Overview

About this event

The 2026 Optimum Meiringspoort Half-Marathon took place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, starting at Meiringspoort and finishing at De Rust NG Church in De Rust, Western Cape. Distances were 21.1km and 12.5km. Results are available on RunningCalendar.

Note that due to the flooding in the poort, this year's route will be a circle route for the 21 while the 12 will be a point to point on the 21 route. The route will have approximately 10km of tar and the balance will be on a gravel road through the Middelplaas area.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 10 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
12.5km Race	ZAR 350	ZAR 55	Run / Walk	07:00	09:30
Minimum age 15 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 400	ZAR 55	Road	07:15	10:45
Minimum age 16 years

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

Course

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Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

De Rust NG Church, Corner Le Roux and Church Street

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Meiringspoort Half-Marathon

[email protected] +27870125044

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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