The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon returns on Sunday 15 February 2026, starting in Green Point, Cape Town and finishing at the Simon’s Town Naval Base in the Western Cape. Participants can take on either the marathon or the half-marathon, both running through the stunning Cape Peninsula coastline. With a scenic sunrise start, a point-to-point route that sweeps past False Bay and finishes at a historic naval setting, it's a highlight of South Africa’s road-running calendar.
Races
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon will be held on Sunday 15 February 2026, starting in Green Point and finishing at the Simon’s Town Naval Base in the Western Cape. This iconic marathon race follows a breathtaking coastal route through Cape Town’s southern peninsula, offering runners a fast, scenic challenge from city to sea.
ChatGPT said: The half-marathon race of the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon will be held on Sunday 15 February 2026, starting from Dreyersdal Farm in Bergvliet and finishing at the Simon’s Town Naval Base in the Western Cape. This scenic course sweeps along the False Bay coastline before joining the main route to the finish at South Africa’s historic naval port.
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FAQs
What is the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
How long is the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
Where does the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon will be held on Sunday 15 February 2026, starting in Green Point and finishing at the Simon’s Town Naval Base in the Western Cape. This iconic marathon race follows a breathtaking coastal route through Cape Town’s southern peninsula, offering runners a fast, scenic challenge from city to sea.
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon is 42km long.
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon takes place in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon will be held on Sunday 15 February 2026, starting in Green Point and finishing at the Simon’s Town Naval Base in the Western Cape. This iconic marathon race follows a breathtaking coastal route through Cape Town’s southern peninsula, offering runners a fast, scenic challenge from city to sea.
How long is the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon take place?
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon takes place in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
Runna classifies the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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 Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
How long is the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
Where does the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
ChatGPT said:
The half-marathon race of the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon will be held on Sunday 15 February 2026, starting from Dreyersdal Farm in Bergvliet and finishing at the Simon’s Town Naval Base in the Western Cape. This scenic course sweeps along the False Bay coastline before joining the main route to the finish at South Africa’s historic naval port.
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon takes place in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa.
Runna classifies the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
ChatGPT said:
The half-marathon race of the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon will be held on Sunday 15 February 2026, starting from Dreyersdal Farm in Bergvliet and finishing at the Simon’s Town Naval Base in the Western Cape. This scenic course sweeps along the False Bay coastline before joining the main route to the finish at South Africa’s historic naval port.
How long is the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon take place?
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon takes place in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 Balwin Sport Peninsula Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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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