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Vlakte Marathon, Half Marathon & 10.4km
Heidelberg to Witsand/ Port Beaufort
21 November 2026
Marathon
05H00 Heidelberg High School
Half Marathon
06H00 Zoutpan
10.4km
07H00 Vondeling Primary School
20 November 2026(Friday)
Blou Blasie 5km Fun Run
18H30 Anchorage – Witsand
All Races Finish in Witsand
Presented by:
This race is subject to the rules of WA, ASA and ASWD
NO CHIP, NO RESULT, NO EXCEPTION
INFORMATION
All Late Entries: will be accepted at a R20 premium to advertised rates Friday, 20 Nov 2026 12h00 - 20h00 at the Heidelberg Golfklub.
Substitutions, downgrades, and upgrades can only be processed at Friday’s collection.
No changes will be allowed on race day.
Registration and Late Entries:
On-Line entries @ www.entryninja.com Close Monday 16 Nov @ 23h30.
All Late Entries:
will be accepted at a R20 premium to advertised rates Friday, 20 Nov 2026.
12h00 - 20h00 at the Heidelberg Showground or Witsand Beach.
Saturday, 21 Nov 2026
No Late entries 42.2km at the Heidelberg Showground
No Late entries 21.1km at Zoutpan (start of the half marathon)
06h00 - 06h45 10.4km Vondeling Primary School (Start of 10.4 km).
17h00 - 18h15 (Friday, 20 November 2026) Blou Blasie 5km Fun Run at Anchorage – Witsand, Main road
Please make sure you select your preferred collection point during the entry process.
NO REFUNDS: Please note all these requirements before proceeding to the entry portal.
Transport:
Morning of the race, Departure from Witsand Woolshed:
42.2km Marathon: Departs: 03:30 To Start Point: Heidelberg Sports Grounds,
21.1km Half Marathon: Departs: 04:30 To Start Point: Soutpan,
10.4km Race: Departs: 06:00 To Start Point: Vondeling
Departure from Heidelberg Showgrounds:
21.1km & 10.4km: Departs: 05:00 to start points
Return Transport:
Buses will depart from the Finish Line back to the relevant start points immediately after the prize giving has concluded.
Bus Ticket Info:
Cost: R50 per person.
Purchase: Online when registering for the race
Bus Ticket R50
Race Number:
As provided by organizers. Front and/or back.
Placed over permanent or temp no./s in manner that ASA License Sponsor and ASA Province / Year is visible above the race number. (ASA Rule 26.1.6)
Start:
42.2 km – 05h00 at the Heidelberg High School
21.1 km – 06h00 at the Zoutpan (Halfway down the R323 to Witsand)
10.4 km – 07h00 at the Vondeling Primary School (10 km from Witsand on the R323)
Blou Blasie 5km Fun Run – 18h30 at Witsand Beach Anchorage
Road Closers -R323– Witsand to Heidelberg from 5.30am to 8am
Finish:
All races finish in Witsand
Ablution:
At the start and finish area
First Aid:
Available at start and finish
Hand-outs:
Goodie Bags for first 250 entries
Medals:
Gold: Winner of Marathon & Half marathon
Silver: Marathon sub 3h15; Half Marathon sub 1h30
Bronze: Everybody finishes within the cut-off times.
5km & 10.4km – medals to all finishers.
Download Tog Bag Facility Info Here
Prize giving:
Will take place at 11h00 at Finish line in Witsand.
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!
Athletes are responsible to collect their own prize money or make an alternative written arrangement with the Event Organizer.
Failing which prize money is forfeited. (ASA Rule 2.10)
| RACE | START TIME | PRIZE GIVING | ENTRY FEE | TEMP LIC | MIN AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2km | 05:00 | 11:00 | R195.00 | R50.00 | 20 years |
| 21.1km | 06:00 | 11:00 | R145.00 | R50.00 | 16 years |
| 10.4km | 07:00 | 11:00 | R120.00 | R50.00 | 15 years |
| Fun Run | 18:30 | Handouts | R50.00 | None | 9 years |
Prize Money
| Mans /Men | Dames/Ladies | |||||
| 10,4km | 21.1km | 42,2km | 10,4km | 21.1km | 42,2km | |
Open | ||||||
1st | R300 | R750 | R1500 | R300 | R750 | R1500 |
2nd | R150 | R350 | R750 | R150 | R350 | R750 |
3rd | R100 | R200 | R350 | R100 | R200 | R350 |
40-49 | ||||||
1st | R150 | R200 | R300 | R150 | R200 | R300 |
50-59 | ||||||
1st | R150 | R200 | R300 | R150 | R200 | R300 |
60-69 | ||||||
1st | R150 | R200 | R300 | R150 | R200 | R300 |
70-79 | ||||||
1st | R150 | R200 | R300 | R150 | R200 | R300 |
80+ | ||||||
1st | R150 | R200 | R300 | R150 | R200 | R300 |
| Junior | ||||||
1st | R150 | R200 | R150 | R200 |
Accommodation:
A variety of accommodation is available ranging from “low budget” in the local High School hostel (028 722 1455 Mon-Fri 08:00-14:00) to Heidelberg Hotel (028 722 1860) to guest houses or visit the following link for more information: www.explorersgardenroute.co.za or call 087 802 6403 to get more information on accommodation.
