Overview

About this event

The 2026 Beaufort West Half-Marathon will take place Saturday, 29 August 2026 from 07:00, at Rustdene Stadium in Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km and 10km races.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 29 Aug 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 145	ZAR 50	Run / Walk	07:00	10:00
Minimum age 16 years
10km Run	ZAR 125	ZAR 50	Road	07:15	09:15
Minimum age 14 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

No entries available on race day.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Rustdene Stadium, Beaufort West Click for directions

Finish Rustdene Stadium, Beaufort West Click for directions

Handouts

Medals to all finishers within the cut-off time

Water Points

Water points every ~5 km along the route.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Prize Giving

Prize Giving will start at 10H30

Social Walkers Welcome

Walkers welcome — extra 30min cut-off time

Timing

Electronic chip timing

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (385.66 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Rustdene Stadium

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Elbrie Oliphant

[email protected] +27734054865

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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