PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
19 September 2025

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Enter the 2025 South Coast Marathon!

The subtropical climate and incredible natural beauty make the KZN South Coast the ultimate sports destination. Runners and walkers are encouraged to experience this first-hand by entering the 2025 South Coast Marathon presented by the South Coast Striders Athletics Club. And this year, the race – taking place on Sunday, 28 September 2025 – includes a bonus prize for the winner who breaks the marathon record!”

The KZN South Coast is a top Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events [MICE] destination, with our climate and setting ideally suited to outdoor sports events such as these,” commented Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “We’d like to commend the South Coast Striders Athletics Club on organising another great event that attracts athletes and tourists to uncover adventure on our shores. We encourage everyone to sign up or come support on the day – or extend your stay for a memorable spring holiday on the KZN South Coast!”

South Coast Marathon 2025 Details

• Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025
• Start and End Venue: UGU Sports and Leisure Centre
• Time: 6am
• Enter: www.webtickets.co.za
• Registration | Race Pack Collection:
Margate Country Club on 27 September 11am to 5pm OR
UGU Stadium on race morning from 4.30am to 5.30am.
• Costs: R90 for 5km | R230 for 10km | R340 for 21km | R440 for 42km
• Contact: 072 132 2006 | 081 794 6515 | 083 236 6377
• Information: www.southcoastriders.co.za | South Coast Striders Athletics Club on Facebook

Runners can enter the 10km, 21km, or 42km races with online entries ending at midnight on Wednesday, 24 September. There is also a fun 5km fun run for families to enjoy. There is prize money for the top three, with the winner earning double the prize money for breaking the record! All finishers will receive medals on the day.

• Winner: R12 500 (PLUS another R12 500 for breaking the record)
• 2nd Place: R8 500
• 3rd Place: R5 500

Unlock More on the KZN South Coast!

Beyond the many events, the KZN South Coast is a premier beach destination offering a diverse array of tourism experiences. With the most Blue Flag beaches and tidal pools in the province, it’s perfect for seaside relaxation, while world-class dive sites at Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks provide thrilling marine adventures alongside deep-sea fishing. The region is a golfer’s paradise, featuring 11 top-quality courses and welcoming clubhouses.

Unlock adventure on the KZN South Coast with hiking, mountain biking, 4×4 trails, and extreme sports like ziplining and gorge swinging in the scenic hinterland. Nature lovers can explore vast reserves and the Wellness Way Route, while cultural and heritage attractions include township tours, the Mission Tourism Route, and many hiking excursions.

Agri-tourism flourishes with farm visits and rural outings, and motorsport enthusiasts can head to Dezzi Raceway for high-octane action. The area also supports business tourism and event hosting with great MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) facilities in a breathtaking coastal setting.

Get in Touch!

Unlock adventure on the KZN South Coast! Unlock more by downloading the Explore KZN South Coast app, visiting the KZN South Coast website www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za; following South Coast Tourism on Facebook; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; and South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise on LinkedIn. And click here to check out previous SCTIE press releases. Watch why KZN South Coast is a top tourism destination here.

Follow the hashtags #uncovermore #uncoveradventure

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About KZN South Coast

Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom, the KZN South Coast stretches 120 kilometres from Scottburgh to Port Edward and inland to Harding. Here, the spirit of adventure can be discovered among the many cultural experiences, as well as the 35 nature trails and 58 beaches, ideal for activities like river rafting, abseiling, suspension bridges, paintball, surfing, SUP, canoeing, beach horse rides, shark cage diving and free diving. Nicknamed ‘The Golf Coast’, there are 11 golf courses on the KZN South Coast ranging in difficulty, with endless hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails for more rugged excursions. Promoting sustainability, the KZN South Coast has a growing agri-tourism sector that offers world-class produce and hosts tours and excursions. The region boasts several permanently managed Blue Flag beaches and is home to some of the world’s top diving sites, Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. The originality continues with the annual Sardine Run, coined the #GreatestShoalonEarth, which is the largest biomass migration on earth and a marvel to witness. The region’s many nature reserves are inhabited by indigenous birds and wildlife, and it holds the title of ‘smallest desert on earth’, The Red Desert in Port Edward. The KZN South Coast is a fast-emerging MICE destination which has played host to several high-profile events including The Bike Fest, The Conservation Symposium, The Ocean Festival, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu International Film Festival, and the South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run Series.

Issued on behalf of:
South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE)

Disseminated by:
Olivia Jones Communications

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