Welcome:
Walkers
General Enquiries:
Langeberg AC : 0832263091 (Office Hours)
Email: [email protected]
Entries and Registration Enquiries:
087 012 5044 (Office Hours)
Email: [email protected]
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Held under the rules of ASA and ASWD. All competitors must comply with the rules, regulations and instructions given by officials, marshals and traffic officials. Non-compliance may lead to disqualification. The Race Referee’s decision is final. The Race Organizer reserves the right to accept / reject any entry received. | |||
Club Colours:Athletes must participate in their correct club colours and display the ASA 2025 license numbers on the front and back of the vest, All other runners must display temporary number on front of vest. No advertising allowed. | |||
Cut-off time: 10km = 2 hrs OR 21.1km = 3 hrs 30min OR 42.2km = 6 hrs | |||
Distance markers: Will be placed at every kilometre. | |||
Foreigners: All foreign athletes must comply with WA rule 142.2 and 4.2. Foreign athletes must be able to produce a letter from their respective federation permitting them to participate on race day. | |||
Proof of Age: Athletes must give proof of their age at the request of the Race Referee. (SA ID/Passport/Driver’s License/Refugee Permit/Birth Cert since 1994) | |||
Race numbers: As provided by organizers. Front and/or back. Placed over permanent or temp no./s in manner that ASA License Sponsor and ASA Province / Year is visible above the race number. (ASA Rule 26.1.6) | |||
Refreshment Tables:Drinking / Sponging stations shall be provided at 3km intervals (Min 2.5km – Max 3.5km apart), or more frequently if weather conditions warrant such provision. Water and other suitable refreshments shall be available at the start and finish of all races. | |||
Road:Athletes must always stay on the right-hand side of the road, unless instructed differently by the marshals and Traffic Officers. | |||
Safety Rule (ALL DISTANCES): No Earphones (ASA Rule 34.10.6), Animals (ASA Rule 34.10.1), Racers (ASA Rule 34.10.3), or Wheelchairs (ASA Rule 34.10.4) allowed. | |||
Seconding: No seconding from cyclists or private vehicles will be allowed on the route. Personal seconding, stand and hand rule will only be permitted within the delineated area at water points. (ASA Rule 34.8.2) | |||
Age Tags: Participants will be eligible for prizes in the OPEN category and the age category for which they have entered provided the relevant OFFICIAL ASWD age category tag or junior tags is displayed, visible and above license number, front and back. Participants may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category down to SENIOR.(Red age tag/white background (ASA Rule 22.9) | |||
Race | Entry Fee | Temp Lic Fee | Minimum Age |
Fun Run | R50.00 | None | 9 years |
10.4km | R120.00 | R50.00 | 14 years |
21.1km | R145.00 | R50.00 | 16 years |
42.2km | R195.00 | R50.00 | 20 years |
T-Shirt cut-off order date: 11 Oct 2026 | Short Sleeve T-shirt | R255 | Size: |
| Bus Tickets | R50.00 | ||
ENTRY FEES INCLUDE ALL ON-LINE FEES.
Unisex Langeberg "Atletiekklub" Short Sleeve T-Shirt (Cut off date for orders is 11 Oct 2026)
Socks Also Available at R150 per pair:
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Sponsored by
HELD UNDER THE RULES OF ASA AND ASWD and WA
This event is timed by Bouttime timing chip. NO CHIP NO TIME
More information: langebergathletics.co.za/vlakte-marathon/
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.2km | 42.2 km | R 195.00 |
| 21.1km | 21.1 km | R 145.00 |
| 10km | 10 km | R 120.00 |
| 5km Fun Run | 5 km | R 50.00 |
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Event location
Heidelberg High School Sports Ground, Heidelberg
| Route information | Heidelberg High School Sports Ground, Heidelberg |
| Coordinates | -34.087090813516, 20.959987417197 |
| Address | 1 Murray St, Heidelberg - Wc, Heidelberg, 6665, South Africa |
| City | Heidelberg |
| Province | Western Cape |
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