The upcoming Soweto Marathon, a beacon of South African spirit, necessitates comprehensive road closures to ensure a smooth race day.
Soweto Marathon road closures in place on Sunday, 5 November 2023
The marathon, affectionately known as “The People’s Race,” is slated to celebrate its rich heritage on Sunday.
This event, deeply embedded in the nation’s heart, will see participants from diverse backgrounds converging to run past several historical landmarks in Soweto.
Notable sights along the route include the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, which stand as silent testaments to the country’s past.
The marathon, which offers 42km, 21km, and 10km distances, will bring together both competitive athletes and spirited enthusiasts.
The City of Johannesburg has announced that to accommodate this significant sporting event, road closures will be in effect from early dawn at 05:00 until late afternoon at 16:00.
The areas affected encompass major parts of the township, including:
- Nasrec
- Riverlea
- Orlando
- Diepkloof
- Pimville
- Rockville
- Jabulani
- Central Western Jabavu
- Mofolo
- Dube
- Kliptown
- Pennyville
- Aeroton
Several major roads will be inaccessible during the marathon, including:
- Soweto Highway
- Randshow Road
- Nasrec Road
- Chris Hani Road
- Modjaji Street
- Klipspruit Valley Road
- Union Road
- Koma Road
- Elias Motsoaledi Road
- Mphuti Street
- Machaba Drive
- Mzilikatzi Street
- Mncube Drive
- Mtipa Street
- Kumalo Main Road
- Vilakazi Street
- Armitage Street
- Martha Louw Street
- Mooki Street
- Main Road
- New Canada Road
- Main Reef Road
Residents and visitors in the vicinity are advised to plan their travel accordingly and be prepared for detours.
