21km Half
Half marathon distance. Shake out Sunday run or give it your all!
21km trail | 642m elev gain | 642m elev loss | Record 1hr42
Sunday 2 May 2027 - 08h00
The Hobbit 21km Half Marathon starts and finishes through forest while the middle section lets you stretch out on the plantation jeep tracks while still enjoying the views from the escarpment. Not too technical, this suits roadies who know the distance and want to get off the tar
Good to Know
Two Watertables, at roughly 5.5km and 13.5km, stocked with 32Gi electrolyte drinks, ButtaNutt products, fresh, seasonal fruit and biscuits
Route is well marked
Record times: 1h42 Male - Jason Peach 2026
1h57 Female - Simone Malan 2026
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Heading up with a sharp climb behind Hobbiton, this route then opens up with undulating jeep tracks through plantation, taking in fantastic views of the Hog mountains and back into the natural forest.
Not too technical, this suits roadies who know the distance and want to get off the tar.Note - all routes subject to minor changes, we will update as we finalise
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Thursday 29 April 2027
17h00 – 19h00 Hobbit 90km Registration and briefing
Friday 30 April 202706h00 - 90km Hobbit 90km Starts at Maden Dam
17h00 Registration opens for Night Run
18h30 Start 8km Night Run
Saturday 1 May 202706h00 - Registration opens
07h00 - 42km Mountain Marathon Start
09h00 - 16km Forest Fun Start
10h00 - 5km Fun Start
Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished19h00 – Hobbit 90km Prize-giving
Sunday 2 May 202706h30 - Registration opens
08h00 - 21km Half Start
09h00 - 10km Start
10h00 - 5km Start
Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished -
21km Entry fee: R 650
(incl VAT)
20% Discount *
when you pair with any of
Friday’s 8km night run
or
Saturday’s races - 42km /16km /5km
*until 31 Jan 2027. Enter online for two or more races for the same person.
Online entries close at 23h00 on Wednesday, 28th April
Late entries will be available on the morning for all races with a R50 added fee.
