Non-running companions are welcome and priced accordingly.
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Event Date:
May 23, 2027
Event Time:
06:40
Event Location:
Cape Town Stadium
THE SANLAM CAPE TOWN MARATHON – RUN A WORLD CLASS AFRICAN MARATHON!
We are excited to be working with The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in partnership with race organisers Faces as a Tour operator for this event.
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has officially become the first Abbott World Marathon Major on African soil and will take its place as the eighth race in the Abbott World Marathon Majors series in 2027.
We can assist you accommodation, flights, airport transfers, car hire, and/or city tours.
Date: 22 – 23 May 2027
Location: Cape Town
Prices:
South African Residents
Rest of Africa
Flights
Group flights are not included in the price. You have the flexibility of choosing an airline, date and time of your choice.
Return airport to hotel transfers are included at no additional cost, provided you purchase your flights with us. We do not charge anything extra for securing your flights with us. Air tickets will be priced at the time of your inquiry and subject to availability on the relevant airline.
To proceed with booking, we need the following:
1. Booking forms completed by main contact and signed by all the travellers (See below)
2. ID or Passport copies of all the travellers
3. The last page of the T&C’s signed by all the travellers (See below)
IMPORTANT: We cannot sell race entry alone; it has to be sold as part of a travel package.
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Race Info
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is endorsed by Elana Meyer and Francois Pienaar, two of South Africa's most celebrated sporting greats. The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon starts and finishes outside the iconic Cape Town Stadium and has a vision of becoming one of the World Marathon Majors. The race is a beautiful sightseeing tour of the natural beauty of Cape Town’s mountains and sea, as well as many of the city’s attractions and cultural areas. It unites all with a shared love of sport and fun showcasing the gorgeous sights of the Mother City of Cape Town. Their RUN4CHANGE legacy program supports charities, development, sustainability, peace, and health. The 42.2km Marathon starts at 06h40 and has a 6 hour 30 minutes cut-off time. Peace proceedings and Peace Run 10km start from 07h10 and has a 2-hour race cut-off time. Runners come together to enjoy a festival of the running weekend that also includes a 5km Fun Run (Saturday), adventurous Trail Runs (Saturday), and a team-building Relay (Saturday). For details of the race and rules please refer to http://www.capetownmarathon.com
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