Simola Night Run
Simola Night Run Date: Sunday 28th December 2025 Venue: Simola Hotel, Country Club and Spa, Knysna Times: Registration between 18H00 and 18H50 Race starts at 19H00 Entry Fee: R120 for either distances Kids under 10 and Pensioners over 60 (R50) GPX No GPX files will be available. The route will be marked, so rather come and enjoy the run without staring at a watch. What to bring: Torch headlight WHAT ELSE IS THERE Finishers who entered online will get a Simola Night Trial Run medal. Late entries do not qualify for a medal or give-aways. Stick around after your race and enjoy some delicious food from the Simola Hotel Club House. Get more details and enter
Sabrina Love Challenge
Sabrina Love Challenge 2025 DATES 27th to 30th December 2025 Central Beach 27 December – 08h00 10km Paddle – 08h30 Beach WalkLate Entries and final Check-in 06h30 – 07h30 (Paddle), 06h30 – 08h00 (Walk) Central Beach/Longstone Park Discovery Vitality Run Series 28 December – 07h00 10km Fun Run, start Longstone Park, finish Central Beach 28 December – 07h30 5km Fun Run, start Longstone Park, finish Central BeachLate Entries and final Check-in 05h30 – 07h00 (5km), 05h30 – 06h30 (10km) Kurland Private Estate 29 December (MTB) 07h30 – 25km E-Bike (no Vitality points) 07h30 – 40km E-Bike (no Vitality points) 07h45 – 40km (1,100 Vitality points) 08h00 – 25km (800 Vitality points) 08h10 – 10km (no Vitality points)Late Entries and final Check-in 06h30 – 07h30 30 December (Trail Run) 07h30 – 21km 07h30 – 12km 07h45 – 6kmLate Entries and final Check-in 06h30 – 07h30 10h30 – Kids of Steel (u12
Outeniqua Chair Challenge
Get ready for that groovy feeling when OCC hits George roads again on 21 February 2026 George, Garden Route (November 2025) – During an elegant breakfast affair at The Apprentice in George last June, a jubilant crowd of those individuals and enterprises responsible for making an eleventh-hour success of Outeniqua Chair Challenge (OCC) 2025 were honoured for their heroic efforts. As part of this memorable OCC Breakfast of Champions bash, some of those honoured received a copy of the book Only Good Things: Celebrating 100 feel-good SA stories of 2024 – a heart-warming collection of profile features on personalities and accomplishments that capture the essence of South Africa. An intricate part of the morning’s proceedings, George local Shaun Butler – chairman of the Disabled Road-race Foundation (DRF), star athlete, and among those profiled in Only Good Things – was on hand to welcome OCC champions on stage. But let’s move
Knysna Splash Duck Race
Duck Races Date: 30/12/2025 Venue: Knysna Quays 14:00 Sales: Online Sales at Knysna Quays Dec 20 and 27 09:00 – 13:00 Race Day 09:00 to race start – if available Tickets: R 60 (per duck) Enter Now Prizes: R 10000 1st R 5000 2nd R 3000 3rd R 2000 Join in the fun, watch this live at Knysna Waterfront, it really is a sight when nearly a 1000 ducks ‘swim’ (race) along the canal at the Knysna Waterfront. Venue: Knysna Quays – Yacht Bridge Start time: From 14:00 Enter Now
Knysna Rotary Flash Float
The Knysna Rotary Flash Float (NEW) Start: Green Hole, Leisure Isle at 09:00 End: Bollard Bay, Leisure Isle Bring any inflatable and enjoy a float on the incoming tide. 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 12 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘫𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵. Enter on Quicket by scanning the QR code, or go to https://www.quicket.co.za/events/342512-knysna-rotary-flash-float/?ref=events-list#/ Knysna Splash is an important fundraiser for our club. Proceeds go towards our safe swimming initiative for local children and other community service projects.
Knysna Oyster Festival
The dates for the 2026 Knysna Oyster Festival which will take place from 3 – 12 July 2026. The Knysna Forest Marathon will be on the first weekend (3 & 4 July), and the Knysna Cycle Tour on the second (10-12 July).
Knysna Forest Marathon
FULL MARATHON 04 July 2026 07:00 AM HALF MARATHON 04 July 2026 08:00 AM CHARITY ENTRIES 20 January until sold out Avoid the rush, secure your place early, and support our nominated charities. LOYALTY ENTRIES 31 January – 09 February 2026 This includes all previous race entrants for the year 2025. GENERAL ENTRIES 10 February – 26 May 2026 (or until sold out) For everyone else who wants to run the Knysna Forest Marathon. View Details on Website
Knysna Cycle Tour
Knysna Cycle Tour 2026 The Knysna Cycle Tour is back with a new look for 2026 ! An exhilarating three days riding. Day 1: Knysna Enduro Gay 2 : MTB riding Day 2: 100 or 50 km Road /Gravel Bike ride MTB, Road Bikes, E-Bikes, and gravel bikes are all welcome. Bring your children with you for the childrens event in the morning of Sunday 12 July 2026 Prepare for unforgettable moments and a whole lot of cycling experience’s ! Book your Weekend now – entries will be available shortly 2025 Entries will be open shortly Event 10 to 12 July 2026
Grootbrak Grabadoo
Grabadoers old and new to gain big at Grootbrak challenge on final day of 2025 Click to enter Mossel Bay (November 2025) – There’s excellent news for acolytes of Grootbrak Grabadoo, which takes place for the 22nd time on Wednesday 31 December. As is always the case on this family-fun occasion, the well-tested cycling and run/walk routes will suit every entrant’s fitness level. But this year, festivities will carry on beyond the finish line. The continued support of local businesses and individuals has enabled organisers to spoil participants with medals, buffs and magazines as keepsake reminders of their part in an event that plays out in the scenic surrounds and streets of Great Brak River – the pretty seaside village that’s an integral part of ICONIC Mossel Bay’s now famous Route 12. Says race director Alewijn Dippenaar: “After last year’s Grootbrak Grabadoo, a post-event survey revealed that people are keen
Bubbly Run – Knysna Golf Course
Bubbly Run – Knysna Golf Course Get ready to sparkle your way through the holidays! Join us for the Bubbly Run taking place on the beautiful fairways of the Knysna Golf Course. This fun, social run/walk is all about sunshine, smiles, and a little celebratory fizz along the way. Whether you’re visiting for the holidays or a Knysna local looking for a festive adventure, this is the perfect way to kick off the season. Venue: Knysna Golf Course Date: Saturday 27th December Time: 18H30 Entry Fees: R230 per person What to expect: ✨ Scenic route on the lush Knysna Golf Course ✨ A bubbly-tasting experience along the way ✨ Picture-perfect views and holiday vibes ✨ A relaxed, social event for all fitness levels ✨ Finish-line celebrations and good times with friends and family Bring your crew, dress in festive colours, and get ready to toast to the holidays! Don’t miss