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What’s Your Story? Enter the #NotJustAMedal Competition!

The journey to running a marathon begins long before race day. It starts with the courage to try. To put…
Apr. 04, 2025

run, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart

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#NotJustAMedal Competition: Terms & Conditions

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Apr. 04, 2025

run, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart

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#NotJustAMedal: Jaide Jacobs’ Journey of Slow and Steady

“Space for every pace” is a phrase often thrown around by run crews, but for Jaide Jacobs, that promise always…
Apr. 03, 2025

run, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart

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#NotJustAMedal: Shawn-Lee’s Journey to the Start Line and Beyond

Shawn-Lee Carelse never thought of himself as a runner. Running was something other people did: athletes, early risers, those with…
Mar. 26, 2025

run, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart

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#NotJustAMedal: From Rural Roads to City Streets

​​For Coceka Qomiyana, running began as a necessity. Growing up in the rural Eastern Cape, her daily journey to school…
Mar. 18, 2025

run, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart

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Why May 2026? The Thinking Behind the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Date Change

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has always been committed to delivering the best possible experience for our runners. With the…
Mar. 03, 2025

run, AUTHOR - Renata Bossi

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The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Introduces Candidacy Club for Loyal Runners

As the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon continues its journey toward becoming Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Majors event, we are…
Feb. 27, 2025

run, AUTHOR - Renata Bossi

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The Road to Africa’s First Major: Our Journey Continues

In 2024, we reached a huge milestone on the road to becoming Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Majors event: we…
Feb. 03, 2025

run, AUTHOR - Kendra Stewart

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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Announces Departure of Race Director Barry Van Blerk

It is with both sadness and gratitude that the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon announces that Barry Van Blerk, our Race…
Dec. 03, 2024

run, AUTHOR - Renata Bossi

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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Passes Stage 1 in Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidacy

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon proudly announces its successful completion of Stage 1 in the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM)…
Nov. 21, 2024

run, AUTHOR - Renata Bossi

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The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Introduces Candidacy Club for Loyal Runners

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Feb. 03, 2025

The Road to Africa’s First Major: Our Journey Continues

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Dec. 03, 2024

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Announces Departure of Race Director Barry Van Blerk

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Nov. 21, 2024

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Passes Stage 1 in Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidacy

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Oct. 20, 2024

Watanabe and Wheeler Win the Wheelchair Invitational at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Featured image for “Glenrose Xaba Shatters South African and Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Records on Debut”
Oct. 20, 2024

Glenrose Xaba Shatters South African and Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Records on Debut

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Oct. 19, 2024

Trail Runners Revel in Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Crowds

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Oct. 19, 2024

Hendricks and Kavanagh Power to Peace Run Victories at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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Oct. 18, 2024

African Excitement Builds as 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Nears

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Sep. 27, 2024

The Runners Who Have Never Missed a Race

Featured image for “Meet your 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Bus Drivers!”
Sep. 25, 2024

Meet your 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Bus Drivers!

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Sep. 21, 2024

Your Spectator’s Guide for the 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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Sep. 18, 2024

Behind the Scenes: The Unsung Heroes of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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Sep. 10, 2024

Press Release: Strongest Elite Field Ever Assembled on African Soil Set to Compete at 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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Aug. 14, 2024

Press Release: 80 Days to Go Until the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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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

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Jun. 21, 2024

Revenge of the Dreamer: Kamo’s Sub-3 Attempt

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May. 26, 2024

Wheelchair Race Prize Money Triples: A Major Step Towards Inclusivity

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Apr. 23, 2024

Running As Me Time: How Pam’s Running Journey Complements Motherhood

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Apr. 02, 2024

The Global Running Family gets a Six Star Rating from Wandisile

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Mar. 11, 2024

Chasing Majors: Our Shared Global Marathon Ambition

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Feb. 26, 2024

Road to Africa’s First Major

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Jan. 10, 2024

Experience a World-Class Race and Support a Major Cause!

Featured image for “Schipper and Rainbow-Cooper Victorious in Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Wheelchair Races”
Oct. 18, 2023

Schipper and Rainbow-Cooper Victorious in Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Wheelchair Races

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Oct. 16, 2023

Ethiopians Storm to 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Titles

Featured image for “Samantha Reilly Wins 2023 Cape Town Trail Marathon”
Oct. 16, 2023

Samantha Reilly Wins 2023 Cape Town Trail Marathon

Featured image for “Adriaan Wildschutt Sets New Peace Run Course Record at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon”
Oct. 14, 2023

Adriaan Wildschutt Sets New Peace Run Course Record at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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Oct. 13, 2023

Hakeem Smith & Lovemo Nyaude | Trail Taxi Trail Heroes 

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Oct. 12, 2023

Your 2023 Spectator’s Guide

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Oct. 02, 2023

Records to tumble at this year’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 

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Sep. 27, 2023

Your 2023 Wheelchair Race Elites

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Sep. 07, 2023

Your 2023 Bus Drivers

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Jul. 26, 2023

The Gift of Running: Glenville Kinnes’ Journey to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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Jul. 18, 2023

Get Your Marathon Training on Track!

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Jul. 11, 2023

Your adidas Technical Race Tee

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Jul. 11, 2023

Sister Power: Conquering the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Race Weekend

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Jun. 23, 2023

Driving Sustainability with our Official Vehicle Sponsor

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Jun. 07, 2023

The Stars aren’t the limit – Africa’s 1st Major is the goal.

Featured image for “Our Marathon Hall of Fame”
May. 17, 2023

Our Marathon Hall of Fame

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May. 16, 2023

A Runner’s Dream Destination

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Apr. 25, 2023

Honouring our Ramadan Runners

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Mar. 16, 2023

Feeding over 27,000 children with the PSFA

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Mar. 08, 2023

Marathon innovation: a flatter and faster route coming your way

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Feb. 24, 2023

Run with Confidence in 2023

2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon News

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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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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