Organiser
Saldanha Health Weekend
Start & Finish Venue: Saldanha Military Base
During World War II Saldanha Bay assumed great importance. The occupation of the Suez Canal by Axis forces early in the war forced the allies to rely on the Cape sea route to pass between the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans.
Saldanha Bay was identified as a convoy staging point. In 1942 the 8th Heavy Battery of the Coastal Artillery set up coastal defence guns at South Head, Baviaansberg, Malgaskop and Elands point. A boom defense system was laid between Hoedjies Point and Marcus Island and Elands Point and it was administered by the SA Naval Forces. The breakwater was built in 1976 and is 1,8 km long. It connects the main land with Marcus Island.
Due to the huge growth in numbers from The First Saldanha Health Marathon on 2023 to 2024, a decision was made to include the military base as part of the historical aspects of the beautiful Bay of Saldanha and still include the 360 degree sea view on the Transnet breakwater route. Some gravel are thus part of the road race, but one does not require the use of trail-running shoes.
Saturday 14 June 2025 Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run
Cut Off Times: 21.1km Start Time 8:00AM Cut Off 11:15AM (3hours 15 minutes) Prize Giving 11:00AM
10km Start Time 8:30AM Cut Off 10:30AM (2 hours) Prize Giving 10:45AM
5km Start Time 8:45AM Cut Off 10:00AM (1 hour 15min) Prize Giving 10:30AM
Registration and Starting from the Saldanha Military Academy. No Tog Bag Facility, but plenty of safe parking inside the Military Academy Sports Grounds. Malgas Street, Saldanha Bay.
Prize Money:
Half Marathon: (Each for Male & Female)
1st Place R800, 2nd Place R500, Third Place R300 Age Category(40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70plus) R200
10km Road Race: (Each for Male & Female)
1st Place R500, 2nd Place R300, Third Place R200 Age Category (40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70plus) R150 Junior (1st place only) R250
Medals for All Finishers
Waterpoints on Route, please do not litter. It is always advisable to make sure that you have your own hydration as well, especially on the longer distances.
Free Entry to all over age70 (Temporary License will have to be paid by unlicensed runners R75)
More information: www.facebook.com/saldanha.health.run
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
21.1km Half Marathon Unlicensed
Entrants who do not have a permanent ASA License Number have to pay additional Temporary ASA License, to be worn on back of vest |
21.1 km | 00:08 | R 275.00 |
| Half Marathon Licensed 21.1km | 21.1 km | 08:00 | R 200.00 |
|
10km Road Race Licensed
10km Road Race for Licensed ASA Athletes older than 14 Years |
10 km | 08:30 | R 150.00 |
|
10km Road Race Un-Licensed
Entrants who do not have a permanent ASA License Number have to pay additional Temporary ASA License, to be worn on back of vest |
10 km | 08:30 | R 200.00 |
|
5km Fun Run/Walk
The 5km Event is open to all ages and may be walked, No License Required. |
5 km | 08:45 | R 100.00 |
Event location
Saldanha Military Base, Saldanha
| Coordinates | -33.0276981, 17.9176312 |
| Address | Military, Saldanha, 7395, South Africa |
| City | Saldanha |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07