About:
The Balwin Run Series is a four-race series that incorporates one of the oldest races on the South African race calendar, the Peninsula 21km and 42km, proudly presented by Celtic Harriers.
The Marathon is one of South Africa's iconic races with a rich history going back nearly 60 years. Running from Cape Town to Simons Town, along the spectacular False Bay coastline, this flat and fast route is made for personal best times. The event is also an Abbott age group World Rankings qualifier.
The race also offers an incredible half-marathon starting in Bergvliet and heading to the same finish in Simons Town.
Entry Fees: (excludes online transaction fees)
42.2KM : R395 (licensed runners) - R510 (Unlicensed includes Temporary License of R115)
21.1KM : R270 (licensed runners) - R375 (Unlicensed includes Temporary License of R105)
Start Times:
42.2KM - 05h15 from Main Road, Green Point
21.1KM - 07h00 from Children's Way, Bergvliet
Bus Service:
Train Service:
Prize Winners:
Other Information:
- Timing will be done on a mat-to-mat basis for both the 21.1km and 42.2km. Prize winners in the Open Category will be determined using gun-to-mat times (Batch A) however all other category winners will be determined using mat-to-mat times.
- Illegal substitutions, batch jumping and any form of number misuse will be viewed in a serious light. Disciplinary action will be taken which could include disqualification and possible suspension from future events.
- Distance changes can be done through your login details which will be shared in your Entry Confirmation email, until 8 February 2027 (change fee's will apply)
- Substitutions will be processed online between 1 February until 8 February 2027 (change fee's will apply)
- The distance change and substitution process dates can be amended by the event and will be communicated through social media. |
