P-Weg Marathon - Plettenberg
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About the race
The P‑Weg Marathon in Plettenberg is a volunteer organized multi‑discipline weekend event that started in 2004 under the motto "Plettenberger für Plettenberg." It combines walking, running and biking across separate days: the pedestrian day offers half marathon, marathon and ultramarathon distances, while the bike day includes marathon, superbike and ultrabike options. The marathon and ultramarathon largely follow the P‑Weg, a circular trail around Plettenberg that passes four valleys and their slopes. The route is designed so that no meter is repeated; start and finish lie a few hundred meters apart in the town centre, with the finish area arranged as a stage where participants are acknowledged by the audience. Terrain is predominantly forest and gravel paths in a low mountain landscape, with repeated descents into and climbs out of the valleys. Key logistics and rules include a minimum age of 15 years, written consent for those under 18, and a maximum of 1000 starters per event day.
Public roads remain subject to road traffic regulations and are not closed to general traffic. Leaving the marked route or ignoring instructions from marshals can lead to disqualification. Medical and safety support is provided along the course by local emergency services and marshals. Services for participants include numerous aid stations spaced roughly every 5 km, timekeeping, finisher T shirt and medal for finishers, published result lists and certificates.
A Kids Race on the Friday offers short running and biking events for children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
