South Africa · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
The Winelands Marathon is a road marathon based in Stellenbosch, with an undulating route through the surrounding winelands. The 2026 race moves to Coetzenburg Stadium, and the organiser has published a provisional course for the new venue. A 05:30 start and six-hour limit give the day a fairly clear shape. All distances are sold out, so an early alarm is currently useful only to runners who already have an entry.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Stellenbosch
- Province
- Western Cape
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Paved roads.
- Course profile
- Undulating winelands course; the provisional 2026 map lists approximately 398 metres of climbing.
- Approximate field
- About 1,600Finishers · 2025
Rounded from 1,564 runners marked Finished in the published 42.2 km results. Other distances and non-finishers are excluded.
How to enter Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Direct online entry — 2026 sold out
The organiser reports that all 2026 distances are sold out, with no waiting list or race-day entries. Use the official race website for any next-edition announcement.
Official entry informationLicensed and unlicensed runners
The entry system accepts licensed athletes and runners purchasing a temporary licence. Marathon entrants must be at least 20 on race day; a licence does not secure an entry after the race has sold out.
Official entry informationRoute and course
The provisional 2026 full-marathon route starts and finishes at Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch. The organiser warns that small route changes remain possible; older fly-throughs describe the previous course.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start
- 05:30 at Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch. 2026 start information
- 2026 cutoffs
- Six hours overall, with a four-hour cutoff at 25.4 km on Steynsrust Bridge. 2026 cutoffs information
- 2026 number collection
- Friday 6 November, 10:00–18:00, at the selected Sportsmans Warehouse collection point. No race-day collection. 2026 number collection information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon
Full 2025 resultsSithembiso Mqhele won the men’s marathon in 02:23:08. Linda Kinloch-Smith was the first woman in 03:09:58 and also led the women’s 40–49 category. The published full-marathon results contain 1,564 finishers; all ten listed sex-and-age category winners appear below.
Men — Senior
Sithembiso Mqhele won the category in 02:23:08 and was the first man overall.
View result detailsMen — 40–49
Mthandazo Qhina won the category in 02:42:50.
View result detailsMen — 50–59
Quinton Prince won the category in 02:51:04.
View result detailsWomen — 40–49
Linda Kinloch-Smith won the category in 03:09:58 and was the first woman overall.
View result detailsWomen — Senior
Jennifer Greig won the category in 03:24:52.
View result detailsMen — 60–69
Wilfred Demingo won the category in 03:27:03.
View result detailsWomen — 50–59
Ursula Frans won the category in 03:34:36.
View result detailsWomen — 70+
Nancy Will won the category in 03:54:16.
View result detailsMen — 70+
Brian Merryweather won the category in 04:12:47.
View result detailsWomen — 60–69
Jessie Davey won the category in 04:28:12.
View result details2024 Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon
Full 2024 resultsThe 2024 race used the previous Eikestad Primary School venue. Duane Fortuin’s 2:27:51 is recorded by the organiser as the men’s 40–49 course record. The linked timing archive contains the edition’s individual results.
Men 40–49 — course record
Duane Fortuin recorded 2:27:51, listed by the organiser as the category course record.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 7 Nov 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon?
Direct online entry — 2026 sold out: The organiser reports that all 2026 distances are sold out, with no waiting list or race-day entries. Use the official race website for any next-edition announcement. Licensed and unlicensed runners: The entry system accepts licensed athletes and runners purchasing a temporary licence. Marathon entrants must be at least 20 on race day; a licence does not secure an entry after the race has sold out.
Where is Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon and how far is it?
Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon takes place in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Paved roads.
What is the Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon course like?
The provisional 2026 full-marathon route starts and finishes at Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch. The organiser warns that small route changes remain possible; older fly-throughs describe the previous course. Undulating winelands course; the provisional 2026 map lists approximately 398 metres of climbing.
How big is the field at Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon?
The approximate field is About 1,600, based on Finishers for 2025. Rounded from 1,564 runners marked Finished in the published 42.2 km results. Other distances and non-finishers are excluded. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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