Paarlberg Half Marathon
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Paarlberg Half Marathon
The Paarlberg Half Marathon is a road race held at De Poort in Southern Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. The event includes a 21.1 km half marathon route that features the traditional almost 9 km Jan Phillips gravel road along the slopes of Paarlberg Mountain and offers views over the Paarl Valley. The race began in 1935 and has continued as an annual event under the organisation Onsite Events in partnership with the Paarl Athletic Club.
Distances offered include:
- 21.1 km half marathon with the Jan Phillips gravel section
- 10 km run or walk
- 5 km run or walk
Event services and rules include timed results by Bouttime using a temporary timing chip on the race number, waterpoints on route, medals for all finishers, foodstalls and a festival area, and a bag area provided at participants own risk. Prizes are awarded to first, second and third place in each distance for men and women. Licensed athletes must wear club colours and display their 2026 license on vest front and back; age category tags must be worn to qualify for category prizes. Temporary licenses are available at number collection. The event limits entries to 3000 participants. No refunds are offered and entries not paid within three days may be cancelled. Event shirts are available in limited stock for R280; pets are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
