South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
20–21 Nov 2026
First start 05:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · ASWD
Vlakte Marathon
Organised by Langeberg Athletics Club
Verified 1 Jul 2026 · Last updated 6 Jul 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10.4km
5km
Verified 5d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Vlakte Marathon will take place Friday, 20 November 2026 to Saturday, 21 November 2026 from 05:00, starting at Heidelberg High School and finishing at Witsand Beach in Witsand, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Friday
20 Nov 2026
1 race
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Blou Blasie 5km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | Run / Walk | 18:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Saturday
21 Nov 2026
3 races
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 195 | ZAR 50 | Road | 05:00 | 11:00 | ||||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 145 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:00 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10.4km Race | ZAR 120 | ZAR 50 | Road | 08:00 | 10:00 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
ZAR 255
Socks
ZAR 150
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Entries close 16 Nov 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via Entry Ninja
LATE ENTRIES (10km & 5km only):
06h00 - 06h45 10.4km Vondeling Primary School (Start of 10.4 km).
17h00 - 18h15 (Friday, 20 November 2026) Blou Blasie 5km Fun Run at Anchorage – Witsand, Main road
No entries available on race day.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Substitutions
Substitutions, downgrades, and upgrades can only be processed at Friday’s collection
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start · Marathon
Heidelberg Showgrounds, Heidelberg
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Start · Half-Marathon
Zoutpan, Heidelberg
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Start · 10.4km Race
Vondeling Primary School, Witsand
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Start · Blou Blasie 5km Fun Run
The Anchorage Beach Restaurant & Bar, Witsand
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Handouts
All finishers receive a medal. Goodie Bags for first 250 entries
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Pets Allowed
No pets at the venue.
Timing
Electronic chip timing
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Substitutions
Substitutions, downgrades, and upgrades can only be processed at Friday’s collection
Road Closers - R323 – Witsand to Heidelberg from 5.30am to 8am
TRANSPORT:
Morning of the race, Departure from Witsand Woolshed:
42.2km Marathon: Departs: 03:30 To Start Point: Heidelberg Sports Grounds,
21.1km Half Marathon: Departs: 04:30 To Start Point: Soutpan,
10.4km Race: Departs: 06:00 To Start Point: Vondeling
Departure from Heidelberg Showgrounds:
21.1km & 10.4km: Departs: 05:00 to start points
Return Transport:
Buses will depart from the Finish Line back to the relevant start points immediately after the prize giving has concluded.
Bus Ticket Info:
Cost: R50 per person.
Purchase: Online when registering for the race
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Witsand Beach
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Nico Steyn
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