Johannesburg City Marathon is an annual road‑running event in Johannesburg, South Africa, featuring a full marathon (42.2 km), half marathon (21.1 km) and a 10 km race. Known as the “Race of Gold,” it serves as an official Comrades Marathon qualifier and attracts runners of all levels to enjoy scenic urban routes through landmarks such as Wits University, Nelson Mandela Bridge and Constitution Hill. The event features early morning starts (6:00 AM for the 21.1 km and 42.2 km races, 7:00 AM for the 10 km), cut‑off times (runners must clear the 26 km mark by 9:30 AM and finish by 12:00 PM), free T‑shirts for early entrants, and tiered registration fees. Held annually around late March, the 2027 edition is projected for Sunday, March 21, 2027.