Knysna Forest Marathon 2026 - Live Results

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Knysna Forest Marathon 2026, 18 September, Knysna (Western Cape, ZA). Marathon 42km +850m. Indigenous forest.

Knysna Forest Marathon 2026 Results

🦣 Trail running · Knysna, Western Cape (ZA) · Fri. 18 September 2026 · Marathon 42km · Garden Route

Knysna Forest Marathon

🏔️ Marathon 42km · +850m elevation · Indigenous forest · Knysna Heads · Garden Route 🌳 Half Marathon 21km · 10km Fun Run · BoutTime Premium

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Knysna Forest Marathon 2026 — Marathon 42km

42 km · +850 m elevation · Start & Finish: Knysna town, Western Cape (ZA) · Indigenous forest circuit · Garden Route · Half Marathon 21km · 10km Fun Run · Trail running · BoutTime Premium timing

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Results — Marathon 42km 2026

Knysna Forest Marathon 2026, Friday 18 September 2026, start 6:00 AM, Knysna town (Western Cape, South Africa). Marathon 42 km / +850m elevation. Indigenous forest trails, Tsitsikamma region, Knysna Heads circuit, Garden Route mountain terrain. Half Marathon 21km, 10km Fun Run. Trail traction footwear recommended. Timing: BoutTime Premium.

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The Knysna Forest Marathon is one of South Africa's most scenic and technically engaging trail marathons. Held on Friday 18 September 2026, start 6:00 AM from Knysna town (Western Cape, South Africa). The Marathon covers 42 km / +850m elevation through ancient indigenous forest — yellowwood, wild almond, sneezewood trails, forest streams, and panoramic Knysna Heads viewpoints. The route traverses the Garden Route ecosystem with challenging terrain and breathtaking natural scenery. The event features a Half Marathon (21km), 10km Fun Run, and Kids' Trail. Terrain: 99% forest single-track. Timing: BoutTime Premium. A true test of endurance and technical trail running skill in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.

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Full Programme 2026

MARATHON
42KM

Fri. 18 September 6:00 AM — Knysna Forest Circuit → Tsitsikamma → Knysna Heads → Knysna

42 km · +850 m elevation · Indigenous forest · Single-track trails · Yellowwood & wild almond · Garden Route ecosystem · BoutTime Premium

HALF
MARATHON

Fri. 18 September — Knysna, Western Cape

21 km · +420 m elevation · Forest trails · Accessible technical terrain · Scenic route variation

10KM FUN
RUN

Fri. 18 September — Knysna town circuit

10 km · +100 m elevation · Community participation · Town & waterfront route · Family-friendly option

KIDS
TRAIL

Fri. 18 September — Knysna Forest Adventure

2 km · Beginner trail · U10-U12 category · Forest discovery run · Botanical awareness

Start & Finish: Knysna town, Main Street, Knysna 6570, Western Cape, South Africa. Date: Friday 18 September 2026 — Marathon start 6:00 AM. Distance: Marathon 42 km · +850m elevation. Route: Knysna town → indigenous forest trails → Tsitsikamma region → Knysna Heads circuit → Knysna return. Solo or Relay: Marathon solo option; some categories offer team entry. Footwear: Trail shoes with firm grip (forest floor is wet, roots present). Required Equipment: Reusable hydration bottle (2L minimum) · Trail energy · Sun protection · Mobile phone charged · First aid essentials · Insect repellent (ticks/leeches in forest). Terrain: Technical single-track, forest stream crossings, elevation gain through dense canopy, some rocky sections, natural forest floor (muddy when wet). Access: National Route 2 (Garden Route highway) → Knysna exit → town centre · Ample parking · Accommodation in Knysna available (nearby hotels/guest houses). Wildlife: Forest is habitat for sambar deer, bushbuck, cape grysbok, occasional elephant; African fish eagles overhead. Timing: BoutTime Premium live timing & video finish. Organiser: Knysna Forest Marathon Committee & Garden Route Running Club.

Route Profile & Key Points

Location	Elevation	Details
Start — Knysna Town 6:00 AM	~20 m (sea level)	Main Street start, Knysna waterfront · Coastal spring morning · Trail entry point
Forest Edge Entry FOREST	~50-150 m	Transition from town to ancient yellowwood & wild almond canopy · Initial elevation gain · Technical begins
Tsitsikamma Circuit PEAK CHALLENGE	~400-500 m	Deepest forest section · Stream crossings · Maximum isolation & natural beauty · Lush understory
Knysna Heads Viewpoint LANDMARK	~300-350 m	Iconic twin sandstone cliffs (Eastern & Western Heads) · Ocean panorama · Treacherous waters view
Lagoon Return Loop LAGOON	~100-200 m	Knysna Lagoon circuit · Bird watching opportunity · Waterfront recovery section
Finish — Knysna Town FINISH	~20 m (sea level)	Main Street/waterfront finish · Celebration zone · Recovery services · BoutTime video finish
MARATHON 42KM 18 September 2026 · Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa · Indigenous forest · Tsitsikamma · BoutTime Premium

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Results — Marathon 42km 2026

Full Programme 2026

Route Profile & Key Points

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