Vlakte Marathon | 2026
Event information
Race the Vlakte Marathon on 20–21 Nov 2026. Choose 42.2km, 21.1km, 10.4km or 5km and finish at Witsand Beach in the Western Cape!!
About Vlakte Marathon | 2026
The Vlakte Marathon 2026 takes place across Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 November 2026, in Heidelberg and Witsand, Western Cape. Organised by Langeberg Athletics Club, this established road running event offers four distances and a memorable coastal finish at Witsand Beach.
🌊 Runners can choose from the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10.4km Road Race and Blou Blasie 5km Fun Run. The marathon is an official Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier, making it a valuable end-of-year race for athletes targeting South Africa’s major ultras.
🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees
| DistanceEntry FeeTemp LicenceStart TimeCut-Off | ||||
| 42.2km Marathon | R195 | R50 | 05:00 | 11:00 |
| 21.1km Half Marathon | R145 | R50 | 06:00 | 09:00 |
| 10.4km Road Race | R120 | R50 | 08:00 | 10:00 |
| 5km Blou Blasie Fun Run | R50 | — | 18:30 Friday | — |
Temporary licences apply to runners who are not members of an affiliated athletics club.
📍 Event Details
Dates: Friday, 20 & Saturday, 21 November 2026
Finish: Witsand Beach, Witsand, Western Cape
Marathon Start: Heidelberg Showgrounds
Half Marathon Start: Zoutpan, Heidelberg
10.4km Start: Vondeling Primary School, Witsand
5km Start: The Anchorage Beach Restaurant & Bar, Witsand
Online Entries Close: 16 November 2026, or when sold out
✨ Race-Day Highlights
🏅 All finishers receive a medal.
🎁 Goodie bags for the first 250 entries.
⏱️ Electronic chip timing is used for the event.
💧 Water points are positioned approximately every 3km along the route.
🩺 Medical support is available along the course and at the finish.
🚌 Optional race transport is available for R50 per person, with buses transporting athletes to the relevant starting points.
🌊 Run from the Countryside to the Coast
Whether you're chasing a marathon qualifier, targeting a half marathon PB or enjoying one of the shorter distances, the Vlakte Marathon 2026 offers a distinctive Western Cape running experience culminating at beautiful Witsand Beach.