Knysna Forest Marathon

How to Enter

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Entry fee range for the event: R210 - R230

Entry Information

Entry fees:

Marathon - R230
Half-Marathon - R210
Note that temporary license fees might apply

No entries available on race day
An event T-Shirt is available for R230
2022 Long sleeve Moisture Management Event T-Shirt

You must run the race you entered for. No Up or downgrades are available.
Running the race not entered for could result in a future ban from the Event
If you plan to run in costume you will need to buy a temporary license even if you are a registered Runner.

Refunds

Entry fees are non-refundable

Entry Limit = 6000

Entry limit for this event is 6000 entries

Substitutions

Substitutions allowed

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Knysna Forest Marathon

Number collection

See below for information pertaining to the collection of your race pack.

Number Collection Information

Number Collection will take place at:
- the venue on Friday, 8 July @ 10h00-22h00

There will be no registration or number collection on Saturday morning. No exceptions.
The race number confirmation together with positive Photo identification such as an ID book or a driver license must be produced at registration.
NO POSITIVE ID, NO RACE PACK.
T-shirts not collected in Person at Registration will be sold on behalf of our Charities on the Saturday. No T-shirts will be posted or kept for entrants not collected Registration.
At registration you will receive your race number (with timing chip), t-shirt (if ordered), goodie bag and final instructions.
The race number contains a tear-off section with the words "T-shirt"(if ordered) which must be torn off and exchanged for a t-shirt. No tag, no t-shirt. It also contains a tear-off section with the words “taxi” which must be torn off and handed to the loading staff on Saturday morning to be transported to the race start. Do not tear off until needed as it cannot be replaced, and you will not be able to get to the start venue.
The top tear off on your race number can be securely attached to your tog bag for handing in at the transport trucks at the Race start (see Route). Due to the nature of the service provided we do not accept responsibility for the bag or valuables placed in them.

Knysna Forest Marathon

Race Day Information

See below for more information pertaining to the lead-up to, and the race day itself

START & FINISH: Start and finish for all distances at Knysna High School Sports Fields

Handouts

Medals to all participants

Tog Bags

Tog bag facilities will be available

Refreshments

Refreshments will be on sale

Lucky Draws

Lucky draws will be held

TRANSPORT:

The provided Taxi Transport is the only way to get to the start. No private drop-offs at all.
The taxi pickup point to the start is from Vigilance Drive as per the map on the website.
Parking is available at Loerie-park and along George Rex Drive.
Entry into the Taxi Loading area is only available from the George Rex Drive Direction.
Taxis leave from Vigilance Drive from 04h30 onwards. Please comply with the final instructions in your race pack.

WATER: Water and other suitable refreshments will be provided at approximately 3km intervals on the route as well as at the start and finish
COVID RULES: The safety officer appointed, will have RULES and REGULATIONS set out and they must be strictly adhered to.

Knysna Forest Marathon

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Date & Time

Sat, 09 Jul @ 07h00

Distance

42.2km

Cut Off

5h30m (12h30)

Minimum Age

20y

Entry fee

R 230

Temp License

R 35

Date & Time

Sat, 09 Jul @ 08h00

Distance

21.1km

Cut Off

3h30m (11h30)

Minimum Age

16y

Entry fee

R 210

Temp License

R 35

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Knysna Forest Marathon 2022

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Saturday

07h00 - 12h30

Marathon (42.2km)

08h00 - 11h30

Half-Marathon (21.1km)

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Entry Limit = 6000

Substitutions

Number collection

Number Collection Information

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Lucky Draws

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Marathon

Date & Time

Sat, 09 Jul @ 07h00

Distance

42.2km

Cut Off

5h30m (12h30)

Minimum Age

20y

Entry fee

R 230

Temp License

R 35

Half-Marathon

Date & Time

Sat, 09 Jul @ 08h00

Distance

21.1km

Cut Off

3h30m (11h30)

Minimum Age

16y

Entry fee

R 210

Temp License

R 35

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