Terms and Conditions

for HOKA HALF Stellenbosch - Festival access

HOKA HALF STELLENBOSCH 2026

FESTIVAL ACCESS TERMS & CONDITIONS

Event: HOKA HALF Stellenbosch Date: 14 November 2026 Venue: Van der Stel Sports Grounds, Stellenbosch Organisers: Ikhambi and Plus 27 Events (Pty) Ltd

By purchasing or using a festival ticket, ticket holders agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

1. FESTIVAL ACCESS

1.1 A festival ticket provides access to the festival area and general spectator areas during the advertised opening hours.

1.2 This ticket does not include race participation, a race number, timing, a runner’s goodie bag, socks, a finisher’s medal or a HOKA voucher. Anyone wishing to participate in a race must purchase a separate race entry.

1.3 Food, beverages, merchandise and any separately ticketed activities are excluded unless expressly stated in the ticket description.

1.4 Festival ticket holders may not enter the race route, athlete-only areas, backstage areas or other restricted zones without authorisation.

2. TICKETS AND ADMISSION

2.1 Tickets must be purchased through the official ticketing platform or an authorised seller and paid for in full.

2.2 A valid ticket must be presented for verification on arrival. Each ticket admits one person in the applicable age category.

2.3 Duplicate, altered, fraudulent or previously redeemed tickets will not be accepted. Ticket holders are responsible for keeping their ticket and barcode secure.

2.4 Admission and any re-entry are subject to the published access procedures, venue capacity and safety requirements.

3. AGE CATEGORIES AND CHILDREN

3.1 Ticket categories are:

  • Adult Festival Ticket: Ages 13 and older.

  • Child Festival Ticket: Ages 6–12.

  • Children aged 5 and younger: Free festival access when accompanied by a responsible adult.

3.2 Proof of age may be requested to confirm eligibility for a ticket category or free admission.

3.3 Children under 13 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult throughout the Event.

4. SAFETY AND CONDUCT

4.1 Ticket holders must comply with reasonable instructions issued by event staff, security, marshals, medical personnel and emergency services.

4.2 Abusive, threatening, discriminatory, disruptive or dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated.

4.3 Ticket holders must not obstruct runners, interfere with event operations, damage property or enter restricted areas.

4.4 The Organisers may refuse admission or remove anyone whose conduct creates a safety risk or breaches these Terms & Conditions. Any refund entitlement remains subject to applicable law.

4.5 Ticket holders must use designated waste bins and respect the venue and surrounding environment.

5. SECURITY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS

5.1 Reasonable security checks and bag inspections may be required as a condition of admission.

5.2 Weapons, illegal substances, fireworks and other dangerous items are prohibited.

5.3 Additional venue restrictions will be communicated through official event channels or displayed at the entrance.

5.4 Alcohol may only be purchased or consumed in accordance with applicable law and venue rules. Alcohol may not be sold or supplied to anyone under 18.

6. ATTENDANCE RISKS AND LIABILITY

6.1 Attendance involves risks associated with an outdoor event, including crowds, uneven surfaces, weather exposure, loud music, accidental injury and loss or damage to personal belongings. Ticket holders must take reasonable care for their own safety and that of children in their care.

6.2 Ticket holders are responsible for safeguarding their belongings.

6.3 To the extent permitted by law, the Organisers, HOKA, sponsors, partners, venue owners, contractors, service providers and volunteers will not be liable for loss, damage or injury arising from attendance where they are not legally responsible.

6.4 Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes liability for gross negligence or limits any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.

7. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

7.1 Ticket holders should notify event staff or medical personnel if they require assistance.

7.2 Emergency medical assistance and transportation may be arranged where necessary, with consent obtained where required and practicable.

7.3 Medical or transportation costs remain the responsibility of the person receiving treatment, unless covered by insurance or another applicable arrangement.

8. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS

8.1 No refunds will be offered for ticket cancellations.

8.2 Failure to attend does not entitle a ticket holder to a refund.

8.3 Festival tickets cannot be exchanged for race entries unless expressly approved by the Organisers.

9. EVENT CHANGES, POSTPONEMENT OR CANCELLATION

9.1 The Organisers may reasonably change the programme, performers, opening times, venue or access arrangements where necessary for operational or safety reasons.

9.2 The Event may be postponed or cancelled because of severe weather, public safety concerns, government directives, venue restrictions or other circumstances beyond the Organisers’ reasonable control.

9.3 Material changes will be communicated through official event channels and, where practicable, the ticketing platform.

9.4 If the Event is cancelled or postponed, ticket holders will be informed of the available arrangements, subject to applicable law.

10. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND MEDIA

10.1 Photography, filming and audio recording will take place at the Event. Ticket holders may appear in event coverage.

10.2 Subject to applicable law and any required consent, event images and recordings may be used by the Organisers, HOKA and authorised partners for event reporting and promotional purposes without compensation.

10.3 Ticket holders with concerns about the use of identifiable images, including images of children, may contact the Organisers.

11. PERSONAL INFORMATION

11.1 Personal information will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), and applicable privacy notices.

11.2 Information may be shared with authorised ticketing, access-control, security, medical and other service providers where reasonably necessary to administer the Event or meet legal obligations.

11.3 Marketing communications will be handled in accordance with applicable consent requirements. Ticket holders may unsubscribe from marketing communications.

12. ACCEPTANCE

By purchasing or using a festival ticket, ticket holders confirm that they:

  • Understand that the ticket provides festival and spectator access only.

  • Understand that race participation requires a separate race entry.

  • Agree to comply with venue rules and reasonable safety instructions.

  • Acknowledge the attendance risks described in Section 6.

  • Have read and accepted these Terms & Conditions.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions removes any rights provided by applicable South African law.

FESTIVAL ACCESS DECLARATION

I confirm that I have read and accepted the Festival Access Terms & Conditions for HOKA HALF Stellenbosch on 14 November 2026 at Van der Stel Sports Grounds. I understand that my festival ticket does not include race participation or runner benefits, and I agree to comply with the Event’s access, safety and conduct requirements.

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