Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon | 2027

The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 21 February 2027, in the Western Cape. Organised by Celtic Harriers Athletics Club, this iconic point-to-point road race takes runners along the Cape Peninsula before finishing at the historic Simon’s Town Naval Sports Ground.

🌅 Participants can choose between the 42.2km Marathon and 21.1km Half Marathon. Known for its fast, relatively flat route and spectacular coastal scenery, the event offers marathoners and half-marathon runners a memorable journey towards Simon’s Town, including long stretches beside False Bay.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

🔥 42.2km Marathon

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 05:15
• Cut-Off: 11:15
• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Start: Green Point

⚡ 21.1km Half Marathon

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 07:00
• Cut-Off: 11:00
• Minimum Age: 16 years
• Start: Bergvliet

The 2027 entry fees have not yet been officially published and entries are not yet open.

📍 Event Details

Date: Sunday, 21 February 2027

Location: Cape Peninsula, Western Cape

Finish: Simon’s Town Naval Sports Ground

Organiser: Celtic Harriers Athletics Club

Distances: 42.2km & 21.1km

First Start: 05:15

Entries: Not yet open

2026 Participation: Approximately 6,500 finishers

🌊 Route Highlights

🏙️ The 42.2km Marathon starts in Green Point before heading south along the Cape Peninsula.

🌅 Runners can expect an early sunrise start and a fast point-to-point course.

🌊 Around 15km of the route follows the False Bay coastline, offering spectacular ocean views on the approach towards Simon’s Town.

🏃 The 21.1km Half Marathon starts in Bergvliet before joining the main Peninsula route.

🏁 Both events finish at the historic Simon’s Town Naval Sports Ground.

✨ Race-Day Highlights

💧 Refreshment stations will be positioned approximately every 3km.

🩺 Medical support will be stationed along the route and at the finish.

🎒 A tog bag drop-off facility will be available.

🚻 Toilets will be available at the starts, finish and along the route.

🎧 Headphones are not permitted during the race.

🌍 The event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Rankings qualifier.

🌊 Run the Cape Peninsula!

Whether you're committing to the full 42.2km Marathon or taking on the 21.1km Half Marathon, the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon 2027 offers one of the Western Cape’s classic road-running experiences.

Expect a fast course, spectacular False Bay scenery and a memorable point-to-point journey through the Cape Peninsula to Simon’s Town.