Knysna Forest Marathon 2026 | Course | Altimetry
Knysna Forest Marathon 2026: route, altitude, uphill/downhill statistics, gpx file
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Knysna Forest Marathon 2026 course map. Length: 42.195 km.
42.195 km (26.2 mi) course map of the event "Knysna Forest Marathon 2026" in Knysna (Saturday, July 4, 2026). Explore the route!
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GPS track - .gpx file download
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Knysna Forest Marathon 2026: route altimetric information
Knysna Forest Marathon 2026: GNR-GAP index (v 1.0, experimental, see more)
Knysna Forest Marathon 2026: interactive route
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Knysna Forest Marathon 2026: percentage distribution of slope
Knysna Forest Marathon 2026: km by km elevation analysis
| Lap | Start Elev. | End Elev. | Elev. Diff. | Avg Slope | Min Elev. | Max Elev. | Total Ascent | Total Descent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM 0-1 | 237 | 294 | +58 | +5.8% | 237 | 291 | 58 | 0 |
| KM 1-2 | 294 | 359 | +65 | +6.5% | 295 | 358 | 65 | 0 |
| KM 2-3 | 359 | 388 | +29 | +2.9% | 360 | 388 | 29 | 0 |
| KM 3-4 | 388 | 373 | -15 | -1.5% | 373 | 388 | 0 | 15 |
| KM 4-5 | 373 | 368 | -5 | -0.5% | 367 | 372 | 3 | 8 |
| KM 5-6 | 368 | 366 | -1 | -0.1% | 366 | 371 | 3 | 5 |
| KM 6-7 | 366 | 421 | +55 | +5.5% | 366 | 419 | 55 | 0 |
| KM 7-8 | 421 | 438 | +17 | +1.7% | 422 | 448 | 25 | 9 |
| KM 8-9 | 438 | 438 | 0 | 0% | 431 | 438 | 7 | 6 |
| KM 9-10 | 438 | 446 | +8 | +0.8% | 438 | 449 | 10 | 3 |
| KM 10-11 | 446 | 451 | +5 | +0.5% | 444 | 451 | 7 | 2 |
| KM 11-12 | 451 | 459 | +8 | +0.8% | 450 | 459 | 8 | 1 |
| KM 12-13 | 459 | 460 | +1 | +0.1% | 456 | 460 | 4 | 3 |
| KM 13-14 | 460 | 456 | -4 | -0.4% | 456 | 464 | 5 | 9 |
| KM 14-15 | 456 | 457 | +1 | +0.1% | 456 | 459 | 3 | 2 |
| KM 15-16 | 457 | 392 | -65 | -6.5% | 392 | 456 | 0 | 65 |
| KM 16-17 | 392 | 406 | +14 | +1.4% | 376 | 406 | 26 | 13 |
| KM 17-18 | 406 | 405 | -1 | -0.1% | 401 | 406 | 4 | 4 |
| KM 18-19 | 405 | 408 | +3 | +0.3% | 406 | 408 | 5 | 2 |
| KM 19-20 | 408 | 435 | +27 | +2.7% | 408 | 435 | 27 | 0 |
| KM 20-21 | 435 | 459 | +24 | +2.4% | 436 | 463 | 27 | 3 |
| KM 21-22 | 459 | 432 | -27 | -2.7% | 432 | 458 | 0 | 27 |
| KM 22-23 | 432 | 484 | +52 | +5.2% | 432 | 484 | 52 | 0 |
| KM 23-24 | 484 | 463 | -21 | -2.1% | 464 | 485 | 1 | 22 |
| KM 24-25 | 463 | 429 | -34 | -3.4% | 429 | 462 | 0 | 34 |
| KM 25-26 | 429 | 385 | -44 | -4.4% | 387 | 426 | 0 | 44 |
| KM 26-27 | 385 | 372 | -12 | -1.2% | 374 | 384 | 1 | 13 |
| KM 27-28 | 372 | 304 | -68 | -6.8% | 305 | 372 | 0 | 68 |
| KM 28-29 | 304 | 247 | -57 | -5.7% | 248 | 302 | 0 | 57 |
