Paarlberg Half Marathon
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Paarlberg Half Marathon
The Paarlberg Half Marathon is a road-running event held in Paarl, Western Cape, with start and finish at De Poort on Turk Street. The event offers multiple distances:
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10 km run/walk
- 5 km run/walk
The half marathon route includes the traditional Jan Phillips gravel road section along the slopes of Paarlberg Mountain and passes through the town and Paarl Valley. The event is sanctioned by Boland Athletics and organised in partnership with the Paarl Athletic Club and Onsite Events. Entry is limited to 3 000 participants. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place on all distances for both male and female categories. Medals are provided to all finishers and there are waterpoints on course; participants are advised to carry their own hydration for longer distances.
Additional arrangements include a bag area at the venue (left at the owner’s risk), food stalls and a festival area. Event shirts are available in limited stock for R280. Temporary timing chips are attached to race numbers and timing is managed by Bouttime. Licensed athletes must wear club colours and current 2026 licenses; age category tags are required for category prize eligibility. No pets are allowed. No refunds are offered and entries must be paid within three days to avoid cancellation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
