21km Half

Half marathon distance. Give it full power or take it easy

NEW 21km trail 778m elev gain / 778m elev loss

The Hobbit 21km Half Marathon is a new addition to the Hobbit weekend. So set down the record pace or shake out the legs if you did the 42km the previous day.
Starting and finishing through natural forest, the middle section lets you stretch out on the plantation jeep tracks while still enjoying the views from the escarpment. Just be sure to save a bit for the final push up Tor Doore 1585m.

Sunday 28 April 2024 - 08h00

Good to Know

  • Two Watertables, at roughly 8km and 16km, stocked with 32Gi electrolyte drinks, ButtaNutt products, fresh, seasonal fruit and biscuits

  • Route is well marked

  • Heading up with a sharp climb behind Hobbiton, this route then has a relatively gentle 11km of jeep track through plantation before taking you up the lung testing Tor Doore and steeply down the other side through wonderful natural forest.

  • Thursday 25 April 2024
    17h00 – 19h00 90km Hobbit Journey Registration and briefing

    Friday 26 April 2024
    06h00 90km Hobbit Journey Start at Maden Dam

    Saturday 27 April 2024
    05h00 90km Hobbit Journey Start at Cata Hut

    06h00 Registration opens Arminel Hotel
    07h00 42km Mountain Marathon Start
    09h00 16km Forest Start
    10h00 5km Fun Start
    Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished
    19h00 – 90km Hobbit Journey Prize-giving at Arminel

    Sunday 28 April 2024
    06h30 Registration opens Arminel Hotel
    08h00 21km Half Start
    09h00 10km Start
    10h00 5km Start
    Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished

  • Click here for compulsory kit list

21km Entry fee: R430
(incl VAT)

20% Discount
when you pair with
any of Saturday’s races - 42km /16km /5km

*Online, pre- entries only. Same booking, same runner.
Online entries close at 18h00 on Wednesday, 24th April
Late entries will be available on the morning for all races with a R50 added fee.