Knysna Heads Marathon

FEB

13

2027

A road running event at sea level on Thesen Island offering 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km races and serving as a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier.

Sat 13 Feb 2027

Knysna, Western Cape

Website

Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Knysna Heads Marathon 2027 : Thesen Island, Knysna

The event is a road running festival held on Thesen Island in Knysna, Western Cape, with multiple race distances along a sea level, mostly flat course. It is listed as a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier.

Available race distances:

42.2 km full marathon
21.1 km half marathon
10 km road race
5 km fun run

Entries close on 8 February 2027. Entry fees are listed per distance and online entries incur a R16 processing fee. A race T-shirt is available for pre-order for R300 with a specified pre-order deadline.

Number collection takes place on the Friday before the race at the Knysna Marathon Club clubhouse. Electronic bib chip timing will be used. Cut-off times are set for each distance: 42.2 km – 6 hours; 21.1 km – 3 hours 30 minutes; 10 km – 2 hours. Prize-giving is scheduled separately for the shorter distances and the full marathon.

Participants should consult the official race rules and prize information provided by the organisers for full terms, eligibility and specific event regulations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.