Paarlberg Half Marathon
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Paarlberg Half Marathon
The Paarlberg Half Marathon is a road running event staged in Paarl, Western Cape, organised by Onsite Events and sanctioned by Boland Athletics in partnership with the Paarl Athletic Club. The race has a long history, first held in 1935, and now uses the official half marathon distance of 21.1 km. The half marathon route includes the traditional Jan Phillips gravel road section of about 9 km along the slopes of Paarlberg Mountain and passes through the town with views over the Paarl Valley.
The event is part of the wider Paarl Running Festival and takes place during the Paarl Adventure Festival weekend in late September 2026. Race options include:
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10 km run/walk
- 5 km run/walk
Entry is capped at 3 000 participants. All finishers receive medals and the top three men and women on each distance earn prizes. Waterpoints are provided on course; participants are advised to carry personal hydration for longer distances. Timing is by temporary chip attached to the race number. A bag area is available at participants' own risk. Food stalls and a festival area are provided at the venue.
Other points: licensed athletes must wear club colours and their 2026 license on their vests, age-category tags are required for category prizes, temporary licences are available at number collection, no pets are allowed, and no refunds are offered. Event shirts are available in limited stock. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
