Race map and details
Welcome! This blog gives a summary of each marathon with finish time/place, course info, conditions, and links to performance data and travel photos. There are also separate pages listing marathons in different countries/continents, states, and Canadian provinces as well as general info about my running background, frequently asked questions, and advice for anyone looking to start running or exercising more. This blog is linked on my Facebook page, but I'm very rarely on social media otherwise.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Marathon #107 (continent #5 / country #17): Knysna Forest Marathon, South Africa
4:25 finish, 232/689 place overall. Very hilly but scenic race on mostly dirt roads in the dense forests around Knysna, about five hours east of Cape Town. Hardest marathon by far in the last two years - almost constant hills and a rough road surface with rocks and potholes to watch out for. The scenery makes up for it though, especially in the later miles with nice mountain and coastline views. Weather was cold at the start and stayed fairly cool throughout, which also helped. Slow finish time, but not unexpected considering the course.
Race map and details
Race map and details
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