18 - 19 October 2025

Sanlam
Cape Town Marathon

Skip the traffic, skip the stress,
get to the start the easy way.

Africa's first

Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate

It’s time to show the world how we run a marathon in Africa.

We are on a mission to put Cape Town, the African continent, its iconic marathon champions and its magnificently diverse cultures on the world stage. Everyone is invited to the first Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate Race.

This is your opportunity to push yourself and make your mark on the global running scene – enter the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon today.

Stage 1 Pass -

Making Africa’s First
Sporting Major a Reality

October 16, 2025

World Class Field Promises Fast Times at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

The elite field for the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday 19 October will include some of the world’s fastest marathoners, including two men who have dipped under 2:05, four that have gone sub-2:06, and another four that have broken 2:07. The women’s field includes one athlete each with a 2:16, 2:17 or 2:18 to her name, and two

October 15, 2025

Fantastic Expo Opens Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Weekend

The four-day programme for the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon kicks off on Thursday 16 October with the opening of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Expo at the DHL Stadium in Green Point. The Expo will include race pack collection for all athletes participating in the Marathon as well as the 10km and 5km Peace Runs, and the three Trails

October 1, 2025

Meet Your 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Bus Drivers

“History will be made as we run the streets of Cape Town towards Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Majors.” -Tumelo Motshabi In a marathon, you often hear a pacing bus before you see a bus. The group of people running as a collective unit of support, keeping athletes on board with a unique spirit and energy. The sounds of hand

September 29, 2025

Spectator Guide: How to soak up the scenes and celebrate the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon as a spectator.

Running 42.2km is challenging. Supporting 42.2km can also be a challenge if you don’t know where to go and what to expect. So, supporters, this one is for you. Below is your cheat sheet to make supporting the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon easy and leave the hard part to the runners. Quick Tips for Supporting Successfully The Best Support Spots

August 29, 2025

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Celebrates 50 Days to Race Day with Elite Athlete Announcements

On Thursday, 28 August, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon announced the headline stars for the fourteenth edition of Africa’s premier marathon. Alongside the focus on achieving Abbott World Marathon Majors status for the 2026 event, the race seeks to elevate running on the continent. As such, South African athletes specifically and African athletes more generally will take centre stage among

August 7, 2025

Resell your Ticket on Howler

This year the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon sold out faster than ever before. While that’s a milestone worth celebrating, it’s also brought a few unexpected challenges. With increased demand has come a noticeable rise in fraudulent ticket sales, and we’ve heard the community loud and clear: you want a safer, more secure way to exchange entries. We couldn’t agree more.

Africa’s most visited

and celebrated city.

Running any one of the Cape Town Marathon events is a way to experience the cultural highlights and the uniquely vibrant spirit of one of Africa's most visited cities. Arguably the most beautiful marathon route on the continent let alone the world.