The R43 road between Hermanus and Stanford will not be closed for the Whale Coast Half Marathon on Saturday, 25 March 2023 from 07:00 – 10:00, but motorists are reminded to be vigilant in looking out for runners.

The half marathon will start at Grotto beach at 07:00 from where the runners will run towards Voëlklip beach past Birkenhead House and then turn right into 10th Street and continue to De Mond Caravan Park.

After crossing 7th Street, the runners will head straight along the R43 on the shoulder of the road towards Stanford Hills.

Overstrand Municipal Traffic Services, Provincial Traffic and marshals will be on duty.

Please overtake with care and apply the road rules while giving the 240 runners the space they need to run safely.