Intercare Blouberg Marathon | 2026
Sat, 3rd Oct
Cape Town
Race Information
Intercare Blouberg Marathon 2026 in Cape Town. 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km & 5km from Eden on the Bay.
(-33.7861112, 18.4781471)
The 2026 Intercare Blouberg Marathon takes place from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 4 October 2026, based at Eden on the Bay in Cape Town, Western Cape. 🏃♂️🌊
Hosted by West Coast Athletic Club, this scenic road running weekend offers race distances for a wide range of runners and walkers, from marathon athletes chasing a qualifier to social runners, walkers, families, and first-time participants. 👟
The 42.2km Marathon takes place on Saturday and serves as a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier. On Sunday, runners can take part in the 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Run, or 5km Fun Run, with the half marathon also forming part of the WPA Championship. 🎖️
With ocean views, a fast route, medals for all finishers, category prizes, optional race T-shirts, and a popular Blouberg race-day atmosphere, the Intercare Blouberg Marathon is a standout Western Cape running weekend. 🌄
Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees
- 42.2km Marathon – 06h30 – R350 🏃♂️
- 21.1km Half Marathon – 07h00 – R230 🔥
- 10km Road Race – 07h30 – R150 👟
- 5km Fun Run – 09h00 – R80 🚶♀️
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 4 October 2026
📍 Venue: Eden on the Bay
🛣️ Address: 231 Eden on the Bay, Otto du Plessis Drive
🌍 City/Town: Cape Town
📌 Province: Western Cape
👤 Organiser: West Coast Athletic Club
Race Number Collection
📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026: 13h00–18h00 at Sportsman’s Warehouse Rondebosch
📅 Friday, 2 October 2026: 13h00–18h00 at Table Bay Mall
📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026: 04h00–13h00 at Table Bay Mall
📅 Sunday, 4 October 2026: 04h00–06h00 at Table Bay Mall
📅 Sunday, 4 October 2026: 07h00–08h00 at Eden on the Bay, 5km only
Important Notes
- Entries close on 13 September 2026 or once sold out
- No late entries
- Substitution week runs from 14 to 19 September 2026
- Temporary licence fees apply for unlicensed runners
- Medals are awarded to all finishers
- Prize money applies for age category winners
- Additional WPA Championship prize money applies for the 21.1km race
- Optional race T-shirt available for R195
- First 500 paid marathon entries receive a free race T-shirt