Schipper and Rainbow-Cooper Victorious in Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Wheelchair Races
Geert Schipper and Eden Rainbow-Cooper overcame strong fields and difficult conditions to win the second edition of the Sanlam Cape…
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Oct. 18, 2023
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon News
Ethiopians Storm to 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Titles
The 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was won by Ethiopians Adane Kebede Gebre and Tsige Haileslase Abreha on Sunday, 15…
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Oct. 16, 2023
Samantha Reilly Wins 2023 Cape Town Trail Marathon
Samantha Reilly won her biggest trail title at the 2023 Cape Town Trail Marathon; on Saturday, 14 October. The Cape…
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Oct. 16, 2023
Adriaan Wildschutt Sets New Peace Run Course Record at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
South African track star, Adriaan Wildschutt, shattered the 10 kilometre Peace Run course record at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon…
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Oct. 14, 2023
Hakeem Smith & Lovemo Nyaude | Trail Taxi Trail Heroes
Short Documentary for Cape Town Trail Marathon Running and hiking in the mountains is a privilege. Utilising these natural spaces…
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Oct. 13, 2023
Your 2023 Spectator’s Guide
One of the biggest springtime events in the Mother City is the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, with over 27 000…
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Oct. 12, 2023
Records to tumble at this year’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
With less than two weeks to go until the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, anticipation and excitement to toe the start…
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Oct. 02, 2023
Your 2023 Wheelchair Race Elites
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is set to host its second annual Elite Wheelchair race, and anticipation is running high.…
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Sep. 27, 2023
Your 2023 Bus Drivers
As we gear up for this year’s marathon, we’re not only celebrating the excitement of running 42.2km but also the…
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Sep. 07, 2023
The Gift of Running: Glenville Kinnes’ Journey to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
This year, 2000 Free Entry runners will take on the challenge of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The influx of…
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Jul. 26, 2023
2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon News
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Aug. 10, 2021