| KM 29-30 | 247 | 233 | -14 | -1.4% | 234 | 246 | 0 | 14 |
| KM 30-31 | 233 | 200 | -33 | -3.3% | 204 | 233 | 5 | 38 |
| KM 31-32 | 200 | 76 | -124 | -12.4% | 78 | 198 | 0 | 124 |
| KM 32-33 | 76 | 132 | +56 | +5.6% | 67 | 131 | 62 | 6 |
| KM 33-34 | 132 | 200 | +69 | +6.9% | 132 | 200 | 69 | 0 |
| KM 34-35 | 200 | 233 | +33 | +3.3% | 202 | 233 | 33 | 0 |
| KM 35-36 | 233 | 216 | -17 | -1.7% | 216 | 235 | 2 | 19 |
| KM 36-37 | 216 | 160 | -56 | -5.6% | 161 | 214 | 0 | 56 |
| KM 37-38 | 160 | 36 | -124 | -12.4% | 38 | 158 | 0 | 124 |
| KM 38-39 | 36 | 20 | -16 | -1.6% | 20 | 36 | 0 | 16 |
| KM 39-40 | 20 | 6 | -14 | -1.4% | 6 | 20 | 0 | 14 |
| KM 40-41 | 6 | 0 | -5 | -0.5% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| KM 41-42 | 0 | 2 | +2 | +0.2% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| KM 42-42.20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
GNR-GAP index - Go&Race Algorithm Estimate
Based on the elevation profile analysis, running on this course is estimated to result in a pace that is 6.1% slower.
For example, a runner who maintains a pace of 5'00"/km (8'03"/mi) on a flat 42.2 km course, corresponding to a finish time of 3h30'58", is estimated to complete this course in 3h43'48". The recalculated average pace (GAP) improves to 5'18"/km (8'32"/mi), making it 0'18"/km (0'29"/mi) slower.
The following graph illustrates the Pace Adjustment (PA) factor applied to the pace along the course. The horizontal red line represents a PA of 1, meaning no pace adjustment. Above the line, the pace is slower; below the line, it is faster. The table below also provides estimates for other pace ranges.
Predict your race or analyze your performance!
This following table shows simulations for paces between 3 and 8 min/km.
RACE PREDICTION
To estimate a possible race time, use the "Pace" or "Time without slopes" column, which are valid for a flat course.
For example, if you think you can cover this distance on a flat course at a pace of 4'40"/km (or 7'31"/mi), i.e. in a time of 3h16'54", the estimate is to complete this course in 3h28'52", corresponding to a pace of 4'57"/km (or 7'58"/mi).
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
If you have run this race, use the table to estimate the equivalent time on a flat course. Check the "GAP" column and find the value closest to your pace, or compare the "Time with slopes" column with your time: on the same row you will find the pace and the equivalent time on a flat course in the "Pace" and "Time without slopes" columns.
For example, a time of 3h21'25" (pace of 4'46"/km or 7'41"/mi) corresponds to a time of 3h09'52" on a flat course (pace of 4'30"/km or 7'15"/mi).
