Fancourt Marathon
About this race
HELD UNDER THE RULES OF ASWD, ASA and WA
This event is timed by Bout Time.
INFORMATION
RACE TIMING: Timing will be done by Bout Time – your timing chip will be in your race bib provided.
no entry, no bib, no time.
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 26license 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 21.1km = 4 hours 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/Drivers License/Refugee Permit/Birth Cert since 1994) | |||
Race numbers:As provided by organisers. 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 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 finish. | |||
Road: Athletes must stay on the right-hand side of the road at all times, 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 andabove 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 tags/white background (ASA Rule 22.9 | |||
Race | Entry Fee | Temp Lic Fee | Minimum Age |
21.1km | R120.00 | R50.00 | 16 years |
42.2km | R150.00 | R50.00 | 20 years |
INFORMATION
Registration: Friday 16 October 12.00-21.00 at The Race Village at The Ridge. Please contact Race organiser for special arrangements for on the day race number collections. Online Entries: Entries available online on Entry Ninja – additional R15. Entries close on the 14th of October 2026 Manual entries available at Top Gear, in George with cash payments until Monday the 12th of October 2026 NO race day entries will be available NO substitutions after the 14th October 2026 |
Start: The Ridge – Fancourt |
Finish: The Ridge – Fancourt |
Ablution: The Ridge – Fancourt |
First Aid: The Ridge – Fancourt |
Hand-outs: Lucky Prizes |
Medals: Medals to all finishers who complete the race within the cut-off time |
Prize giving: The Ridge – Fancourt 11.00 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. |
Marathon Prize Money Equal prize money for male and female athletes. OPEN 40-49 50 –59 60–69 70-79 80+ Position 1 R10 000 R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 Position 2 R7 000 R500 R500 R500 R500 R500 Position 3 R4 000 R200 R200 R200 R200 R200 Half MarathonPrize Money Equalprize money for male and female athletes. OPEN 40-49 50 –59 60–69 70-79 80+ J Position 1 R5 000 R500 R500 R500 R500 R500 R500 Position 2 R2 500 R250 R250 R250 R250 R250 R250 Position 3 R1 250 R150 R150 R150 R150 R150 R150 |
Route: Brief description Marathon: The George hills will not disappoint – be ready to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the Outeniqua Mountains as you run the first 10 km through the Links Experience and The Links Golf Course before heading out onto the tar and gravel roads. The route winds its way up and down through the dairy and berry farms of George before heading back down to Fancourt for a hero’s welcome. Half Marathon: Get the best of both worlds running out of Fancourt on the tar and gravel roads – making your way up Strawberry Hill before heading back down onto the tar to join up with the marathon runners as you wind your way back into Fancourt for your finish-line feels! Both the 21.2km and 42.2km routes do include dirt tracks and farm roads – road running shoes are appropriate however gravel shoes can be enjoyed on these routes too. |
Walkers: While walkers are welcome, please take note of the cut off times -both 21.1km and the 42.2km routes are challenging. |
Enquiries: Claudia Richard claudiar@fancourt.co.za 0828022610 |
RACE TIMING: Timing will be done by Bout Time – your timing chip will be in your race bib provided.
no entry, no bib, no time.
INDEMNITY / DISCLAIMER By entering this event I undertake to be bound by the rules and regulations of the event including those of WA and ASA. I warrant that I am in good health and aware of the risks and dangers of physical nature of this sporting event, and do not claim ignorance of these risks and dangers. I hereby accept that I participate in the event entirely atmy own risk and I release and discharge, to the fullest extent allowed in law, the organizers of the event, all sponsors, persons and organizations assisting in the staging of the event,provincial and national athletics bodies and all local authorities from any responsibility, liability or costs relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused,arising directly or indirectly from my participation in the eventincluding pre- andpost-race activities. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity;
Source: Entry Ninja
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Distances & pricing
- 21.1kmFromR135
- 42kmFromR165
21.1km
FromR13542km
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