Event Schedule

Complete timeline for Buffalo Marathon 2025. Mark your calendars and plan your day for an unforgettable marathon experience.

53
Days Until Marathon
Oct 11
Saturday, 2025
7:00 AM
Race Start Time

Marathon Day Timeline

8:30 AM
Registration & Race Pack Collection

Pick up your race number, t-shirt, and race pack

Buffalo Park Recreation Centre
5:30 AM
Marathon Start

Full Marathon and Half Marathon start

Start Line
6:00 AM
Power Challenge Start

10KM Power Challenge begins

Start Line
6:00 AM
Family Fun Run Start

5KM Family Fun Run begins

Start Line
6:00 AM
Kid Run Start

1KM Kid Run begins

Start Line
11:00 AM
Post-Race Celebration

Food, drinks, and celebration

Event Grounds
11:30 AM
Awards Ceremony

Prize giving and medal ceremony

Main Stage
1:00 PM
Live Entertainment

Zambia Army Pop Band performance

Main Stage

Marathon Day Schedule

8:30 AM
Registration & Race Pack Collection

Pick up your race number, t-shirt, and race pack

Buffalo Park Recreation Centre
5:30 AM
Marathon Start

Full Marathon and Half Marathon start

Start Line
6:00 AM
Power Challenge Start

10KM Power Challenge begins

Start Line
6:00 AM
Family Fun Run Start

5KM Family Fun Run begins

Start Line
6:00 AM
Kid Run Start

1KM Kid Run begins

Start Line
11:00 AM
Post-Race Celebration

Food, drinks, and celebration

Event Grounds
11:30 AM
Awards Ceremony

Prize giving and medal ceremony

Main Stage
1:00 PM
Live Entertainment

Zambia Army Pop Band performance

Main Stage

Important Information

Race Pack Collection
Friday, October 10, 2025

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Buffalo Park Recreation Centre

Saturday, October 11, 2025

5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Main Registration Tent

Bring your registration confirmation and valid ID
Parking & Transport
Free Parking Available
  • Buffalo Park Main Parking
  • Adjacent School Grounds
  • Street Parking (Limited)
Public Transport

Regular bus services available from city center. Special shuttle services arranged for early morning participants.

Food & Refreshments
Included in Registration
  • Free drink voucher
  • Water stations during race
  • Post-race refreshments
Additional Options
  • Braai packs available for purchase
  • Food vendors on-site
  • VIP refreshment area
Awards & Prizes
Prize Categories
  • Overall Male & Female Winners
  • Age Group Winners (5-year brackets)
  • Team Competition Winners
All Finishers Receive
  • Official finisher's medal
  • Digital completion certificate

Marathon Day Preparation

Night Before
  • Get a good night's sleep (7-8 hours)
  • Eat a carb-rich dinner
  • Prepare your race kit
  • Set multiple alarms
  • Hydrate well
Race Morning
  • Wake up 2-3 hours before race
  • Eat familiar breakfast
  • Arrive at venue by 6:00 AM
  • Warm up properly
  • Use restroom facilities
What to Bring
  • Race number bib
  • Comfortable running shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Personal water bottle
  • Identification & confirmation

Ready for Race Day?

Join us for an unforgettable marathon experience. Register now and be part of Buffalo Marathon 2025!

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Registration closes on September 30, 2025