🏔️ SEWEWEEKSPOORT HIKING MARATHON

42 km • 2 Days • 21 km per day

Experience the spectacular Seweweekspoort on foot in a unique two-day hiking challenge through one of the Klein Karoo’s most beautiful mountain corridors.

Choose your challenge:

🥾 FULL MARATHON — 2 DAYS

42 km total
21 km on Day 1 + 21 km on Day 2

🥾 HALF MARATHON — 1 DAY

21 km
Choose either Day 1 or Day 2.

This is a self-catered event. You choose your own accommodation, meals and refreshments while we take care of the curated routes, daily transfers and emergency standby.

📅 OPTIONAL MEET & GREET

Monday, 28 September 2026

15:00–17:00

All participants are invited to an optional pre-event Meet & Greet at The Old Posthouse, Ladismith.

Come meet your fellow hikers, get to know the team, receive any final event information and enjoy a relaxed cup of coffee before the challenge begins.

☕ Coffee and refreshments are for your own account.

🥾 DAY 1 — TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2026

Seweweekspoort Pass (R323) → Hoeko VGK Primary School

06:00
🚐 Pick-up: Hoeko VGK Primary School

Participants may leave their vehicles safely at the school before the morning transfer.

06:30–07:00
📍 Drop-off: Seweweekspoort Pass (R323)

🏔️ OPENING • GROUP PHOTO • GO!

After a short opening and group photograph, the 21 km Half Marathon begins.

Hike at your own tempo and enjoy the spectacular Seweweekspoort scenery.

⏱️ DAILY CUT-OFF: 12:00

Participants must complete the 21 km route and arrive at Hoeko VGK Primary School by the 12:00 cut-off.

After completing the hike, participants make their own way back to The Old Posthouse in Ladismith for the official finish and badge gathering.

🏅 12:00 onwards — FINISHER BADGES

Once participants have arrived at The Old Posthouse:

Half Marathon participants who have completed the 21 km within the daily cut-off receive their Half Marathon Finisher Badge.

Full Marathon participants completing Day 1 do not receive a badge yet. Their Full Marathon Finisher Badge is awarded only after successfully completing Day 2.

🍽️ Lunch and refreshments at The Old Posthouse are for your own account.

🥾 DAY 2 — WEDNESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

Hoeko VGK Primary School → Ladismith

06:00
🚐 Pick-up: Klein Karoo Ladismith — South Street

Participants may leave their vehicles safely at the pickup point before the morning transfer.

06:30–07:00
📍 Drop-off: Hoeko VGK Primary School

This is the Day 1 finish point and the starting point for Day 2.

🏔️ OPENING • GROUP PHOTO • GO!

After the opening and group photograph, the second 21 km begins.

Hike at your own tempo and enjoy the final section of the Seweweekspoort Hiking Marathon.

⏱️ DAILY CUT-OFF: 12:00

Participants must complete the 21 km route and arrive at The Old Posthouse in Ladismith by the 12:00 cut-off.

🏅 12:00 — FINISHER BADGES

Half Marathon participants completing Day 2 within the cut-off receive their Half Marathon Finisher Badge.

Full Marathon participants who have successfully completed both Day 1 and Day 2 within the daily cut-offs receive their Full Marathon Finisher Badge.

🍽️ Lunch and refreshments at The Old Posthouse are for your own account.

🚗 SAFE PARKING

Safe parking will be available at the respective morning pickup points.

DAY 1

📍 Hoeko VGK Primary School

Participants can leave their vehicles here before the morning transfer to Seweweekspoort Pass.

DAY 2

📍 Klein Karoo Ladismith — South Street

Participants can leave their vehicles here before the morning transfer to Hoeko VGK Primary School.

💰 ENTRY FEES

R750 — HALF MARATHON

21 km — choose either Day 1 or Day 2

R1 450 — FULL MARATHON

42 km — both days

ENTRY INCLUDES:

☐ Daily transfer fees
☐ Curated hiking routes
☐ Emergency standby
☐ Finisher’s badge

ENTRY EXCLUDES:

☐ Accommodation
☐ Breakfast
☐ Lunch
☐ Dinner
☐ Snacks
☐ Drinks / refreshments

This is a self-catered event.

🎒 WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE HIKE

ESSENTIAL

☐ Suitable, comfortable hiking shoes
☐ Hiking backpack / daypack
☐ Minimum 2 L hydration
☐ Sufficient snacks / trail food
☐ Electrolytes
☐ Personal emergency equipment
☐ Small first-aid / blister kit
☐ Fully charged cellphone
☐ Sun hat / cap
☐ Sunglasses
☐ Sunscreen
☐ Warm layer
☐ Rain jacket / waterproof layer
☐ Spare socks
☐ Personal medication
☐ Emergency contact details
☐ Identification
☐ Cash / bank card for meals and refreshments

OPTIONAL

☐ Hiking poles / walking stick
☐ Buff / neck gaiter
☐ Gloves
☐ Small towel
☐ Extra energy snacks
☐ Power bank

☐ Headlamp / small torch

🏡 ACCOMMODATION IN LADISMITH

Several accommodation options are within easy walking distance of the pickup areas:

Towerzicht Guest House

📍 South Street — approximately 0.1 km
📞 082 698 2407

The Old Posthouse

📍 Queen Street — approximately 0.5 km
📞 072 585 0903

Ladismith Mountainview B&B / Self-Catering

📍 Albert Street — approximately 0.8 km
📞 028 551 2235

Ladismith Manor

📍 Queen Street — approximately 0.7 km
📞 082 579 3128

Albert Manor Guest House

📍 Albert Street — approximately 1 km
📞 028 551 1127 / 084 240 2579

Le Roux B&B

📍 Church Street — approximately 1 km
📞 083 306 2494 / 028 551 1439

Accommodation should be booked directly with the establishment. Availability and rates are subject to change.

🍽️ FOOD & RESTAURANTS IN LADISMITH

☕ Java and Jam

Breakfast • Light meals • Coffee • Treats
📞 076 765 7317

🥐 The Old Posthouse

Breakfast • Coffee • Light meals • Lunch
📞 072 585 0903

🍳 The Willow Tree Family Restaurant

Breakfast • Light meals • Lunch • Dinner
📞 066 348 4831

🥯 Lola’s Roosterkoek

Roosterkoek • Quick local bites

🍽️ Ultimate Outdoor Bistro

Breakfast • Light meals / Bistro fare
📞 079 990 3655

🥩 Maud se Gat

Lunch • Dinner • Pub-style meals

☕ Sophia Bakery & Coffee Bar

Breakfast • Bakery • Coffee • Light meals
📞 072 635 5400

🥩 Makadas Meat Station

Butcher • Meat • Deli
📞 044 001 1736

🍽️ Klein Karoo Kitchen

Local Klein Karoo-style meals

Restaurant opening times may vary. Participants are encouraged to confirm operating hours directly, particularly for early breakfasts and evening meals.

🏔️ THE CHALLENGE

Two days.
42 kilometres.
21 km per day.
One spectacular mountain corridor.

Whether you take on the complete 42 km Full Marathon or choose one of the 21 km Half Marathon days, this is your opportunity to experience Seweweekspoort at your own pace.

SEWEWEEKSPOORT HIKING MARATHON

Walk the Poort. Feel the Karoo. Earn the distance.

VENTURE BUTIK
📞 Mariàn — 063 697 7726