Course & Elevation

Starting at the V&A Waterfront, the course traverses the scenic Atlantic Seaboard coastline, passing through Signal Hill and along the clifftop paths with spectacular ocean views. The route includes rolling hills with challenging climbs through the Sea Point and Camps Bay areas before descending toward the finish at Mouille Point lighthouse, offering one of the world's most visually stunning half-marathon experiences.

Course Facts

Distance 21.0975 km
Elevation Gain 380 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

20°C

Temperature

65%

Humidity

15%

Rain Chance

Spring weather with mild temperatures and predominantly clear skies. Light Atlantic breezes provide relief during the coastal run, though wind can occasionally be gusty around clifftop sections.

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