ABOUT US
FOLLOW THE SUN THROUGH LIVING HISTORY
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.
A City of Pioneers and Firsts
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.
From its birth as a mining camp to becoming a beacon of progress, Kimberley boasts remarkable achievements in African urban development:
1881
Home to Africa's first stock exchange
1882
First city in the Southern Hemisphere to introduce electric street lighting
Cultural Touchpoints
Kimberley Big Hole
McGregor Museum
Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre
Sol Plaatje Museum
Northern Cape Provincial Legislature
William Humphreys Art Gallery
The Honoured Dead Memorial
Star of the West Restaurant