Sunday 15 October 2023
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
The 42.2km Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a prestigious global city race open to a whole spectrum of running enthusiasts from elite athletes to social runners. Along the scenic route, you will experience multiple views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, historic landmarks, as well as many famous attractions and the hustle and bustle of Woodstock.
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2023 Cape Town Marathon Route
The updated route detail to be launched in June 2023.Learn more
The total ascent is coming down this year

While the front end of the race is flat and fast showing off virtually uninterrupted views of Table Mountain, runners are encouraged to plan for the hills that are stacked towards the end.
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Towards Africa's 1st Major
The Cape Town Marathon, in partnership with Sanlam, adidas, the City of Cape Town, Virgin Active and marathon enthusiasts from all over Africa, will collectively host Africa’s 1st Major candidate race. Everyone is invited to be part of the experience. Everyone – is a key player. This is a first-of-a-kind event for the African continent that centres around Africa’s 1st Major.
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#Purposefully
Make your race experience even more meaningful, by giving back to a charity you really care about and want to support.
Since 2018, over 500 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon runners have fundraised more than R2.5 million online via our official fundraising platform, GivenGain. Best of all, it's free, quick and fun.
To get started with your own fundraising project. It's totally worth it.
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Marathon T&Cs
Your attention is drawn in particular to clauses rendered in bold capitals in the terms. What is included is a summary for your convenience and does not form part of the agreement between you and us (Asem Running (Pty) Ltd).
2022 Cape Town Marathon Race Entry Terms and Conditions
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