| Pace (min/km) | Pace (min/mile) | Time without slopes (hh:mm:ss) | Time with slopes (hh:mm:ss) | GAP (min/km) | Δ Pace (min/km) | GAP (min/mile) | Δ Pace (min/mile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3'00" | 4'50" | 2h06'35" | 2h14'16" | 3'11" | 0'11" | 5'07" | 0'18" |
| 3'05" | 4'58" | 2h10'06" | 2h18'00" | 3'16" | 0'11" | 5'16" | 0'18" |
| 3'10" | 5'06" | 2h13'37" | 2h21'44" | 3'22" | 0'12" | 5'24" | 0'19" |
| 3'15" | 5'14" | 2h17'08" | 2h25'28" | 3'27" | 0'12" | 5'33" | 0'19" |
| 3'20" | 5'22" | 2h20'39" | 2h29'12" | 3'32" | 0'12" | 5'41" | 0'20" |
| 3'25" | 5'30" | 2h24'10" | 2h32'55" | 3'37" | 0'12" | 5'50" | 0'20" |
| 3'30" | 5'38" | 2h27'41" | 2h36'39" | 3'43" | 0'13" | 5'59" | 0'21" |
| 3'35" | 5'46" | 2h31'12" | 2h40'23" | 3'48" | 0'13" | 6'07" | 0'21" |
| 3'40" | 5'54" | 2h34'43" | 2h44'07" | 3'53" | 0'13" | 6'16" | 0'22" |
| 3'45" | 6'02" | 2h38'13" | 2h47'51" | 3'59" | 0'14" | 6'24" | 0'22" |
| 3'50" | 6'10" | 2h41'44" | 2h51'34" | 4'04" | 0'14" | 6'33" | 0'22" |
| 3'55" | 6'18" | 2h45'15" | 2h55'18" | 4'09" | 0'14" | 6'41" | 0'23" |
| 4'00" | 6'26" | 2h48'46" | 2h59'02" | 4'15" | 0'15" | 6'50" | 0'23" |
| 4'05" | 6'34" | 2h52'17" | 3h02'46" | 4'20" | 0'15" | 6'58" | 0'24" |
| 4'10" | 6'42" | 2h55'48" | 3h06'30" | 4'25" | 0'15" | 7'07" | 0'24" |
| 4'15" | 6'50" | 2h59'19" | 3h10'13" | 4'30" | 0'15" | 7'15" | 0'25" |
| 4'20" | 6'58" | 3h02'50" | 3h13'57" | 4'36" | 0'16" | 7'24" | 0'25" |
| 4'25" | 7'06" | 3h06'21" | 3h17'41" | 4'41" | 0'16" | 7'32" | 0'26" |
| 4'30" | 7'15" | 3h09'52" | 3h21'25" | 4'46" | 0'16" | 7'41" | 0'26" |
| 4'35" | 7'23" | 3h13'23" | 3h25'09" | 4'52" | 0'17" | 7'49" | 0'27" |
| 4'40" | 7'31" | 3h16'54" | 3h28'52" | 4'57" | 0'17" | 7'58" | 0'27" |
| 4'45" | 7'39" | 3h20'25" | 3h32'36" | 5'02" | 0'17" | 8'07" | 0'28" |
| 4'50" | 7'47" | 3h23'56" | 3h36'20" | 5'08" | 0'18" | 8'15" | 0'28" |
| 4'55" | 7'55" | 3h27'27" | 3h40'04" | 5'13" | 0'18" | 8'24" | 0'29" |
| 5'00" | 8'03" | 3h30'58" | 3h43'48" | 5'18" | 0'18" | 8'32" | 0'29" |
| 5'05" | 8'11" | 3h34'29" | 3h47'31" | 5'24" | 0'19" | 8'41" | 0'30" |
| 5'10" | 8'19" | 3h38'00" | 3h51'15" | 5'29" | 0'19" | 8'49" | 0'30" |
| 5'15" | 8'27" | 3h41'31" | 3h54'59" | 5'34" | 0'19" | 8'58" | 0'31" |
| 5'20" | 8'35" | 3h45'02" | 3h58'43" | 5'39" | 0'19" | 9'06" | 0'31" |
| 5'25" | 8'43" | 3h48'33" | 4h02'27" | 5'45" | 0'20" | 9'15" | 0'32" |
| 5'30" | 8'51" | 3h52'04" | 4h06'10" | 5'50" | 0'20" | 9'23" | 0'32" |
| 5'35" | 8'59" | 3h55'35" | 4h09'54" | 5'55" | 0'20" | 9'32" | 0'33" |
| 5'40" | 9'07" | 3h59'06" | 4h13'38" | 6'01" | 0'21" | 9'40" | 0'33" |
| 5'45" | 9'15" | 4h02'37" | 4h17'22" | 6'06" | 0'21" | 9'49" | 0'34" |
