Cancellation Timeline of the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Following the cancellation of Sunday’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon just an hour and a half before the scheduled 6:10am start,…Oct. 20, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
Sanlam to Sponsor 2026 or 2027 Entries for Cancelled 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Entrants Following the cancellation of the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday morning due to infrastructure and route damage caused…Oct. 19, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Cancelled Due to Adverse Wind Conditions Cape Town, South Africa – Due to severe winds overnight that carried on into the early hours of the morning, the…Oct. 19, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
Impressive Repeat Wins for Hendricks and Kavanagh in 10km Peace Run at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Windy conditions may have slowed things down in the first half of the 2025 Sanlam Peace Run 10km on Saturday,…Oct. 18, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Elites Set to Take Major Step Up in 2025 With the promise that the event is one step away from gaining Abbott World Marathon Majors status in 2026, the…Oct. 18, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
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…Oct. 16, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
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…Oct. 15, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
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…Oct. 01, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
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…Sep. 29, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart
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…Aug. 29, 2025Latest News, AUTHOR - Renata Bossi
Oct. 19, 2025 Sanlam to Sponsor 2026 or 2027 Entries for Cancelled 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Entrants
Oct. 18, 2025 Impressive Repeat Wins for Hendricks and Kavanagh in 10km Peace Run at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Sep. 29, 2025 Spectator Guide: How to soak up the scenes and celebrate the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon as a spectator.
Aug. 29, 2025 The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Celebrates 50 Days to Race Day with Elite Athlete Announcements
Jul. 24, 2025 Introducing a Smarter Start: Two Start Areas and a Wave System for the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Jul. 09, 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Sells Out at 24,000 Marathon Entries as Africa Edges Closer to a Major Milestone
Sep. 10, 2024 Press Release: Strongest Elite Field Ever Assembled on African Soil Set to Compete at 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Jul. 30, 2024 From the Ice Rink to the Marathon Route: South African Ice Hockey Captain Embraces the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Challenge Once Again
Read The Digital Athlete Guide 2022 The 2022 edition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon’s digital athlete guide is out. Read it for all you need…Latest News Oct. 15, 2022
The Spectator’s Guide for the 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon One of the biggest springtime events in the Mother City is the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, when thousands of runners…Latest News Oct. 15, 2022
Park and Ride, or Park and Walk to the Marathon Start Book Your Park & Ride or Park & Walk Ticket. Marathon road closures will result in little to no access…Latest News Sep. 21, 2022
The Running Tree Campaign As part of our efforts to become the first African Abbott World Marathon Major, the 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon…Latest News Sep. 07, 2022
#Medals2Medal As part of our carbon-neutral initiatives, the 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and Peace Run medals will be fashioned from…Latest News Sep. 07, 2022
Stephen Mokoka to defend his Sanlam Cape Town Marathon title Sanlam Cape Town Marathon defending champion and record holder Stephen Mokoka, and SA National Marathon champion Jenet Mbhele were unveiled…Latest News Sep. 06, 2022
Tuesday Time Trials The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon expands on its complimentary Cape Town and Johannesburg ‘Track Thursdays’ offering by launching Tuesday Time…Latest News Jul. 28, 2022
Saturday Long Runs The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon expands on its complimentary Cape Town and Johannesburg Track Thursdays offering by launching Saturday Long…Latest News Jul. 28, 2022
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon’s revised route gets go-ahead (Cape Town, 28 July 2022) – The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon’s revised marathon route has received the green light from…Latest News Jul. 28, 2022
Without further ado, we present the 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Route! In celebration of the 80-day countdown to race day, it brings us great joy to share the Official 2022 Sanlam…Latest News Jul. 28, 2022
Virgin Active partners with Faces – elevates 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon experience Leading exercise and wellness brand, Virgin Active partners with Faces, and has teamed up with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon…Latest News Jul. 07, 2022
Chaeli’s Journey to the Start Adapt and overcome. “Often the biggest challenge is getting to the start.” Chaeli Mycroft is no stranger to adversity and…Latest News Jun. 27, 2022
Your Technical Marathon Race T-shirt, brought to you by adidas Thanks to our Technical Partner, adidas, we’ve got something special waiting for you at registration. Every marathon runner will receive…Latest News Jun. 27, 2022
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…Latest News Jun. 24, 2022
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon confirms elite wheelchair race with Ernst van Dyk as ambassador (Cape Town, 20 June 2022) – Paralympian, world champion, and 10-time Boston Marathon wheelchair race winner, Ernst van Dyk, has…Latest News Jun. 20, 2022
Track Thursdays As part of our pursuit to help runners of all fitness levels improve their performance, technique, and speed in preparation…Latest News Jun. 20, 2022
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…Latest News Jun. 15, 2022
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…Latest News Jun. 15, 2022
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…Latest News May. 31, 2022
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,…Latest News May. 18, 2022
Did you miss our first Roadshow of 2022? Have a look to see what transpired at our first roadshow of 2022. The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon team presented…Latest News May. 13, 2022
adidas outlines its commitment to running at the 1st Sanlam Cape Town Marathon race update of 2022 25 March 2022 New technical sponsor adidas, hosted the first race update of 2022 at its new V&A Waterfront store…Latest News Mar. 25, 2022
There’s a brand new route in town We’ll be launching a new and improved route fit for the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Designed to meet the high…Latest News Mar. 10, 2022
Guaranteed entry to the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon All international marathon runners participating in any Sanlam Cape Town Marathon during the candidacy period starting this year will be…Latest News Mar. 10, 2022
Ready, Set, Run – The Two Peak Cape Town Trail Marathon 2022 is excited to hit the trails for this year’s 2nd inaugural race (October 15th). In…Latest News Mar. 01, 2022
With confidence This is our first year of assessment as an Abbott World Marathon Majors. Naturally, the critical requirements to meet the…Latest News Feb. 28, 2022
Some big changes are on the way. Get ready for a brand-new route this New Year. We’re on our way to reaching Abbott World Marathon Majors status…Latest News Dec. 15, 2021
We’re en route to the Abbott World Marathon Majors. The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is in the running for Abbott World Marathon Majors status. To kick off this incredible…Latest News Dec. 15, 2021
Mother City ready to roll out blue carpet for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (Cape Town, 11 October 2021) – Mass participation sport is back. The City of Cape Town will roll out the…Latest News Oct. 11, 2021
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon marks return to mass participation events The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has given the organisers of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon approval to stage…Latest News Sep. 15, 2021
Mokoka, Steyn headline 2021 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Field Course Record Holder and 2018 winner, Stephen Mokoka and SA Marathon Record Holder, Gerda Steyn were unveiled today as the…Latest News Sep. 15, 2021
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon announced as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has officially been confirmed as an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) candidate race – the…Latest News Aug. 24, 2021
Planning full steam ahead for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon – with major safety adjustments The organisers of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon have confirmed that the planning for the event is full steam ahead…Latest News Aug. 10, 2021