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2026 SANLAM CAPE TOWN MARATHON
Sun, May 24
|Cape Town
Join us as we run towards Africa's first Major.
Time & Location
May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
About the event
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate. Entering its final year of candidacy in 2025, this global city, fast-paced marathon is suited to a range of running enthusiasts from elite athletes to social runners. This running festival weekend includes the marathon, the 10km and 5km Peace road runs as well as three incredible Table Mountain trail runs - 43km, 22km, and 11km.
Join us as we race towards Africa's first Major.
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