Vaal River City Marathon takes place on 13 September 2026 at Isak Steyl Stadium, one of the standout events on the Vaal River Carnival programme this season.
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon starts and finishes at Isak Steyl Stadium, giving runners a route through the Vaal Triangle as part of the carnival’s dedicated sporting weekend. Run a day after the F1 Powerboat Race, the marathon is positioned as a signature endurance event on the Vaal Carnival calendar, drawing club and recreational runners from across Gauteng. Rand Water’s backing points to a route that likely takes in riverside sections of Sedibeng, in keeping with the carnival’s river-focused theme. Whether you’re running or spectating, it’s a good reason to base a September weekend in the Vaal Triangle. Categories, start times and entry details are managed by the race organisers ahead of the event.
Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon: Event Details
Date: 13 September 2026
Venue: Isak Steyl Stadium
Region: Sedibeng, Gauteng
Isak Steyl Stadium sits in the Sedibeng district on the banks of the Vaal River, about an hour’s drive south of Johannesburg. The area is the heart of the Vaal River Carnival season, and visitors can combine this event with river cruises, resort stays and other carnival fixtures happening across Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging and Sharpeville.
Tickets and Booking
Ticket pricing will be confirmed by the organisers closer to the date. Keep an eye on the Emfuleni Local Municipality and Vaal River Carnival channels for booking and programme updates.
Whether you’re a local or planning a visit to Sedibeng, Vaal River City Marathon is a date worth circling on your calendar. Explore more September events across Gauteng on our events page.
