T-shirts:

Cut-off time to order t-shirts is 24 March 2026. (Final T-shirt design will be ready by the end of January.) 

Pre-Entries can also be completed at Top Gear Sport and MountCO.
No refunds on entry fees or purchased merchandise.

Number Collections:

• All distances: Thursday, 23 April 2026 - Xciter Sport, Lifestyle Centre (Cnr St George’s & Park Road) 11h00 to 19h00
• All distances: Friday, 24 April 2026 - Cornerstone Lifestyle Centre 16h00 to 20h00
• 42km: Saturday, 25 April 2026 - Cornerstone Lifestyle Centre 05h00 to 06h45 (NO COLLECTIONS ON THE DAY AT THE START of the 21km)
• 10km: Saturday, 25 April 2026 - Nelson Mandela University (Saasveld Campus) 06h30 to 07h45

Transport

Available from Nelson Mandela University (Saasveld Campus) at the finish to the start of the marathon. Limited seats available on buses that will leave LATEST 05h30. Buses will also be available from the finish back to Cornerstone (42km Start).

Race Rules are available here

Race Info available here

GPX Route Profiles

Out Marathon 42.479.gpx

Outeniqua 21.244 Final.gpx

Outeniqua 10km.gpx

Outeniqua 5km.gpx

Also, see the links to the route profiles if you're unable access GPX files:.

42.2km https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3283112?units=km

21.1km https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3283127?units=km

10km https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3283067?units=km

5km https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3283069?units=km

Start and other info

RACES START (PLEASE ALLOW 10MIN WALKING TO STARTLINE):

• 42km - 07h00 @Cornerstone
• 21km - 08h00 @ Garden Route Dam
• 10km – 08h00 @ Wilderness Commonage (No under 14 year olds)

Prize Money & Prize Giving:

At the event after cut-off time of the 42,2km. All Prize winners must be in their club colours when collecting their prize. Winners must be present at prize giving otherwise the prize will be forfeited. No Exceptions!

42,2km

21,1km

10km

Equal prize money for male and female athletes.

Finish:

Wilderness Commonage- Opposite Wilderness Hotel (all races)
Buses will also be available from the finish back to Cornerstone (42km Start) or Garden Route Dam (21km Start)

Ablution:

All starting points and finish – No Shower Facilities. Limited facilities at the Garden Route Dam!

Prize Medals

Medals to the First 1100 runners who finish the race within the cut-off time. Gold to Category Winners. Silver to the first 50 in the 42.2km.

Event T-Shirts: R275 each (Deadline for T-shirt orders - 27 March 2026.) 

Permanent numbers:

Should you qualify for a permanent number, you must provide the organizing club with sufficient details, which will be verified.

Accommodation

Please contact George Tourism www.visitgeorge.co.za

🍝 Carbo Load at Polpetta George – Official Race Week Restaurant Partner 🇮🇹🏃‍♂️

Preparing for race day? Fuel up the right way at Polpetta George with authentic Italian pastas, wood-fired pizzas and quality pre-race meals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

We highly recommend booking in advance to secure your table during race week.

📍 Polpetta George

Outeniqua Lifestyle Centre

Cnr Saint George’s Road & Park Road

George, 6529

📞 Reservations: 073 097 0782

🌐 View menu: www.polpetta.co.za

Make your race week special — good food, great company and the perfect carbo load before you hit the start line!