Big Five Marathon
18 June 2022
The definitive source for all things race-related: everything you need to know before, during, and after race day.
Race Information
Find all the important practical information about the race.
Route & Elevation
Familiarize yourself with the race's elevation profile and route.
Results
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Race Videos & Photos
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Like all Albatros Adventure Marathons, the Big Five Marathon is designed to be more than just a race. It's also about enjoying time together with family, friends and other running-minded spirits. Spectators welcome!
In order to register for Big Five Marathon, you must sign up for one of the tour packages.
Ways to Enter
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Accommodation
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Packages
Big Five Marathon 2022 7-day package
15 - 21 Jun | 7 days | 2250 EUR
Extend your stay in Entabeni and make the most of your African safari.
Travel partners
The most comprehensive list of travel partners who offer Big Five Marathon packages with flights.
Southern Africa is brimming with natural wonders. Catch a glimpse of the Big Five game, take a helicopter over a thunderous waterfall, or explore alien landscapes among sand dunes.
The Big Five Marathon is more than just a marathon - it's a journey through Southern Africa! Take advantage of your trip to see all that South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe have to offer.
Extensions
Big Five Safari & Panorama Route 2022- Manyeleti Private Game Reserve
21 - 25 Jun | 5 days | 1300 EUR
Can't get enough of Big Five sightings? Take another safari!
Victoria Falls 2022- The Smoke That Thunders
21 - 24 Jun | 4 days | 1900 EUR
Stand in awe of one of the world's largest waterfalls.
Cape Town 2022
21 - 25 Jun | 5 days | 1300 EUR
Visit the city of Cape Town, tour the Winelands, and see the adorable African penguins at Boulders Beach.
From history and wildlife to cuisine and climate, get to know to South Africa.
Travel to South Africa
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Map of Southern Africa
Take a look at a map highlighting our destinations in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Destination Guide
Find short and sweet answers to help you travel in South Africa - everything from currency to language and more.
Climate & Weather in South Africa
Check out what weather to expect on race day, as well as average weather in Entabeni and Cape Town.
Photos of Southern Africa
Browse a collection of spectacular photos from our African destinations.
Curious about other people's experiences or still have questions regarding the race, booking, or traveling?
FAQ & Contact
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Reviews
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Blog
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Media Resources
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Partners & Sponsors
Read here about our wonderful sponsors, partners, and suppliers - and how you can be one of them.
Travel partners
Look here for a list of travel partners who offer the Big Five Marathon packages with flights.
We partner with a number of travel agents around the world, who can offer you the Big Five Marathon and holiday package including flights from your country.
Australia
Travelling Fit
Level 1, Suite 1
66 Terrigal Esplanade
PO Box 583
Terrigal NSW 2260
Australia
66 Terrigal Esplanade
PO Box 583
Terrigal NSW 2260
Australia
Phone: 1300 728 296 | +61 2 4385 2455
Fax: +61 2 4385 2476
Austria
Runners unlimited by Ruefa
Lassallestraße 3
1020 Wien
Austria
1020 Wien
Austria
Belgium
Loopreizen.be
Villa California
Escudostraat 2
2991 XV Barendrecht
The Netherlands
Escudostraat 2
2991 XV Barendrecht
The Netherlands
Brazil
Kamel Turismo
Praça Demétrio Ribeiro 17, grupo 804
22011-020 Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro RJ
Brazil
22011-020 Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro RJ
Brazil
Att.: Elisabet Olival
Phone: +(55) 21 2275 0146
Canada
Marathon Tours and Travel
100 Everett Ave., Suite 2
Chelsea, MA 02150
USA
Chelsea, MA 02150
USA
Att.: Ann Haebler
Phone: +(1) 617-242-7845
Fax: +(1) 617-242-7686
China
ZX-Tour
Room 810, Bld. 10, Luozhuangxili
Zhichun Road
Haidan District
Beijing 100088
China
Zhichun Road
Haidan District
Beijing 100088
China
Denmark
Albatros Travel
Tøndergade 16
1752 Copenhagen V
Denmark
1752 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Italy
Ovunque Running
by Ovunque Viaggi
Rua Pioppa 9/13
41100 Modena
Italy
Rua Pioppa 9/13
41100 Modena
Italy
Mexico
Plaza Maratones S.A. de C.V.
Río Panuco No 157
Col Cuauhtémoc
México 06500 D.F.
Mexico
Col Cuauhtémoc
México 06500 D.F.
Mexico
Phone: (00 52) 55-52 07 00 01, Phone: 01 800 777 00 50 (Domestic Toll Free)
Fax: (00 52) 55-52 08 61 22
Netherlands
Loopreizen.nl
Villa California
Escudostraat 2
2991 XV Barendrecht
The Netherlands
Escudostraat 2
2991 XV Barendrecht
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Travel Managers Group
Travel Managers Group
P.O. Box 65-117 Mairangi Bay,
Auckland 0754
New Zealand
P.O. Box 65-117 Mairangi Bay,
Auckland 0754
New Zealand
Calder & Lawson Marathon Tours
PO Box 4219
Hamilton East
Hamilton 3247
New Zealand
Hamilton East
Hamilton 3247
New Zealand
Att.: Sophie Russo
Phone: +(64)7 856 9009
Fax: +(64)7 856 0960
Spain
Marathinez Tours
C/Bolívar 15
Madrid
Spain
Madrid
Spain
Switzerland
Albis Reisen
Albisriederstr. 334
8047 Zürich
Switzerland
8047 Zürich
Switzerland
United Kingdom
2:09 Events
63 Osborne Road
Farnborough
GU14 6AP
United Kingdom
Farnborough
GU14 6AP
United Kingdom
Sports Tours International
91 Walkden Road
Walkden
Manchester
M28 7BQ
Walkden
Manchester
M28 7BQ
Att.: Vicki Roth
Phone: +44 (0) 161 703 8161
USA
Marathon Tours & Travel
100 Everett Ave., suite 2
Chelsea, MA 02150
USA
Chelsea, MA 02150
USA
Let's Travel Vacations
370 Piercy Rd.
San Jose, CA 95138
USA
San Jose, CA 95138
USA
Att.: LeRoy Daleen
Phone: +1 408 972 0770