15 & 16 October 2022
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is now an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate. The City of Cape Town proudly presents this marathon to running enthusiasts around the world. This will be Africa's first World Marathon Major. The running festival includes the Gold Label Status road Marathon, the 10km and 5km Peace runs, and two incredible trail runs. The 46km Trail Marathon by Ryan Sandes and the 22km Trail.
ENTER
Towards Africa’s 1st Major
Africa's first
Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate
It's time to show the world how in Africa we run a marathon.
We made the announcement that will put Cape Town, the African continent, its famous marathon champions and its magnificently diverse cultures on the world stage. And, everyone is invited to the first 2022 Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate Race.
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Elite athlete wheelchair race Ambassador – Ernst Van Dyk
Ambassador. Paralympic Gold Medalist. 12 Time Abbott World Marathon Majors Champion. Order of Ikhamanga recipient for exceptional achievement. 2006 Prestigious Laureus Sports Award. We’d like to introduce you to Ernst Van Dyk. Along with the long list of accolades, Ernst has received over his career in sports and adaptive athlete advocacy, we are excited to share that Ernst is also
Track Thursdays (closed for sign-ups this week)
It’s time to get your Sanlam Cape Town Marathon training on track! In our pursuit to become Africa’s 1st Major, not only do we encourage as many runners as possible to participate in this beautiful race, but we also strive for all our runners to have the best time out there on race day. Cue Track Thursdays; our latest initiative
First-time female Marathoner campaign by adidas
We all know that when we put our minds to it, Impossible is Nothing. This year, our technical partners, adidas are going all out to greatly assist ten women who have never run a marathon before by giving them a massive boost. Along with an entry, tailored training plan, and support, we are searching for women who are ready to
Lydia Simiyu hopes to become an African Champion
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2021 marked elite Kenyan-runner, Lydia Simiyu’s, debut marathon race. Only 25 years old, Lydia shares how chasing a childhood dream, despite all adversities, carried her across the finish line to claim, not only the event’s first-place title but set the marathon’s course record. Sharing her underdog story, Lydia Simiyu hopes to become an African Champion
All proceeds from entries received on the 1st of June
In our most recent collaboration with Primedia, we’re excited to announce that all proceeds from entries received on the 1st of June will be donated to the Peninsula Feeding Scheme. The Peninsula School Feeding Association, established in 1958, strives to reduce short term hunger, enhance children’s ability to learn through school feeding and increase school attendance. Through this vision, the
Why Run For The Oceans?
The Run for The Oceans Challenge by adidas and Parley In line with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathons sustainable campaigns, we applaud this initiative by adidas. It’s time to come together and #runfortheoceans. For every 10 minutes of running, adidas and Parley will clean up the equivalent weight of plastic bottles from our beaches and islands. Download the adidas running
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Africa’s most visited
and celebrated city.
Running the Marathon is a unique way to experience the cultural highlights and the vibrant spirit of one of Africa's most visited cities.
For all athletes great and small.
The race is for athletes who aim to achieve fast times, and for first-timers who want to finish their inaugural marathon. Along the Cape Town city route, you will take in the famous natural and historic icons, Table Mountain and the ocean, as well as many of the city’s spectacular vistas and iconic attractions.
