The race is run in accordance with the rules of ASA and WPA. All participants must comply with the rules, regulations and instructions given by officials, marshals and traffic officials. Non-compliance may lead to disqualification. The race organiser reserves the right to accept / reject any entry received.

Chapman's Peak Drive will be closed to traffic.

• Race Date:
• Start Time:
  • 21.1km - 6:30
  • 12km - 7:10
• Race Flier

• Venue: Hout Bay
• Start: Hout Bay Beach - Velocity Gym - Chapman's Peak Drive side
• Finish: Kronendal Primary School

• 21.1km
• 12km

This route is very scenic along the coastal road from Hout Bay to Noordhoek and back.

See Course Details for more details information.

Alternative Route

In the event, that Chapman's Peak Drive is closed and deemed unsafe or impassable, we will have an alternative route prepared to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

This alternative route maintains the spirit of Chapman's Peak Half Marathon, offering a unique experience while ensuring safety and enjoyment.

We will keep all participants updated with any changes and detailed information as the event date approaches.

Please see Registation page

Entries limited to 2500. Enter early to book your place. No entries will be taken on the day.

Online Entries close TBC

Entry fees are non-refundable including if the event is cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the organiser.

All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the event or of the athlete's participation, or change in the date, nature, or format of the event. The event may be cancelled or changed due to severe weather or any other factors that may be deemed to threaten the safety of athletes, staff, or volunteers.

If you are not able to enter online. Please contact the organiser - info@chapmanspeakhalf.co.za.

Purchase a limited edition Chapman's Peak Half Marathon t-shirt - R285.00.

T-shirt Orders close TBC

By entering this event I undertake to be bound by the rules and regulations of the event including those of World Athletics and ASA. I warrant that I am in good health and aware of the risks and dangers of physical nature of this sporting event, and do not claim ignorance of these risks and dangers. I hereby accept that I participate in the event entirely at my own risk and I release and discharge, to the fullest extent allowed in law, the organisers of the Chapman's Peak Half Marathon, Athletics South Africa, Western Province Athletics, City of Cape Town, Province, Entillini Concessions (Pty) Ltd, Hout Bay Harriers, Sport Redefined, all official sponsors and partners, volunteer groups, medical suppliers, and any and all local authorities, from any responsibility, liability or costs relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from my participation in the event including pre- and post-race activities. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity.;

MINOR RELEASE: As the parent or legal guardian of an entrant under the age of 18 ( a minor), I understand the nature of athletic activities and the minor's experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity and I enter into this Indemnity/ waiver on behalf of the minor.

Entry into Chapman's Peak Drive is at your own risk. None of Entillini Concession (Proprietary) Limited (the Concessionaire), Entillini Operations (Proprietary) Limited (the operator), the Provincial Administration of the Western Cape, the South African National Parks Board, their respective servants and employees will be liable for any death or injury to any person or loss or damage to any property whilst you are on Chapman's Peak Drive, irrespective of the cause of such death injury, loss or damage, including any act or omission of any of the above mentioned, whether negligent or not.

Any person using or entering Chapman's Peak Drive indemnifies each of above named against all and claims which may be brought against them or any of them by any dependant of such person.

In addition, the driver of any vehicle indemnifies each of the above names against all and any claims which may be brought again them or any of them, by any passenger in such vehicle or any dependant of any such passenger.

• Open
• Age 40-49
• Age 50-59
• Age 60-69
• Age 70+
• Junior - 12km

Junior Category is less than 20 years old with the minimum age for each distance

• 21.1km - Minimum age 16 years on race day
• 12km - Minimum age 14 years on race day

Age category tags must be worn (front & back) and be visible for the entire race to be eligible for any age category prizes including Juniors. Tags: Juniors - [J], 40-49 - [40], 50-59 - [50], 60-69 - [60], 70+ - [70].

You are able to collect your Race Number at the following locations:

• TBC

Temp License Runners

Please make sure you collect your temp license number that needs to go on your back. Runners who forget their temporary licences at home on race day will need to purchase a new one on race day (21.1km - R75; 12km - R50; 12km Junior - R30) to avoid being disqualified.

Not able to collect your Race Number

Please ask friend or club member to pick it up on your behalf or as a last resort, arrive early on Race Day and collect it from Velocity Gym from 5:00am.

The official race number must be unaltered on the front of the runners' vests. As per the new ASA 2024 rules, licensed runners MUST wear both their licences (front and back). The race number is placed on the front over the licence number so that the licence sponsor, year and province remain visible. Temp licence athletes wear the race number on the front and the temp licence on the back.

No swapping of race numbers is permitted as the race number is linked to your name and finishing time. Any swapping will result in your disqualification.

Each race distance has a linked race number range and colour used to capture your data electronically. For this reason, no transfer between races is allowed.

No personal seconding will be permitted, on Chapman's Peak Drive.

The Chapman's Peak Half Marathon are committed to an environmentally friendly and sustainable event by reducing the amount of single use plastic and waist used.

Water and Coke will be available at each Aid Station.

