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Date
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Start 05:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · WPA
Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon
Organised by Helderberg Harriers
Verified 27 May 2026 · Last updated 6 Aug 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
Verified 2mos ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon will take place Saturday, 7 November 2026 from 05:30, at Eikestad Primary School in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km and 10km races.
This is Helderberg Harriers’ showpiece run on a beautiful undulating route through the winelands of Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Celebrating the 47th Winelands Marathon this year.
The 42.2km is a qualifying Marathon for Comrades and Two Oceans 2027.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
7 Nov 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Junior | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | Sold out | — | — | Road | 05:30 | 11:30 | |||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | Sold out | — | — | Road | 06:00 | 09:30 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Run / Walk | Sold out | — | — | Run / Walk | 06:30 | 08:30 | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Note: A nominal admin fee is charged
Entry fee includes a pair of quality Balega socks
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
No updates, substitutions or changes permitted without informing organisers after 25th October 2026
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
5 collection venues
Sportsmans Warehouse Paarl
Sportsmans Warehouse Rondebosch
Sportsmans Warehouse Somerset West
Sportsmans Warehouse Stellenbosch
Sportsmans Warehouse Tygervalley
Open at all 5 on
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00
There will be NO collections on race day.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Handouts
Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Parking
Free parking at the start venue.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Prize Giving
11:30/12:00 – 42.2km Prize giving, 09:30/10:00 – 21.1km Prize giving
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Tog Bag
Bags dropped off at runners’ own risk and must be collected on race day by 11h30.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
No updates, substitutions or changes permitted without informing organisers after 25th October 2026
CUT-OFF:
42km: The final cut off for the marathon is 6 hours. An additional cut off at 4 hours will be applied at 25,4km on Steynsrust Bridge.
21km: 3,5hrs
10km: 2hrs
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Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Marathon
Half-Marathon
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Eikestad Primary School
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