South Africa · Road running
South Africa road half marathons
South Africa’s road half marathons range from Cape Town’s established races to club events in Gauteng. Compare 21.0975 km races by province, with dates, entry methods, route information and results. Check each organiser’s licence and entry rules before booking. The early alarm is often part of the experience; a sensible first kilometre remains optional, but advisable.
4 race guides · 21.0975 km / 13.1 miles · Dates through 2027
Upcoming half marathon dates
Find road half marathons taking place between now and the end of 2027. Compare the location and approximate field, then open a race guide for entry options, course maps and previous results. Runner numbers refer to the year shown; Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available.
| Date | Half marathon | City / location | Province | Approximate field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diepkloof Half Marathon | Soweto | Gauteng | Unknown | |
| Two Oceans Half Marathon | Cape Town | Western Cape | Unknown |
Race dates TBC (2)
- OUTsurance Gun Run Half Marathon · Cape Town, Western Cape — TBC — awaiting confirmation
- Peninsula Half Marathon · Bergvliet to Simon’s Town, Western Cape — TBC — awaiting confirmation
Choosing a road half marathon in South Africa
Compare the route, entry requirements and recent field before choosing your 13.1 miles. Use the location directory below to narrow the journey, then open a race guide for the organiser’s course map and race-day instructions.
Browse by province
Find a race in your area, or compare the options for a trip. Routes may cross regional boundaries.
Explore the races
Cape Town, Western Cape
Two Oceans Half Marathon
A Cape Town road half marathon. Consult the official half-marathon map for the course; the ultra-marathon route is a different race.
Course: See the official half-marathon map
Entry routes: South African entry windows · International and Rest of Africa entry
Two Oceans Half Marathon guideCape Town, Western Cape
OUTsurance Gun Run Half Marathon
A measured road half marathon starting on Fritz Sonnenberg Road and finishing on Green Point Common. Use the current route map for the detailed course.
Course: City road course
Entry routes: Direct entry
OUTsurance Gun Run Half Marathon guideBergvliet to Simon’s Town, Western Cape
Peninsula Half Marathon
The half-marathon route runs from Bergvliet to the finish at Simon’s Town Naval Base. Consult Celtic Harriers for the next edition’s detailed course.
Course: Point to point
Entry routes: Direct entry
Peninsula Half Marathon guideSoweto, Gauteng
Diepkloof Half Marathon
A club road half marathon based at UJ Soweto Campus. Check the organiser’s race information for the final route and collection arrangements.
Course: See the organiser’s route information
Entry routes: Direct entry
Diepkloof Half Marathon guideCommon questions
Which road half marathons are included in this South Africa guide?
This AthRecs guide includes 4 road half marathons in South Africa, including Two Oceans Half Marathon, OUTsurance Gun Run Half Marathon, Peninsula Half Marathon, Diepkloof Half Marathon. Open a race guide for its course, entry options, dates and previous results.
When are the next road half marathons in South Africa?
The next confirmed dates in this guide are Diepkloof Half Marathon on 15 Nov 2026; Two Oceans Half Marathon on 3 Apr 2027. All dates are local to the race.
How do I enter a road half marathon in South Africa?
Open an individual race guide to compare its entry methods and eligibility rules. Follow the official entry links for registration windows, qualifying requirements, fees and available places.
How can I compare road half marathon courses in South Africa?
Use the course summaries to compare terrain, surface and start-to-finish arrangements, then open the individual guide for official maps. A net-downhill course is not necessarily flat, and a road race may include paved paths or a track finish. Check the receiving event’s rules if you need a qualifying time.
Are the approximate fields the number of people who entered?
Each figure states its basis and year. Entrants, starters and finishers are different counts; a previous finishing field is a guide to scale, not an entry total or a guaranteed future field. Figures are approximate, and Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available. They are not multi-year averages unless explicitly described that way.
Where can I find past race and category results?
Each race guide links to the organiser’s results. Choose the correct distance and edition to find a runner or published category standings.