Diamonds and Dorings | Kimberly Bighole Marathon 2025
The Diamond & Dorings Kimberley Big Hole Marathon isn’t just another race – it’s the first major marathon to celebrate the Northern Cape’s untapped spirit, weaving through a living museum of resilience and hope. We’re not just mapping a route; we’re reclaiming a narrative. This marathon is a catalyst, designed to showcase Kimberley’s profound heritage to the world and ignite a new chapter of energy, tourism, and pride for the Northern Cape.
Kimberley was built on dreams extracted from the depths. The Big Hole stands as a raw testament to the ambition and grit that shaped a nation – a hand-dug chasm that yielded tons of diamonds and forged a city of historic firsts.
This monumental excavation, reaching 240 meters deep and revealing over 2,722 kg of diamonds, sits at the heart of our city and this exhilarating marathon. It represents the ultimate fusion of history and endurance that defines our event.
RACE INFO
This isn’t just another marathon – it’s Northern Cape’s premier running event that connects athletes with Kimberley’s profound heritage. From the first light over the Big Hole to the final cheer at Sol Plaatje University
DATE: Saturday, 22 November 2025
START POINT: Sol Plaatje University (SPU), Kimberley
End POINT: Sol Plaatje University SPORTS GROUNDS
DISTANCES AND TIMES
42.2km – 05h30 am
21.1km – 05h30 am
10km – 05h45 am
5km – 05h45 am
ENTRY FEES
42.2km – R250
21.1km – R180
10km – R120
5km – R70
TEMPORARY LICENCES
42.2km – R70
21.1km – R70
10km – R70
5km – R50
AGE RESTRICTIONS
42.2km- 20 years
21.1km- 16 years
10km- 14 years
5km- 9 years
PRIZE MONEY
R1.2 Million in Prize Money
Prize Giving and Luck Draws @ 10h00 am
Medals for all finishers