The Vlakte Marathon presents four race distances: full Marathon (42.2 km), Half Marathon (21.1 km), a 10.4 km for more moderate runners, and a 5 km fun run/walk for casual or younger participants. The event is set for 22 November 2025, with the marathon beginning at 05:00 from Heidelberg High School, the half marathon an hour later from Zoutpan, and the shorter distances starting around 08:00. The route is road-based, largely flat, passing through open fields and harvested farmlands along the R323 to finish at Witsand Beach, offering scenic views of the Western Cape. It is organised by Langeberg Athletics Club under rules of Athletics South Africa, with full support: hydration stations, medical aid, transport options, and medals for finishers.
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
Organized by Langeberg Athletics Club, the full 42.2 km marathon takes place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, starting at Heidelberg High School in the Western Cape and finishing at Witsand Beach, Witsand. It’s a road race over the scenic R323 route, open to runners aged 20 and above.
Also hosted by Langeberg Athletics Club, the Half Marathon is held on 22 November 2025, beginning at Zoutpan (half-way down the R323 to Witsand) and ending at Witsand Beach. The race starts at 6:00 AM and is open to runners aged 16 and older.
The 10.4 km distance is part of Vlakte Marathon, organized by Langeberg Athletics Club, slated for 22 November 2025, with its starting point at Vondeling Primary School and finish at Witsand Beach. This shorter road race is open to participants aged 15 and up.
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FAQs
What is the Vlakte Marathon?
How long is the Vlakte Marathon?
Where does the Vlakte Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vlakte Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Vlakte Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vlakte Marathon?
Organized by Langeberg Athletics Club, the full 42.2 km marathon takes place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, starting at Heidelberg High School in the Western Cape and finishing at Witsand Beach, Witsand. It’s a road race over the scenic R323 route, open to runners aged 20 and above.
The Vlakte Marathon is 42km long.
The Vlakte Marathon takes place in Heidelberg, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Vlakte Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vlakte Marathon?
Organized by Langeberg Athletics Club, the full 42.2 km marathon takes place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, starting at Heidelberg High School in the Western Cape and finishing at Witsand Beach, Witsand. It’s a road race over the scenic R323 route, open to runners aged 20 and above.
How long is the Vlakte Marathon?
The Vlakte Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Vlakte Marathon take place?
The Vlakte Marathon takes place in Heidelberg, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Vlakte Marathon?
Runna classifies the Vlakte Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Vlakte Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vlakte Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vlakte Half Marathon?
How long is the Vlakte Half Marathon?
Where does the Vlakte Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vlakte Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Vlakte Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vlakte Half Marathon?
Also hosted by Langeberg Athletics Club, the Half Marathon is held on 22 November 2025, beginning at Zoutpan (half-way down the R323 to Witsand) and ending at Witsand Beach. The race starts at 6:00 AM and is open to runners aged 16 and older.
The Vlakte Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Vlakte Half Marathon takes place in Heidelberg, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Vlakte Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vlakte Half Marathon?
Also hosted by Langeberg Athletics Club, the Half Marathon is held on 22 November 2025, beginning at Zoutpan (half-way down the R323 to Witsand) and ending at Witsand Beach. The race starts at 6:00 AM and is open to runners aged 16 and older.
How long is the Vlakte Half Marathon?
The Vlakte Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Vlakte Half Marathon take place?
The Vlakte Half Marathon takes place in Heidelberg, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Vlakte Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Vlakte Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Vlakte Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vlakte Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vlakte 10km?
How long is the Vlakte 10km?
Where does the Vlakte 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vlakte 10km?
How can I prepare for the Vlakte 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vlakte 10km?
The 10.4 km distance is part of Vlakte Marathon, organized by Langeberg Athletics Club, slated for 22 November 2025, with its starting point at Vondeling Primary School and finish at Witsand Beach. This shorter road race is open to participants aged 15 and up.
The Vlakte 10km is 10km long.
The Vlakte 10km takes place in Heidelberg, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Vlakte 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vlakte 10km?
The 10.4 km distance is part of Vlakte Marathon, organized by Langeberg Athletics Club, slated for 22 November 2025, with its starting point at Vondeling Primary School and finish at Witsand Beach. This shorter road race is open to participants aged 15 and up.
How long is the Vlakte 10km?
The Vlakte 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Vlakte 10km take place?
The Vlakte 10km takes place in Heidelberg, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Vlakte 10km?
Runna classifies the Vlakte 10km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Vlakte 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vlakte 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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