John Nugent Memorial Marathon

The Energy Lab Athletic Company is proud to present Upington's premier running festival. Hosted by the popular Desert Palace Resort and Casino, runners can choose from to run either a full marathon (Two Oceans and Comrades Qualifier), half marathon or 10km The relatively flat routes take runners along the banks of the Orange River and through magnificent vineyards and pecan orchards. The early start means that runners don't need to fear the the famed Upington heat. Finishers all receive a medal and the racing snakes will be competing for generous cash prizes generously made available by our title sponsor the Desert Palace Resort and Casino