Knysna Forest Marathon

28/08/2026

Get ready to return to the forest! We do it in the forest! 🌿

04/07/2026

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the Forest Marathon!

Whether you ran for a personal best, tackled the trails for the first time, or simply enjoyed a fantastic day in the forest, you should be proud of your achievement. Thank you for being part of another memorable event.

Results are now available at: https://bouttimepremium.co.za/

We hope you enjoyed every kilometre and look forward to seeing you again next year!

03/07/2026

Wanna break 2 hours tomorrow but may need some advice & paced encouragement?

Editor of RUN magazine and 25 times Knysna half marathon runner Paul Ingpen will be driving a sub 2 hour pace bus

Starting in the front half of the field he will run the hills more easily in a controlled manner and share advice on breathing & posture to help you shave time and stress to reach your goal time 🐘🥳🏁🏅

28/06/2026

🌲 ONLY 6 DAYS TO GO! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The countdown is on! In just 6 days, thousands of runners will be taking on one of South Africa’s most iconic marathons through the breathtaking Knysna Forest.

Now is the perfect time to make sure you’re race-day ready.

✅ Please visit www.knysnaforestmarathon.co.za⁠ and read through all the important event information, including:

* Registration details
* Transport information
* Start times
* Route maps
* Race rules and FAQs

⚠️ Please pay special attention to Registration & Race Number Collection on Friday. There will be no registration or race number collection on race morning, so make sure you’ve read the instructions and know where and when to collect your race pack.

17/06/2026

21/05/2026

🚨 KNYSNA FOREST MARATHON ENTRY DEADLINE 🚨

Please take note that ALL entries for the Knysna Forest Marathon will officially close on 24 May 2026.

This includes:
✅ Marathon entries
✅ ALL substitutions for both distances

❌ No changes, substitutions, or transfers will be made after 24 May 2026.
❌ No exceptions will be considered.

Please ensure all entry details are final before the closing date to avoid disappointment.

04/05/2026

We are seeing an increase in runners trying to buy substitutions privately — this is NOT allowed.

To keep the race fair and properly managed, all substitutions must go through the official platform only.

👉 Apply for a substitution here:
https://www.entryninja.com/marketplace?search=knysna

❗ No private sales
❗ No WhatsApp, DMs, or social media deals
❗ No email requests

If it’s not done through the official link, it will not be accepted.

Let’s protect the integrity of the Forest Marathon 🌲🏃‍♂️
Fair. Safe. By the rules.

14/04/2026

KNYSNA FOREST HALF MARATHON – SOLD OUT!
The response has been incredible and the half marathon is officially SOLD OUT! 🙌

But it’s not over yet…
🔥 Entries for the 42km are still open — and selling out FAST! 🔥

If you’ve been thinking about taking on the full marathon, now is the time to commit.

⚠️ Please note: Once you’ve entered the 42km, no downgrades will be allowed.

08/04/2026

95% of entries are SOLD OUT

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your moment — don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most iconic runs through the Knysna Forest. 🌿 www.knysnaforestmarathon.co.za

25/03/2026

85% of entries are already SOLD OUT! 🔥

The forest is calling… but spots are disappearing fast!
👉 Enter here: www.knysnaforestmarathon.co.za