South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 26 Sep 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · BOLA
Paarlberg Half Marathon
Organised by Paarl Athletics Club
Verified 13 Apr 2026 · Last updated 10 Jun 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Paarlberg Half Marathon will take place Saturday, 26 September 2026 from 06:00, at De Poort, Turk St in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Runners can look forward to a scenic route through the beautiful and historic town of Paarl, offering breathtaking views over the Paarl Valley. For those seeking a shorter challenge, the 10km and 5km run/walk options are flat, friendly, and perfect for all fitness levels.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
26 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 230 | ZAR 90 | Road | 06:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Run / Walk | ZAR 150 | ZAR 70 | Run / Walk | 06:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run / Walk | ZAR 80 | — | Run / Walk | 07:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
- Please be sure to see if the event is SOLD Out before you come to the event on the morning of the event. If we are SOLD OUT we will not be able to help you with a "late entry"
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
De Poort, Turk St
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 · 14:00–19:00
On-the-day number collection from 05:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
De Poort, Turk St, Paarl
Finish
De Poort, Turk St, Paarl
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Half-Marathon
10km Run / Walk
5km Fun Run / Walk
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
De Poort, Turk St
Contact the organiser
Send a message to the organiser and they'll reply to the email you provide.
Training programs
Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.
Coach Parry
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