Maretha Smit will line up in the green of Nedbank Running Club at the 2026 Nelson Mandela Marathon, bringing an impressive combination of marathon speed, ultra-running strength and extensive experience to the start line.
NELSON MANDELA MARATHON | ELITE PROFILE:
Maretha Smit
Maretha has enjoyed another strong 2026 season, including standout performances at both Two Oceans and Comrades:
- Peninsula Marathon – 4th, 2:56:20
- Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon 56km – 16th, Silver Medal, 2nd WPA, 3:56:42
- Comrades Marathon Up Run – 15th, Isavel Roche-Kelly Medal, 6:39:11
Her 2025 season included:
- Valencia Marathon – 2:48:23
- Blouberg Marathon – 2nd, 2:54:21
- Tygerberg 30km – 1st, 2:06:43
- Comrades Marathon Down Run – 25th, Isavel Roche-Kelly Medal, 6:57:56
- Pinelands 10km – 38:25
Her personal bests include:
- 10km – 38:25 | Pinelands 10km, 2025
- 21.1km – 1:22:45 | Valencia, 2025
- Marathon – 2:48:23 | Valencia Marathon, 2025
- Two Oceans 56km – 3:56:42 | Two Oceans, 2026
- Comrades Up Run – 6:39:11 | Comrades Marathon, 2026
- Comrades Down Run – 6:57:56 | Comrades Marathon, 2025
With her proven strength from the marathon through to the iconic ultra distances, we look forward to seeing Maretha take on the Nelson Mandela Marathon and wish her everything of the best as she proudly represents the Green Dream Team!
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