New trail run for the well known and famous Baviaanskloof!
The inaugural Baviaans Mountain Marathon will take place on Saturday, 4 July 2026 in the Baviaanskloof, with the start and finish at Doringkloof Boskamp, 90km East of Willowmore.
Together with the 42km Marathon we also offer a half marathon and 10km race, all taking place simultaneously. Winter is known as “kudu time”, meaning utmost care must be taken when driving early morning so the starting time is 08h00 for the 42km, 08h15 for the 21km and 08h30 for the 10km runners.
It is advised to book 2 nights’ accommodation in the Kloof. We will communicate accommodation options and the program for non-running supporters and family members on our social media pages – come enjoy a day in the Baviaanskloof meeting the locals, drinking in the beauty of the area while you just relax. Click here for a list of available accommodation in the Baviaanskloof.
Breakfast, light meals during the day and a spit braai late Saturday afternoon will be available at Doringkloof Boskamp. Prize giving will be at 15h00 and all participants will receive finisher medals.
All marathon and half marathon runners will receive the GPX File before the time. The route will be well marked with water and aid stations, however a tracker (included in the entry fee) is compulsory. Cell phone signal is limited to zero although the area where the 10km runners will be has MTN signal in certain spots.
PLEASE NOTE THE ROUTE GOES OVER PRIVATE FARM LAND AND IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PRIOR TO RACE DAY! Disrespecting will lead to a hefty fine and banning from future events.
Number collection can be done on Friday 3 July between 15h00 and 19h00 at the Boskamp.
Race details:
42km: Number collection from 07h00 – 07h45, race briefing at 07h45 and the race starts at 08h00.
21km: Number collection from 07h30 – 08h00, race briefing at 08h00 and the race starts at 08h15.
10km: Late registration and number collection from 07h45 – 08h15, race briefing at 08h15 and the race starts at 08h30.
42km:
R1 800 (includes a race shirt and tracker) 1 November 2025 – 15 December 2025,
R1 950 (includes a tracker and race shirt) 15 December 2025 – 1 May 2026,
R1 950 (includes a tracker) 2 May – 30 June.
Entries received and paid in full by 1 May 2026 will receive a moisture management race shirt. The entry fee also includes a race tracker which is compulsory.
21km:
R850 (includes a pair of socks and tracker) 1 November 2025 – 15 December 2025,
R950 (includes a tracker and pair of socks) 15 December 2025 – 1 May 2026,
R950 (includes a tracker) 2 May – 30 June.
Entries received and paid in full by 1 May 2026 will receive a pair of socks. The entry fee also includes a race tracker which is compulsory.
10km:
R150 till 15 December 2025, thereafter R200.
Additional race shirts (moisture management) can be ordered until 25 May 2026 at R250 per shirt and socks at R150 per pair.
Accommodation
Book your accommodation without any further delay at any of the camp sites, farm stays or guest houses in the Baviaanskloof. Information will be made available on our social media pages.
Beneficiary
The beneficiary of the Baviaans Mountain Marathon is the NG Kerk (Dutch Reformed Church). The race is organised by Baviaans to Bay Adventures and St Francis Sport and hosted by the Doringkloof Boskamp.
Contact (whatsapp only as there is limited signal in the Baviaanskloof)
Esti Stewart 073 825 0835
Eric Stewart 082 394 7363
Barry Tonkin 082 602 2604
Or email [email protected].za
More information: www.stfrancissport.co.za/
