Balwin Properties False Bay 50 | 2026

BALWIN PROPERTIES FALSE BAY 50 KM

+ The New 10 km

The Strand Athletics Club, with the assistance of the Hangklip Athletics Club are proud to, again, present the iconic point to point race from Kleinmond to Gordon's Bay along the scenic coastal road past Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kogel Bay. This year we have added a 10 km RUN - starting and finishing in Gordon's Bay.

REGISTRATION & TIMING

Closing Date: Monday, 27 April 2026.

Book and pay for your bus ticket, should you require one, when entering online.

Race T-Shirts: First 500 paid entries for the 50 km will receive a free race t-shirt.

First 200 paid entries for the 10 km will receive a free race t-shirt.

Additional t-shirts available at R200 each. Closing date for the shirt orders is 15 April.

Registration: Friday, 1 May, 10:00 - 16:00 Timing: Peak Timing (chip timing).

50 km will be mat-to-mat with an additional mat at 42.2 km.

RACE CAPACITY

50 km: capped at 2000 runners

10 km: capped at 1000 runners

All finishers will receive a unique medal.

Permanent race numbers will (in future) be allocated to athletes who successfully complete 10 False Bay 50 races. The first 5 races that took place in 2001-2005 will be included.

ENTRY FEES

False Bay 50 km Run/Walk (licensed) R400

False Bay 50 km Run/Walk (licensed) 70+ Free

False Bay 50 km International runners R750 (includes temp. license)

10 km (licensed) R150

Temporary licence R60

50 KM BUS TRANSPORT & TICKETS

We are using Gaffley's Transport. www.gaffleys.com

Parking is provided at the Naval base sport facilities, across from the finish, at Gordon's Bay Primary school, for those travelling by bus from Gordon's Bay to the start in Kleinmond. Athletes using private transport to the start, can have their drivers and seconds, travel back to Gordon's Bay, along the race route. However, because of the temporary partial road closure between Rooi Els and Gordon's Bay, travelling will only be permitted in the one direction, towards Gordon's Bay.

Bus tickets will be available at R120.00 when entering, online, for the race.

Buses will start leaving for the start from 04:00. Please move towards the waiting buses immediately after you arrived at the parking area. Please don't be late, and don't forget your bus ticket. The last bus will depart at 05:00. Unfortunately, there will be no buses travelling back from Gordon's Bay to Kleinmond.

BUS TICKET, NUMBER & T-SHIRT COLLECTIONS

Number collection will take place on Friday, 1 May, from 10:00 till 16:00 at the following venues**

o Totalsport Cavendish

o Totalsport Tygervalley

o Gordons Bay Balwin Properties Green Bay

o Milnerton Balwin Properties De Buurt

o Kleinmond Primary School"

**Final Instructions will be sent by Email and SMS to each athlete.

Please bring Race Number Confirmation Email or SMS confirmation with you to the race number collection at the store you selected on your entry form.

50 KM TOG BAG FACILITY

The Tog Bag facility will be at the Start and will be transported to the Finish. Secure the Tog Bag tear-off slip from your race bib to your bag. Only bring essential items and do not leave any valuables in the bag. This facility is used at own risk.

WATER POINTS

50 km: There will be 16 water or water and Coke stations, along the course, providing water or water and Coke, in cups.

10 km: There will be 2 water and Coke stations

START TIME, CUT-OFFS & ROAD CLOSURE

Temporary mountain side road closures will occur between Rooi Els and Gordon's Bay.

Sweep vehicles will be following the back runners and will be collecting runners from the cut-off points. Runners may not continue after a cut-off has been implemented.

50 km Single Start : 06:30

Cut-off points: 25km - 03h22; 38km - 05h07. Time limit is 06h40

50 km Cut-off Finish Time: 13:10

10 km Start: 08:30 - 10 km Cut-off Finish Time 12:00pm

2026 COMRADES MARATHON QUALIFIER

The 2026 False Bay 50 km Ultra Marathon has been granted Comrades Qualifier status for the 2026 Comrades Marathon. Race must be completed in under 06h10. See Comrades website www.comrades.co.za for qualifying or seeding details.

Medical:

Gordon's Bay Security are the event's official medical partners. There will be a roaming ambulance along the route and one at the end.

PRIZE MONEY STRUCTURE

In addition to overall (open) prizes, participants will only be eligible for an age category prize in the age they enter. Corresponding numerical age category tags must be worn on the front and back of their vest.