We encourage all runners to bring their own reusable cup or reusable bottle or hydration pack that can be refilled at each Aid station.

There is an option to purchase the ideal running cup when you register online. Remember you will be able to keep it and use it at other races.

#RunGreen #RunClean #ICarryMyOwn.

Water stations will be placed at:

No Littering! Runners are to use all bins provided at the Aid Stations. Runners are required to dispose of their litter within a "designated area".

Athletes who dispose of any waste or litter outside of this designated area shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a warning and/or a fine.

The finish is at Kronendal Primary School sports field.

On finishing, participants will receive:

• A medal
• A cold cup of coke

Food and drinks will be on sale from vendors within the festival area. Family and friends can join you at the finish if they wish to.

The cut off time for all races is 09:45am

Prize giving will start at approximately 09:15 on the field.

There will be category prizes and lucky draw prizes.

To be part of the Lucky Draw prizes, make sure you get the Lucky Draw ticket at the finish. Only take a Lucky Draw ticket if you plan to be at the prize giving.

In addition to overall (Open) Prizes, participants will only be eligible for an age category prize in the age category they enter. Corresponding numerical age category tags must be worn on the front and back of their club vest. Participants may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category to senior.

Temporary licensed participants are eligible for age category prizes provided they enter the relevant age group, wear the appropriate age tags and provide proof of age.

Temporary licensed athletes must run in plain coloured clothing without advertising with the temporary license number on the back of the vest.

Runners may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category down to senior.

Junior Category is under the age of 20 years at the end of the year. Born 2005 or later. The minimum age for each distance:

• 21.1km - Minimum age 16 years on race day
• 12km - Minimum age 15 years on race day

Juniors must display category tags "J" to qualify for age group prizes for the 12km course.

Age Category tags to be worn:

Runners need to complete the information on their entry form prior to the race.

Runners must give proof of their age at the request of the Race Referee (Original ID / Birth Certificate / Permanent residence Permit)

Licensed runners should wear club colours and a valid 2024 license on the front and back of their vest.

Prize Money

Your Race Number will contain a timing tag to record your race time. Your race number must be worn on the front of your vest and visible at the finish line.

Make sure you don't damage your race number by folding it or bending it. Do not remove the timing tags on the back.

No timing tag = no time = no result

For safety, only the person assigned to this race number may use it.

Please note: No timing tag - no result

Complete results will be posted on www.chapmanspeakhalf.co.za and www.wpa.org.za

A tog bag facility will be available at the start. Bags will be transported to the finish. All items are stored at owner's own risk. Please ensure that your bag is clearly marked with your race number.

Please don't put anything of big value in your bag.

Please note there is limited parking space at the finish (Kronendal Primary School). We strongly encourage you to car share and to arrive early to find a parking between the start and the finish.

Participants are requested not to park in any residential parking bays near any apartments. Any illegally parked vehicles will be clamped, fined or towed by the Traffic Department.

There is parking in the following areas:

• Beach Crescent
• Milkwood Crescent (Hout Bay Library)
• Underground parking at Mainstream Mall
• Baviaanskloof Road (Hout Bay Scouts)
• Main Road

NO PARKING in Andrews Road at the Finish by Kronendal Primary School.

We would like to inform motorists, residents and runners in the Hout Bay and Noordhoek areas that Chapman's Peak Drive will be closed for the duration of the Chapman's Peak Half Marathon. The run takes place on Sunday September 21, 2025, and the race organisers are appealing to motorists to use an alternative route during the run. Please drive safely, be on the look out for runners, and obey all traffic marshals and police who are there for your and everyone's safety.

Chapman's Peak Drive will be closed from 5:30 to 10:00.

Runners will use the following roads, but they will not be closed to traffic.

• Beach Crescent
• Military Road
• Baviaanskloof Road
• Darling Street
• Andrews Road

For safety reasons, the use of personal music players with headphones during the road race is not allowed and may result in disqualification.

Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the WPA office.

All participants must comply with the rules, regulations and instructions given by officials, marshals and traffic officials. Non-compliance may lead to disqualification. The race organiser reserves the right to accept / reject any entry received.

Wheelchair athletes must please contact the organiser timeously to discuss arrangements for their participation.

Substituting your Entry by either selling it or giving it to someone else. This must take place online before the TBC.

Race Number exchange includes the registration fee and any additional purchases (t-shirt, etc) that will be transferred to the new runner. The new runner will have the option to purchase additional add-ons if they are still available.

No substitutions will be taken after the 16th September or on Race Day.

The Entry Fee is to be sorted out between the runner selling his/her entry to the runner who is taking it over. No refunds of the entry fee will be paid by the organisers.

The runner taking over the entry will need the registration ID to complete the entry form. Request the Substitution Entry Form via email: info@chapmanspeakhalf.co.za

Entry Fees are not refundable unless the entry is rejected less any bank charges and admin fee.

Entry fees are non-refundable including if the event is cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the organiser.

All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the event or of the athlete's participation, or change in the date, nature, or format of the event. The event may be cancelled or changed due to severe weather or any other factors that may be deemed to threaten the safety of athletes, staff, or volunteers.