South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 27 Feb 2027
Start 07:00
2027
Road
ASA · ASWD
Outeniqua Chair Challenge
Last updated 23 Oct 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Date, time and location confirmed. Other details assumed from last year.
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.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
27 Feb 2027
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 100 | Road | 07:00 | 10:00 | |||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 80 | Road | 07:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
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| 10km Wheelchair | ZAR 60 | Road | 08:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
| 5km Fun Event | ZAR 50 | Road | 10:30 | — | |||||||||||||||
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Refunds
The entry fee will not be returned unless the organisers reject the entry
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Refunds
The entry fee will not be returned unless the organisers reject the entry
Athlete registration on 26 February from 11am to 6pm. Official opening at 6:30pm
Location
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Carpe Diem School, Lang St, Bos En Dal
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Organiser
Alewijn Dippenaar
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