Western Cape road running races 2026 to 2027

How to use this calendar

This is a list of road races in the Western Cape from today onwards, grouped by month. A race drops off the list once it has been run.

Confirmed dates were checked against the organiser's or entry page on 12 November 2026. Date to be confirmed means the date is expected: the race appears on public race calendars, but the organiser had not yet published the 2027 date. Confirm the date with the organiser before you enter or travel.

Two Oceans and Comrades 2027 qualifying races in the Western Cape

The Two Oceans 56 km Ultra is on Sunday 4 April 2027, and the half marathon on Saturday 3 April. The Ultra needs a qualifying marathon in under 5 hours. Two Oceans says the qualifying window closes on 7 March 2027.

The 100th Comrades Marathon is on Sunday 13 June 2027. Comrades says runners must qualify by 3 May 2027. The standard is also a marathon (42.2 km) in under 5 hours, run within the qualifying window, which opened on 15 June 2026. A better qualifying time gives better seeding at the start.

Check on twooceansmarathon.org.za and comrades.com that your chosen race is accepted as a qualifier before you rely on it.

These are the standard 42.2 km marathons on the calendar that fall on or before the deadline.

Only the marathons up to 7 March count for Two Oceans: Vlakte Marathon, Timbercity Red Hill Marathon & Classic, Knysna Heads Marathon, Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon, Infantry School Cango Marathon, Langebaan Country Estate Weskus Marathon. A marathon after that date can still qualify you for Comrades.

Not sure how to train for it? The Two Oceans training plan guide covers the 56 km Ultra, the Comrades training plan guide covers the build to the 100th Down Run, and the Cape Town Marathon guide covers the 42.2 km on 23 May.

Full race calendar

November 2026

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January 2027

February 2027

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April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

Choosing a race and training for it

Pick a race far enough away to train for properly, and work back from the date. The 10K guide is an 8-week plan, the half marathon guide is 12 weeks, and the marathon guide usually needs 16 weeks or more.

The Cape summer brings the south-easter. On an exposed coastal route, run to effort rather than pace when the wind is up, and save your time goals for a calmer day.

If Two Oceans or Comrades is your goal, choose your qualifier early. Run it as part of your plan, not as an all-out effort that costs you two weeks of training.

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Questions runners ask

When is the Two Oceans 2027 qualifying deadline?

Two Oceans says the qualifying window for the 2027 Ultra runs from 1 May 2026 to 7 March 2027. The standard is a marathon in under 5 hours. Check twooceansmarathon.org.za for the full rules before you enter a qualifier.

When is the Comrades 2027 qualifying deadline?

Comrades says runners must qualify by 3 May 2027. The 100th Comrades is on Sunday 13 June 2027. The standard is a marathon (42.2 km) in under 5 hours, run within the window that opened on 15 June 2026. Check comrades.com before you rely on a race.

Which Western Cape marathon is the last one before the Two Oceans deadline?

Of the confirmed races, the Weskus Marathon in Langebaan on 6 March 2027 is the last, the day before the window closes. It leaves no room for a second attempt, so an earlier marathon such as Red Hill, Knysna Heads or the Peninsula Marathon gives you a spare try.

Is Two Oceans a standard marathon?

No. The Ultra is 56 km and the other race is a half marathon, so neither counts as a standard marathon for this calendar's qualifier table. Check comrades.com before using any race to qualify for Comrades.

How reliable are the dates on this calendar?

Dates marked Confirmed were checked against the organiser or entry page on 12 November 2026. Dates marked Date to be confirmed are expected dates that the organiser had not yet published. Confirm with the organiser before you enter or travel.

Race dates and details are the organisers' own and can change. Confirm with the organiser before you enter or travel. This guide is general information, not medical advice.