The Bible Reading Marathon in Brakpan was organised independently to the original marathon in Despatch (which later moved to Kariega (Uitenhage)).

The Bible Reading Marathon in Brakpan was held at the Jehovah Jireh Pinkster Gemeente, it was their second marathon.
From 21 Oktober 07:00 to 24 Oktober 11:48.
New record time of 76 hours and 52 minutes.