South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Start 05:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · WPA
Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon
Organised by Helderberg Harriers
Verified 27 May 2026 · Last updated 10 Jun 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon will take place Saturday, 7 November 2026 from 05:30, at Eikestad Primary School in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km and 10km races.
This is Helderberg Harriers’ showpiece run on a beautiful undulating route through the winelands of Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Celebrating the 47th Winelands Marathon this year.
The 42.2km is a qualifying Marathon for Comrades and Two Oceans 2027.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
7 Nov 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Junior | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 300 | — | ZAR 105 | Road | 05:30 | 11:30 | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 200 | — | ZAR 95 | Road | 06:00 | 09:30 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Run / Walk | ZAR 150 | ZAR 150 | ZAR 60 | Run / Walk | 06:30 | 08:30 | |||||||||||||
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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.
Entries close 25 Oct 2026 or when sold out.
- Note: A nominal admin fee is charged
- Entry fee includes a pair of quality Balega socks
No entries available on race day.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Sportsmans Warehouse Paarl
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Sportsmans Warehouse Rondebosch
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Sportsmans Warehouse Somerset West
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Sportsmans Warehouse Stellenbosch
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Sportsmans Warehouse Tygervalley
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00
- There will be NO collections on race day.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Eikestad Primary School, Stellenbosch
Finish
Eikestad Primary School, Stellenbosch
- CUT-OFF:
- 42km: The final cut off for the marathon is 6 hours. An additional cut off at 4 hours will be applied at 25,4km on Steynsrust Bridge.
- 21km: 3,5hrs
- 10km: 2hrs
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Marathon
Half-Marathon
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Eikestad Primary School
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.
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