South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · ASWD
Fancourt Marathon
Verified 22 May 2026 · Last updated 10 Jul 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Fancourt Marathon will take place Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 06:00, at The Ridge, Fancourt in George, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 42km and 21km races.
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.
Entries close 10 Oct 2026 or when sold out.
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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
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Prize Giving
11:00
Social Walkers Welcome
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.
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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