/10(283)

View on Booking.com

Bright & Stylish Self Catering Swakopmund CBD

Accommodation · 190m

9.8/10(40)

View on Booking.com

Eazy Sleep Accommodation

Apartment · 56m

9.6/10(285)

View on Booking.com

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Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Village Café

The tourism board’s restaurant listing identifies it as a breakfast and brunch café on Sam Nujoma Avenue and provides its name and address. The listing was posted in 2015, so check in advance that it is still open.

Map

Bojos Café

The tourism board has listed this central café and its coffee and bakery menu. Check its current opening hours and menu.

Map

Brauhaus

The tourism board’s restaurant listing describes this German-style beer and dining venue. The information is outdated, so its current operating status has not been confirmed.

Map

22 Degrees South

The tourism board lists this as a restaurant near the Lighthouse. Check directly for current operating information.

Map

Tiger Reef

The tourism board lists this as a beachfront restaurant and bar. Check its current operating status and menu.

Map

Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Bar Lounge

The tourism board’s restaurant guide describes this central restaurant and bar and mentions seafood. Check in advance whether it is currently open.

Map

The Tug

The restaurant’s official website provides its address in the Jetty area, information about its seafood, and a direct booking option. Opening days and hours may vary by date.

Map

Seeing Swakopmund with the medal on

7 places

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Swakopmund Lighthouse

The Swakopmund tourist information guide explains the lighthouse’s history and its current role as a navigational beacon.

Map

Swakopmund Museum

The visitor guide features the downtown museum and Sam Cohen Library together. Check the opening hours before you visit.

Map

Swakopmund Jetty

The visitor guide features this coastal jetty. Check which sections are open and whether it is safe to visit at the time of your trip.

Map

The Mole / Palm Beach

The city visitor guide describes this as a coastal walking and beach area. It does not make assumptions about sea conditions or swimming safety.

Map

National Marine Aquarium of Namibia

The visitor guide features the marine aquarium. Check separately whether it is open on the day of your visit and what the entry requirements are.

Map

Woermannhaus & Damara Tower

Commons heritage category confirms the Woermann House/Damara Tower site; visitor access to the tower was not established.

Map

Old Amtsgericht

The visitor guide features the former courthouse, but does not guarantee that visitors can enter.

Map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Swakopmund runners' room

FAQ

When does Rössing National Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in March 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, March 7, 2026.

How much is the Rössing National Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about NAD 30.

How do I register for Rössing National Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: EasyReg online entry (2026 historical).

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Rössing National Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the Rössing National Marathon 2027 start?

You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Swakopmund in the STAY section of this page.

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Rössing National Marathon

About Rössing National Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run