SPAR Knysna Forest Marathon

How to Enter

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Entry fee range for the event: R 220 - R 240

Entry Information

Knysna Forest Marathon Entry Fees 2023:
	Marathon (42.2km)	Half-Marathon (21.1km)
Entry Fee	R240	R220
Temp License	R40	R40

No entries available on race day
An event T-Shirt is available for R240
Moisture management, long sleeve event T-shirt

Moisture Management, Long-sleeve Event Shirts are available for purchase online with race entries only. A limited amount will also be available for purchase at the Knysna Forest Marathon registration and on race day.
Confirmation of your entry will be emailed as soon as payment has been received.
Race numbers will be confirmed mid-June by email to all successful entrants.
The Knysna Forest Marathon will accept substitutions for the 2023 race during the substitution window period of 22 May - 4 June 2023.
WITHDRAWL PROCESS

Entrants who have successfully entered the 2023 Knysna Forest Marathon will have the opportunity to withdraw from the race during the window period of 22 – 28 May 2023.
An Admin Fee of 15% of the entry fee will be deducted from the withdrawing athlete.
A refund of 85% of the entry fee will be made to all withdrawing athletes who have been successfully substituted
Entry slots that have been made available by withdrawing entrants will then be made available on a first come first serve basis to individuals wanting to enter the event via an online substitution entry window period of 29 May – 04 June 2023.
The substitution entry fee will be the same as per the 2023 entry fee.
No late substitutions will be accepted.
There will be no money or voucher exchange between athletes.

Refunds

Entry fees are non-refundable

Entry Limit = 7000

Entry limit for this event is 7000 entries

Substitutions

Substitutions allowed

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SPAR 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, 7 July @ 10h00-22h00

SPAR 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

Refreshments

Refreshments will be on sale

Prize Giving

Scheduled to start at 12h45

Lucky Draws

Lucky draws will be held

TIMING: Gun to Mat
TRANSPORT: Taxis start leaving from Vigilance Drive at 04h30.

SPAR Knysna Forest Marathon

Route Maps

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42.2km Marathon

SPAR Knysna Forest Marathon Marathon Route Map

21.1km Half-Marathon

Half-Marathon Route Map

Accommodation

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Training Programs

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Date & Time

Sat, 08 Jul @ 07h00

Distance

42.2km

Race Type

Road Race

Cut Off

5h30m (12h30)

Minimum Age

20 years

Entry Limit

1250

Entry fee

R 240

Temp License

R 40

Date & Time

Sat, 08 Jul @ 08h00

Distance

21.1km

Race Type

Road Race

Cut Off

3h30m (11h30)

Minimum Age

16 years

Entry Limit

5750

Entry fee

R 220

Temp License

R 40

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How to Enter

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Refunds

Entry Limit = 7000

Substitutions

Number collection

Number Collection Information

Race Day Information

Handouts

Refreshments

Prize Giving

Lucky Draws

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42.2km Marathon

21.1km Half-Marathon

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Marathon

Date & Time

Sat, 08 Jul @ 07h00

Distance

42.2km

Race Type

Road Race

Cut Off

5h30m (12h30)

Minimum Age

20 years

Entry Limit

1250

Entry fee

R 240

Temp License

R 40

Half-Marathon

Date & Time

Sat, 08 Jul @ 08h00

Distance

21.1km

Race Type

Road Race

Cut Off

3h30m (11h30)

Minimum Age

16 years

Entry Limit

5750

Entry fee

R 220

Temp License

R 40

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