South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Start 05:15
2026
Road
ASA · WPA
Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon
Organised by Celtic Harriers Athletics Club
Last updated 8 Jun 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
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About this event
The 2026 Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon took place Sunday, 15 February 2026 from 05:15, at Green Point in Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances included a 42km and 21km races.
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.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
15 Feb 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Great Grand Masters | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon Sold out | ZAR 375 | Free | ZAR 90 | Road | 05:15 | 11:15 | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon Sold out | ZAR 240 | — | ZAR 80 | Road | 07:00 | 11:00 | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
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Download the official event flyer
Entries via PeakTiming
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Green Point, Simon's Town
Finish
Green Point, Simon's Town
- CUT-OFF TIMES:
- 42KM Cut-off Times
- 21KM – 08h15
- 33KM – 10h00
- Finish – 11h15
- 21KM Cut-off Times
- 10KM – 09h00
- Finish – 11h00
- 42KM Cut-off Times
- TRANSPORT:
- Bus Service:
- 42km Simons Town back to Green Point - R75
- 21km Simons Town back to Bergvliet - R50
- Train Service:
- 42km Simons Town back to Cape Town Stadium - R20
- 21km Simons Town back to Heathfield Station - R20
- Train ticket is valid for the entire day
- Bus Service:
Route maps & elevation
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Resources
Press & Review
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Location
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Green Point
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