| 5'50" | 9'23" | 4h06'08" | 4h21'06" | 6'11" | 0'21" | 9'58" | 0'34" |
| 5'55" | 9'31" | 4h09'39" | 4h24'49" | 6'17" | 0'22" | 10'06" | 0'35" |
| 6'00" | 9'39" | 4h13'10" | 4h28'33" | 6'22" | 0'22" | 10'15" | 0'35" |
| 6'05" | 9'47" | 4h16'41" | 4h32'17" | 6'27" | 0'22" | 10'23" | 0'36" |
| 6'10" | 9'55" | 4h20'12" | 4h36'01" | 6'32" | 0'22" | 10'32" | 0'36" |
| 6'15" | 10'04" | 4h23'43" | 4h39'45" | 6'38" | 0'23" | 10'40" | 0'37" |
| 6'20" | 10'12" | 4h27'14" | 4h43'28" | 6'43" | 0'23" | 10'49" | 0'37" |
| 6'25" | 10'20" | 4h30'45" | 4h47'12" | 6'48" | 0'23" | 10'57" | 0'38" |
| 6'30" | 10'28" | 4h34'16" | 4h50'56" | 6'54" | 0'24" | 11'06" | 0'38" |
| 6'35" | 10'36" | 4h37'47" | 4h54'40" | 6'59" | 0'24" | 11'14" | 0'39" |
| 6'40" | 10'44" | 4h41'18" | 4h58'24" | 7'04" | 0'24" | 11'23" | 0'39" |
| 6'45" | 10'52" | 4h44'49" | 5h02'07" | 7'10" | 0'25" | 11'31" | 0'40" |
| 6'50" | 11'00" | 4h48'20" | 5h05'51" | 7'15" | 0'25" | 11'40" | 0'40" |
| 6'55" | 11'08" | 4h51'51" | 5h09'35" | 7'20" | 0'25" | 11'48" | 0'41" |
| 7'00" | 11'16" | 4h55'22" | 5h13'19" | 7'26" | 0'26" | 11'57" | 0'41" |
| 7'05" | 11'24" | 4h58'53" | 5h17'03" | 7'31" | 0'26" | 12'06" | 0'42" |
| 7'10" | 11'32" | 5h02'24" | 5h20'46" | 7'36" | 0'26" | 12'14" | 0'42" |
| 7'15" | 11'40" | 5h05'55" | 5h24'30" | 7'41" | 0'26" | 12'23" | 0'43" |
| 7'20" | 11'48" | 5h09'26" | 5h28'14" | 7'47" | 0'27" | 12'31" | 0'43" |
| 7'25" | 11'56" | 5h12'56" | 5h31'58" | 7'52" | 0'27" | 12'40" | 0'44" |
| 7'30" | 12'04" | 5h16'27" | 5h35'42" | 7'57" | 0'27" | 12'48" | 0'44" |
| 7'35" | 12'12" | 5h19'58" | 5h39'25" | 8'03" | 0'28" | 12'57" | 0'45" |
| 7'40" | 12'20" | 5h23'29" | 5h43'09" | 8'08" | 0'28" | 13'05" | 0'45" |
| 7'45" | 12'28" | 5h27'00" | 5h46'53" | 8'13" | 0'28" | 13'14" | 0'45" |
| 7'50" | 12'36" | 5h30'31" | 5h50'37" | 8'19" | 0'29" | 13'22" | 0'46" |
| 7'55" | 12'44" | 5h34'02" | 5h54'21" | 8'24" | 0'29" | 13'31" | 0'46" |
| 8'00" | 12'52" | 5h37'33" | 5h58'04" | 8'29" | 0'29" | 13'39" | 0'47" |
Notes on the calculation of the length, altimetry and slope
Note 1: the length of the route is calculated using the geographic coordinates. This value may differ slightly from the official length declared by the organizers.
Note 2: the altimetry may not correspond exactly to the real values. For routes obtained via Google API, it is possible that the altitude is that of the terrain, without considering tunnels or viaducts. If from GPS tracking, the error is arbitrary.
Note 3: the percentage slope is calculated on sections of at least 50 meters and smoothed. Roads with gradients between -3%% and +3%% are considered flat, between +3%% and +7%% are uphill, and greater than +7%% are considered steep.
