Entries Now Open for the 2024 Goss & Balfe Sapphire Coast Marathon – A Comrades Qualifier

Sapphire Coast Tourism is excited to welcome runners, spectators, and supporters to Amanzimtoti for the highly anticipated Goss & Balfe Sapphire Coast Marathon on Sunday, 27 October 2024. This early qualifier for the Comrades Marathon, organised by Amanzimtoti Athletics Club, is a fantastic opportunity for athletes and visitors to experience this coastal gem.

Goss & Balfe Sapphire Coast Marathon Details

• Date: Sunday, 27 October 2024
• Venue: Amanzimtoti Athletics Club, 1 Riverside Road, Amanzimtoti
• Parking: R10
• Online Entry: www.eventtiming.co.za
• Early Bird Entries Close: 6 October 2024
• Late Online Entries Close: 20 October 2024
• Enquiries: toti.ac.racedirector@gmail.com | 079 467 6457

Race Categories and Fees

10km Race

• Route: View Route
• Starts: 6am
• Entry Fee: R200
• Late Entry Fee: R230
• Temp Licence: R90

21.1km Race

• Route: View Route
• Starts: 6am
• Entry Fee: R250
• Late Entry Fee: R280
• Temp Licence: R110

42.2km Race

• Route: View Route
• Starts: 5.30am
• Entry Fee: R370
• Late Entry Fee: R400

Late Entries and Race Pack Collection Details

• Venue: Amanzimtoti Athletics Club, 1 Riverside Road, Amanzimtoti
• Friday, 25 October 2024: 4pm to 7pm
• Saturday, 26 October 2024: 10am to 4pm
• Sunday, 27 October 2024: From 4.30am

Sapphire Coast Must-Try Sites and Activities

The Sapphire Coast offers a range of activities and attractions for visitors to explore, making it an ideal destination for participants and their families:

• Amanzimtoti Main Beach: Enjoy fun slides at Splash Water World, a variety of restaurants, takeaways, and shops with local traders selling beautiful crafts and curios along the promenade.
• Charter Boats: Experience a day of deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, shark cage diving, and/or snorkelling at Aliwal Shoal, a world-renowned dive site.
• Horse Rides on the Beach: Guided horse rides cater for a range of abilities, offering a unique way to experience the beach.
• Illovo River: Perfect for water sports, fishing, birding, and picnics.
• Crocworld Conservation Centre: Visit to see a variety of animals and enjoy live demonstrations.
• Umkomaas Golf Club or Amanzimtoti Country Club: Play a round on the 18-hole course, or enjoy a meal or drink at the club.
• Nature Walks, Hikes, and Birdwatching: Explore Nungwane Waterfalls in the heart of Umbululu, accessible on horseback, 4x4, or mountain bike.
• Wide Range of Accommodation Options: Choose from 5-star hotels, luxury B&Bs, comfortable guesthouses, self-catering units, family resorts, as well as caravan and camping facilities close to the beach.

For more information about the Goss & Balfe Sapphire Coast Marathon, contact 079 467 6457 or email toti.ac.racedirector@gmail.com.

For more information about the Sapphire Coast, visit www.sapphirecoasttourism.co.za or follow Sapphire Coast Tourism on Facebook.

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Press Release Submitted By:Sapphire Coast Tourism

Contact Person: Romy WenzelContact Email: toti.ac.racedirector@gmail.comContact Number: 079 467 6457Website: www.sapphirecoasttourism.co.za

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