Overview

About this event

The 2027 Outeniqua Chair Challenge takes place on Saturday, 27 February 2027, from 07:00, at Carpe Diem School in George, Western Cape. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. An online entry link and on-the-day entry details for 2027 have not been published yet.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 27 Feb 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 100	Road	07:00	10:00
Minimum age 15 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 80	Road	07:00	—
Minimum age 15 years
10km Wheelchair	ZAR 60	Road	08:00	—
5km Fun Event	ZAR 50	Road	10:30	—

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Refunds

The entry fee will not be returned unless the organisers reject the entry

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Carpe Diem School, Lang St, Bos En Dal, George Click for directions

Finish Carpe Diem School, Lang St, Bos En Dal, George Click for directions

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Refunds

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Athlete registration on 26 February from 11am to 6pm. Official opening at 6:30pm

Where

Location

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Carpe Diem School, Lang St, Bos En Dal

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Alewijn Dippenaar

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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