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Welcome to the Voet van Afrika FAQ page! Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about the event, including race details, entry information, and what to expect on race day. If you need more help, feel free to contact us — we’re here to make sure you have the best experience possible!
The 42.2km race starts on the Elim Road, ±8.5km from Bredasdorp.
The marathon starts at 06:00.
We’ll arrange transport from Bredasdorp Sport Grounds, with the first vehicles taking you to the start from 04:45. All athletes make use of the transport provided, there will be NO PARKING at the start.
The 21.1km starts in Napier at Agulhas School Of Skills, the corner of Plein street and Cecil street.
The half marathon starts at 07:30.
Own transport to the start of the race. Transport will be available at the finish to collect your vehicle in Napier after you complete the race.
Transport will be available at the finish to take participants back to their vehicle in Napier after completing the race. The return shuttle service will start at 10h30 and will operate continuously on a rotational basis, with the last shuttle departing at 13h00. Three taxi buses will operate during this period and will depart once full.
Bredasdorp Sport Grounds.
If you entered online, we’ll send you an email to confirm your entry (be sure to provide us an email address).
Prior to number collection days, we will also send you an SMS, indicating your race number and collection date and time. Be sure to bring your proof of entry, email confirmation or SMS confirmation to registration.
Number collection will take place at Sportsmans Warehouse Somerset West on Thursday 17 September 2026 from 12:00 until 17:00.
Number collection will also take place on Friday 18 September 2026 at Bredasdorp sport grounds from 14:00 until 21:00 and Saturday 19 September 2026 from 04:00 until 07:00. For the 21.1km Athletes, registration will be at Napier School of Skills from 6h00 till 7h00.
Please bring proof of entry, email confirmation or SMS confirmation to registration.
No, seconding is not allowed.
There will be a collecting point at the start of the 42.2km, 21.1km and transported to the finish for collecting at the tog bag facility.
Tog bag facilities for the 10km race are at the finish.
Tog bag facilities are used at your own risk.
Bredasdorp Sport Grounds.
The race starts at 08:00.
All the races end at the Bredasdorp Sport Grounds.
You can enter online, here.
42.2km - R350
21.1km - R285
10km - R235
10km Juniors - R190
27km Trail Run - R700
13.5km Trail Run - R550
Entry fees are non-refundable.
6 September 2026 at midnight.
For the full marathon, half marathon, 10km and trail run races, no entries will be allowed on the day.
You can enter for the Toontjie (the 4km fun run) on the day of the race (Friday 18 September 2026).
If you’re one of our winners, you must be present at the prize giving ceremony to receive your prize. No prizes will be forwarded by e-mail or bank deposits. The recipient must make arrangements with the organizer if he/she will not be available to receive his/her prize.
For the 42.2km, 21.1km,10km and Trail runs prize giving start at 12:15.
Only club members qualify for Team Prizes in 42.2km and 21.1km.
Prize Money:

10KM
GOLD FIRST 10 MEN & 5 WOMEN
SILVER NEXT 10 MEN & 5 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 1000 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 2 HOURS
21.1KM
GOLD FIRST 5 MEN & 5 WOMEN
SILVER NEXT 10 MEN & 10 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 1000 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 4 ½ HOURS
42.2KM
GOLD FIRST 10 MEN & 10 WOMEN
SILVER NEXT 20 MEN & 10 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 1000 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 6 HOURS
27 KM TRAIL RUN
GOLD FIRST 3 MEN & 3 WOMEN
SIVER NEXT 5 MEN & 5 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 500 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 5 HOURS
12KM TRAIL RUN
GOLD FIRST 3 MEN & 3 WOMEN
SILVER NEXT 5 MEN & 5 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 500 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 4 HOURS
3.5KM FUN RUN/WALK (The Toontjie)
Medals to the first 700 finishers FINAL CUT OFF 1 HOUR
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