South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · ASWD
Fancourt Marathon
Verified 22 May 2026 · Last updated 10 Sep 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
Verified 3mos ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Fancourt Marathon takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, from 06:00, at The Ridge in George, Western Cape. Distances are 42.2km and 21.1km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 150 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:00 | 11:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 120 | ZAR 50 | Road | 07:30 | 11:00 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Substitutions
NO substitutions after the 10 October 2026
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
The Ridge - Fancourt
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · 12:00–21:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Prize Giving
11:00
Walkers
Social walkers welcome — finish at your own pace.
Timing
Timing will be done by Bout Time – your timing chip will be in your race bib provided.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Substitutions
NO substitutions after the 10 October 2026
- Both the 21.2km and 42.2km routes do include dirt tracks and farm roads – road running shoes are appropriate however gravel shoes can be enjoyed on these routes too.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
The Ridge, Fancourt
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Claudia Richard
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