Johannesburg will host the Johannesburg City Marathon on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with more than 5 000 runners expected across three race distances. The event, organised by the Johannesburg Harriers Athletics Club, will take place at Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre in Kibler Park and includes a 42.2km marathon, 21.1km half marathon and a 10km race. The race is significant for long-distance athletes as it serves as an official qualifier for the Comrades Marathon, while also impacting traffic, local activity and community movement in southern Johannesburg.
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The first Soweto Derby of the season lands in Gauteng this Saturday, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates set to meet at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. For many fans, it is not only a match day. It is a full weekend plan that includes watch parties, pre-game meet-ups, and post-match hangouts across the province. With tickets often limited and demand typically high, many supporters will watch from sports bars, restaurants, and entertainment nodes that screen big fixtures.
How GTA plans to leverage these three key elements—G20, music, and sports—to enhance its reputation as a premier destination for business, tourism, and investment at World Travel Market Africa 2025.