The 4th annual Kenton 100 will take place on
15 and 16 April 2023
100 miler / 30 miler / 10 miler
Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape
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The 4th annual Kenton 100
The Sunshine Coast’s most beautiful (and toughest!) race 😎
Kenton on Sea is based in the heart of the Eastern Cape and has some of the most beautiful beaches in South Africa.
Visit our tourism site kenton.co.za for more info.
Our next race will take place 15-16 April 2023. There are 3 distances to choose from:
100 Miler
Registration on Friday 14 April
Starts Saturday 15 April 0:00
36 hours to complete
Price: R2 000 (early bird)
Price: R2 500 (after 31 March)
30 Miler
Registration on Friday 14 April
Starts Saturday 15 April 4:00
12 hours to complete
Price: R600 (early bird)
Price: R800 (after 31 March)
10 Miler
Registration Saturday 15 April
Starts Sunday 16 April at 8:00
4 hours to complete
Price: R150 (standard entry)
Price: R200 (on the day)
View the Route from 2022
Elevation: Each lap totals about 400m of climbing, which means our 100 milers complete around 4000m of climb by the time they finish their 10th lap.
Distance: 16 km / 10 miles
Organisers have the right to change starting points and route at their discretion.
Frequently asked questions
The route
With changing tides altering the beach routes to the stars above you at night, every moment is memorable. The loop also allows for family and friends to continually support those on the longer runs.
This is a tough route, no matter the distance you choose!
Click here to download the gpx file but please note the route may change.
The venue
The Kenton 100 takes place in the quaint little village of Kenton on Sea in the Eastern Cape.
The start and end point venue will be confirmed closer to the time.
Water stations and support
There are many water and snack stops and marshals for all 3 distances. There is an aid station for the 100 and 30 milers.
Accommodation
There is ample accommodation in Kenton on Sea and surrounds. Visit our helpful tourism site on www.kenton.co.za
Entry, costs & registrations
Entries will be opening soon.
Costs will be confirmed.
Registrations will take place the day before your race. Keep an eye on your email for more details and everything you'll need to know about registration, starting times, venue and what to take with you on your run.
Medals
Yes, you get a medal!
- For our 100miler finishers, we have a unique Kenton 100 buckle designed by Tobie Reyneke and the talented artist Marisa du Toit, then made by Coenie Oosthuizen of Trophy and Medal Boutique. Read the story here.
- 30 and 10 milers get our iconic medal at the finish line.
Safety
Your safety is important to us and we team up with the local armed response unit, police and community watch each year.
Organisers
This is a 100% local initiative run by passionate sports enthusiasts from our town. Should you wish to get involved in any way, please get in touch with info@kenton100.co.za.
Indemnity
Click here to download our indemnity form.
Kenton 100 | 2022
The 3rd annual Kenton 100 was held on the 11th and 12 of June 2022
Thank you to all the organisers, sponsors, volunteers and most of all, each and every runner and walker joining us on a what was a beautiful and exciting weekend in Kenton on Sea.
Roxi Smith
Winner - 100 miler 2022 💪🏽
What makes this athlete's race truly exceptional is that it wasn't just Roxi's first 100miler, but that she won it too!
Local to Kenton on Sea, we couldn't be prouder. Well done Roxi!
Race results
100 Miler
| Position | Name | TIME |
| 1 | Roxi Smith | 28:00 |
| 2 | Johan Britz | 31:31 |
| 3 | Tobie Reyneke | 34:03 |
| 4 | Cliona Mc Ginn | 34:39 |
| 5 | Margo de Kooker | 37:38 |
| 6 | Allister Marran | DNF |
30 miler
| Position | Name | Time |
| 1 | Vuyisani Nobi | 05:02 |
| 2 | Dumisa Kingana | 05:16 |
| 3 | Matthew Duggan | 05:17 |
| 4 | Melanie Gorman | 06:29 |
| 5 | Stephan Els | 06:29 |
| 6 | Orrin Glenn Snelgar | 06:33 |
| 7 | Stephanie Kretzmann | 06:49 |
| 8 | David Harris | 08:20 |
| 9 | David Beard | 08:22 |
| 10 | Sally Anderson | 08:39 |
| 11 | Martie Boesenberg | 08:42 |
10 miler
| Position | Name | Time |
| 1 | Dylan Cox | 01:19 |
| 2 | Bucksanabeth Kayi | 01:25 |
| 3 | Lukhanyiso Ntengu | 01:27 |
| 4 | Paine Cox | 01:29 |
| 5 | Eddie Hattingh | 01:30 |
| 6 | Athi Nkosi | 01:30 |
| 7 | Ida Paulsen | 01:35 |
| 8 | Richard Daneel | 01:35 |
| 9 | Candice Norden | 01:39 |
| 10 | Ted Clark | 01:42 |
| 11 | Kerri Logan | 01:46 |
| 12 | John Cox | 01:46 |
| 13 | Lindokuhle Mpambani | 01:46 |
| 14 | Xavir Perez-Hall | 01:48 |
| 15 | Phumla Ngongqu | 01:49 |
| 16 | Alex Weed | 01:50 |
| 17 | Alan Robb | 01:50 |
| 18 | Thabo Nobi | 01:51 |
| 19 | Liam Yell | 01:51 |
| 20 | Nontle Kauta | 01:53 |
| 21 | Reon Van Zyl | 01:55 |
| 22 | Shaun Burrow | 01:55 |
| 23 | Paola Vignany | 01:55 |
| 24 | Martie Boesenberg | 01:58 |
| 25 | Phumza | 02:00 |
| 26 | Desmond Lambiza | 02:03 |
| 27 | Am Hunter | 02:03 |
| 28 | Colleen Bedford | 02:07 |
| 29 | Aidon Lippstrue | 02:08 |
| 30 | Bester Fourie | 02:09 |
| 31 | Petra Hattingh | 02:09 |
| 32 | Peter Du Toit | 02:10 |
| 33 | Talita Seddon | 02:15 |
| 34 | Jade Morris | 05:15 |
| 35 | Alexandra Esterhuizen | 02:17 |
| 36 | Marietjie Robb | 02:26 |
| 37 | Lynette Harbrecht | 02:30 |
| 38 | Leah Shanks | 02:31 |
| 39 | Jaqueline Potgieter | 02:32 |
| 40 | Sharon Cox | 02:32 |
| 41 | Megan Willemse | 02:33 |
| 42 | Ann Willemse | 02:33 |
| 43 | Craig Bester | 02:35 |
| 44 | Gus Rushmere | 02:39 |
| 45 | Gayle Bonnette | 02:39 |
| 46 | Charleen Sceepers | 02:53 |
| 47 | Charmaine Bardonmeyer | 02:53 |
| 48 | Jacomie Zerr | 03:06 |
| 49 | Pieter Loubser | 03:07 |
| 50 | Alaister Campbell | 03:07 |
| 51 | Cathy Campbell | 03:07 |
| 52 | Tessa MacTaggart | 03:09 |
| 53 | CJ | 03:11 |
| 54 | Ross Kemp | 03:27 |
| 55 | Maritha Kemp | 03:27 |
| 56 | Cindy Lowry | 03:30 |
| 57 | A Rensburg | 03:40 |
| 58 | Jean Nepgen | 03:40 |
| 59 | Carol Nepgen | 03:40 |
| 60 | Pauline Weed | 03:55 |
| 61 | Simon Oliver | 03:55 |
| 62 | Martin Wiese | 03:55 |
| 63 | Brian Hendry | 03:55 |