18 - 19 October 2025
Towards Africa's 1st Major
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 -
May 8, 2025
SANLAM CAPE TOWN MARATHON TO HOST 2026 ABBOTTWMM MTT AGE GROUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 5, 2025
Your Major: A Collective Victory in the Making
April 4, 2025
What’s Your Story? Enter the #NotJustAMedal Competition!
April 3, 2025
#NotJustAMedal: Jaide Jacobs’ Journey of Slow and Steady
March 26, 2025
#NotJustAMedal: Shawn-Lee’s Journey to the Start Line and Beyond
March 18, 2025
#NotJustAMedal: From Rural Roads to City Streets
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 in the world.
Runners Portal
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