Nelson Mandela Bay 1City Maratho

NMB 1City Marathon – Nelson Mandela Bay takes place on 6 December 2025 in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). This scenic marathon serves as a qualifier for both the Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon. Organized by Eastern Province Athletics, the event features a full marathon (42.2 km), half marathon (21.1 km) and 10 km option, offering participants multiple distance choices with generous cut‑off times and medal awards for top finishers. Held at Baywest Mall, the course takes runners through the vibrant streets of Nelson Mandela Bay, offering a competitive yet community‑oriented experience. Early online entries (by 30 November 2025) cost around R260 and guarantee a free T‑shirt for the first 400 registrants; late entries are accepted with an additional R30 fee. With a typical finisher count of around 500 and firmly embedded in the local running legacy, this marathon combines performance, tradition, and celebration of running culture in South Africa.