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Welcome to theBachmus Coastal Marathon
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Bachmus Coastal Marathon. This annual coastal running challenge brings heart, scenery and challenge together in one unforgettable race. The Bachmus Coastal Marathon started 3 years ago, after the previous host ended their sponsorship.

Bachmus stepped in to revive this popular race. Since then the marathon has seen a surge of entrants. With runners travelling from far to join the locals, making this event bigger and bigger each year.

Below you will find all you need to know, including the date, times, locations, routes and rules to ensure you are well geared and informed. If you have not enter yet, what are you waiting for? Click here to enter for the race.


race info
42km
starts: 06:00
SWAKOPMUND ATHLETICS STADIUM, SWAKOPMUND (Next to the Dome).
21km
starts: 06:45
NEAR DARE DEVIL ADVENTURES, LANGSTRAND
Across the road from Dare Devil Adventures on the Beach Road - Please note no parking allowed at Dare Devil Adventures. Park on sea side.
10km
starts: 06:30
WALVIS BAY PRIVATE SCHOOL SPORT FIELD.
5km
starts: 08:00
WALVIS BAY PRIVATE SCHOOL SPORT FIELD.




the routes
42 km Swakopmund to Walvis Bay
21 km Langstrand to Walvis Bay
10 km Langoon to Walvis Bay Private School
some quick facts
Here’s what makes it special:
  1. Scenic and open course: Flat, fast, and coastal — perfect for personal bests or simply immersing yourself in the moment.
  2. Distances for all: Full marathon (42.2km), half marathon, 10km, and 5km fun runs.
  3. Local & international: Athletes from across Namibia and beyond gather here, sharing the miles, the spirit, and the will to push boundaries.
  4. Qualifying chance: This race is recognized as a qualifier for both Two Oceans and Comrades Marathon — seize that shot!
  5. Strong legacy: In 2024, over 900 participants took on the challenge.
  6. At its core, this isn’t just a race — it’s an experience. Every coastal breeze, every crowd cheer, every kilometer ticked off — they add up to something larger than time on a clock.