Temp Suburbs Goldmine They take their #RunClean campaigns seriously in the Free State. Finish Start This is exactly what you want to see at the end of a marathon – a friendly face & some juicy, chilled watermelon🍉. Odendaalsrus Gold mine For a 25-hour day (or a 26-mile run). Welkom sign Cornfields Departing Odendaalsrus if you want some shade you have to get into the dog box).

A hot arrival but a good haul at the Mielie Marathon. One of the race’s founders, Louis Massyn, well on his way to a 38th finish (and still making the most of hometown advantage). The race offers a permanent number to her regular customers and you can get some Comrades tips from local legend Louis Massyn (47 Comrades finishes) along the route.Ģ50km (2h30) drive from Joburg down the N1.įlyer (where available) Route Map Route Profile Mielie is a flat marathon through the Free State gold and cornfields. This will be the 44th running of the event (as such it is the oldest marathon in the States) and is a great pick for a fast January qualifier. The route is flat and the support tables are friendly. This is a fast, uncongested, single-lap marathon around the Free State’s second largest city.

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