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.
Sunday 15 October 2023
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2023 Cape Town Marathon Route Update

The updated marathon route is to be announced at the 80-day media launch in July 2023:

1. The total ascent will potentially drop to 185m
2. The Start and Finish will be closer together and in the Cape Town Stadium Precinct
3. The Start line will move to Fritz Sonnenberg Road
4. Finish line will move to Vlei Road

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2023 Cape Town Marathon Route Map

2022 Cape Town Marathon Route Profile

2023 Cape Town Marathon Route Profile

2022 Cape Town Marathon Route Profile

Marathon Batch Start Times

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Look out for support from our sponsors and partners

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Runners can refuel at all Hydration Stations, which will be well stocked with Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola No Sugar, Powerade and water, set up at 3km intervals.
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Registration & Expo

The 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Registration & Expo is on track to outperform yet again.
We look forward to welcoming over 30,000 expected attendees to the DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town, between the 12th and 14th of October.
As the designated location for your race pack collection, the Expo creates the perfect opportunity for the road and trail running community to connect before the big day.

Registration Open Times
Thurs 12 Oct 9:00 - 19:00 All events
Fri 13 Oct 09:00 - 19:00 All events
Sat 14 Oct 09:30 - 17:00 Marathon only

2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Events Schedule

Saturday 15 October

06h00
06h45
07h00
07h30
08h15
08h15
08h30
09h30
09h30
10h15
11h45
16h00
17h00
06h00
46km Trail Start
06h45
22km Trail Start
07h00
10km Start
07h30
10km Winner
08h15
22km Trail Winner
08h15
5km Start
08h30
5km Winner
09h30
Expo Opening
09h30
10km Cut-Off
5km Cut-Off
10h15
46km Trail Winner
11h45
22km Cut-Off
16h00
46km Cut-Off
17h00
Expo Closing
Events Close

Sunday 16 October

06h00
06h15
07h10
07h25
07h40
08h15
08h30
13h45
16h00
06h00
Wheelchair Start
06h15
Race Start
07h10
Last Batch
07h25
W/C Male Winner
07h40
W/C Female Winner
08h15
Male Winner
08h30
Female Winner
13h45
Final Cut-Off
17h00
Event Close
Cape Town Marathon Portal

Cape Town Marathon Runners Portal

Register on Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. We recommend using the same email and password you used on the entry site (Howler).

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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 South 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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Final Instructions

2023 Cape Town Marathon Final Instructions

Congratulations! You have worked hard and are almost ready to take on Africa’s only Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate. All that’s left for you to do is familiarise yourself with the Final Race Day Instructions to enjoy your marathon from start to finish.

Final Instructions

#runwithpurpose

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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