Waterfront Half Marathon
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Knysna Waterfront Half Marathon
The Waterfront Half Marathon is a road running event held in Knysna, Western Cape. The event starts and finishes at the South Waterfront Parking area and utilizes the brick-paved routes and roads surrounding the Knysna Waterfront. Participants can choose from three distinct distances:
- 21.1 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
The 5 km and 10 km courses follow an out-and-back route along the water's edge. These paths are described as very flat, which may assist runners seeking fast times. The 21.1 km half marathon route takes athletes from the Waterfront toward Leisure Isle and Coney Glen before returning to the start point. Distance markers are placed at every kilometer, and refreshment stations providing water and other drinks are positioned every 2.5 km to 3 km.
The event is timed using Ipico chips. All participants must wear a timing chip on their shoe to receive a result; licensed ASWD athletes use their personalized chips, while others are provided with loan chips. Medals are awarded to all finishers who complete their respective distances within the designated cut-off times: 3 hours for the half marathon, 2 hours for the 10 km, and 1.5 hours for the 5 km. Prize giving takes place at the Waterfront Promenade, with equal prize money awarded to men and women across various age categories and walking divisions.
Ablution facilities are available at the venue, and parking is provided at the Waterfront Drive parking area. First aid services are stationed at the main venue and along the race routes. Minimum age requirements apply for each distance: 9 years for the 5 km, 14 years for the 10 km, and 16 years for the 21.1 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
