SANI STAGGER
An extraordinary running experience with breathtaking views!
The steepest marathon in southern africa!
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located on Sani PAss, Sani stagger is an out & back course that runs from South africa to lesotho, and back!
The course runs 21.1km up sani pass to the lesotho border post, and then 21.1km back down the pass to south africa.
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Event date:
Saturday 8 November 2025
Entries OPEN 5 MARCH AT 9AM
MERCHANDISE SALES ARE CLOSED
42.2km INFORMATION
Sani Stagger takes place along the 21 km gravel road of Sani Pass, on the magnificent scenic route between the Premier Resort Sani Pass and the Lesotho border post.
The 42.2km Marathon starts on the Premier Resort Sani Pass golf course and runs 21.1km to the top of the Sani Pass at the Lesotho border and 21.1km back down again, finishing on the golf course.
Total VERTICAL GAIN: 1,418 m
Start Location: Premier Resort Sani Pass Golf Course
Start time: 06h00
NOTE: There is a cut off of 3hrs 45mins at the turnaround point. Runners not getting to the top by 9:45am will not be able to continue.
There is no cut off at the finish line.
PASSPORT INFORMATIOn
Runners do not require passports.
Runners only require passports if they are staying overnight at the top and they will then need to go through the South African and Lesotho border passport control.
During the race only ATHLETES and OFFICIALS will be given access via the SA Border Control.
Should you wish to visit Sani Top, you will need to carry your passport and you will need to be processed through South Africa and Lesotho border controls. You may be arrested for illegal entry should you cross through the field and fences.
NOTE: No vehicles will be permitted on the route unless authorised to transport runners. Please adhere to this rule so as to avoid disqualification
ENVIRONMENT
Sani Stagger takes place in the Maloti Drakensberg World Heritage Site.
We urge all runners to empty cups etc. in the refuse bins provided throughout the route. This is a very serious matter.
Runners found littering will be disqualified from the race.
ENTRY DETAILS
42.2km ENTRY FEE
TBC
ENTRIES OPEN 5 MARCH 2025
IMPORTANT:
Entries will be processed via QUICKET.
Entry fees DO NOT include any apparel.
MERCHANDISE SALES ARE CLOSED.
REGISTRATION
Registration will be at the Underberg Country Club from 11am to 8pm on Friday. There will be no late Registration on the Saturday morning of the race. You will need to produce your ID at registration and you may not register on someone else’s behalf. This is for a number of reasons, including medical safety and Covid protocols.
Parking at registration will be on the Cricket Field in front of the Clubhouse, please follow the signs and marshalls. The Country Club has a restaurant and bar and the local community will appreciate any support that you can provide.
RACE APPAREL
You will be able to collect all pre-ordered apparel at registration. There will be a limited amount of additional apparel available for sale, both at registration and on race day near the start/finish.
MERCHANDISE SALES ARE CLOSED.
