Paarlberg Half Marathon
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Paarlberg Half Marathon
The Paarlberg Half Marathon is an annual road running event held in Paarl, Western Cape. The race is sanctioned by Boland Athletics and organised by Onsite Events in partnership with the Paarl Athletic Club. It was first held in 1935 and later adopted the official half marathon distance of 21.1 km. The half marathon route includes an extended gravel section along the slopes of Paarlberg Mountain known as the Jan Phillips gravel road and offers views across the Paarl Valley and town.
Distances offered include:
- 21.1 km half marathon including the Jan Phillips gravel section
- 10 km run or walk
- 5 km run or walk
Entry is limited to 3 000 participants. There are top-three prizes for male and female finishers in each distance and medals for all finishers. Waterpoints are provided on route and participants are advised to carry personal hydration for longer distances. Timing is provided by Bouttime using a temporary timing chip on the race number. Number collection is available at the start/finish venue the day before and on the morning of the event. Other event features include food stalls, a festival area, and a bag drop at owners' risk. The event policy states no pets, no refunds, and entries must be paid within three days or will be cancelled. A limited-stock event shirt is available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
