The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon takes place at the Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. This event is a qualifier for the Comrades and Two Oceans Marathons, attracting runners from across the region. Participants can choose from four race distances: 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, and 5km. The event is organized by the Actom Athletics Club and aims to promote road running goals at the start of the season. The marathon is supported by Rand Water and other partners, contributing to its success over the years.
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
14 September, 2025
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon (42.2 km) is a flat, fast full‑marathon distance held annually in Vanderbijlpark (Vaal Triangle), South Africa, starting and finishing at Isak Steyl Stadium. The standalone 42.2 km event serves as an official qualifier for both the Comrades and Two Oceans Marathons and typically kicks off at 06:00 am on race day.
Race Date:
14 September, 2025
The Rand Water Vaal River City Half Marathon (21.1 km) is a stand‑alone race within the Vaal River City event, held annually in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, starting from and finishing at Isak Steyl Stadium. It typically starts at about 06:00 am race day and serves as an official Comrades and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier for that distance only.
Race Date:
14 September, 2025
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon 10km is a standalone 10 kilometre road race held annually in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, within the Vaal River City event. Starting at approximately 06:15 am from Isak Steyl Stadium, it offers certified timing and serves as a qualifier for major races like Comrades and Two Oceans.
Race Date:
14 September, 2025
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon 5km is a standalone 5-kilometre road race held each year in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, starting at Isak Steyl Stadium and typically beginning around 06:30 am. This certified short-distance race is part of the event’s distance offerings and serves as an accessible qualifier for general road running participation (though not typically for Comrades or Two Oceans qualifying points).
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FAQs
What is the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
How long is the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
Where does the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon (42.2 km) is a flat, fast full‑marathon distance held annually in Vanderbijlpark (Vaal Triangle), South Africa, starting and finishing at Isak Steyl Stadium. The standalone 42.2 km event serves as an official qualifier for both the Comrades and Two Oceans Marathons and typically kicks off at 06:00 am on race day.
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon is 42km long.
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon takes place in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon (42.2 km) is a flat, fast full‑marathon distance held annually in Vanderbijlpark (Vaal Triangle), South Africa, starting and finishing at Isak Steyl Stadium. The standalone 42.2 km event serves as an official qualifier for both the Comrades and Two Oceans Marathons and typically kicks off at 06:00 am on race day.
How long is the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon take place?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon takes place in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
Runna classifies the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
How long is the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
Where does the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Half Marathon (21.1 km) is a stand‑alone race within the Vaal River City event, held annually in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, starting from and finishing at Isak Steyl Stadium. It typically starts at about 06:00 am race day and serves as an official Comrades and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier for that distance only.
The Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon is 21km long.
The Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon takes place in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Half Marathon (21.1 km) is a stand‑alone race within the Vaal River City event, held annually in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, starting from and finishing at Isak Steyl Stadium. It typically starts at about 06:00 am race day and serves as an official Comrades and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier for that distance only.
How long is the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon take place?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon takes place in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
Runna classifies the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rand Water Vaal River City Half-Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
How long is the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
Where does the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
How can I prepare for the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon 10km is a standalone 10 kilometre road race held annually in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, within the Vaal River City event. Starting at approximately 06:15 am from Isak Steyl Stadium, it offers certified timing and serves as a qualifier for major races like Comrades and Two Oceans.
The Rand Water Vaal River City 10km is 10km long.
The Rand Water Vaal River City 10km takes place in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon 10km is a standalone 10 kilometre road race held annually in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, within the Vaal River City event. Starting at approximately 06:15 am from Isak Steyl Stadium, it offers certified timing and serves as a qualifier for major races like Comrades and Two Oceans.
How long is the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
The Rand Water Vaal River City 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km take place?
The Rand Water Vaal River City 10km takes place in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
Runna classifies the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rand Water Vaal River City 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
How long is the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
Where does the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
How can I prepare for the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon 5km is a standalone 5-kilometre road race held each year in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, starting at Isak Steyl Stadium and typically beginning around 06:30 am. This certified short-distance race is part of the event’s distance offerings and serves as an accessible qualifier for general road running participation (though not typically for Comrades or Two Oceans qualifying points).
The Rand Water Vaal River City 5km is 5km long.
The Rand Water Vaal River City 5km takes place in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
The Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon 5km is a standalone 5-kilometre road race held each year in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, starting at Isak Steyl Stadium and typically beginning around 06:30 am. This certified short-distance race is part of the event’s distance offerings and serves as an accessible qualifier for general road running participation (though not typically for Comrades or Two Oceans qualifying points).
How long is the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
The Rand Water Vaal River City 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km take place?
The Rand Water Vaal River City 5km takes place in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
Runna classifies the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rand Water Vaal River City 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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