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May 20, 2026

Immersive Expo Experience Opens Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Race Week

Cape Town, South Africa – The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon kicks off on Thursday, 21 May with the opening of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Expo at the DHL Stadium in Green Point. Runners and supporters will have three days to enjoy an immersive Expo experience that blends world-class marathon standards with a unique African identity, reflecting the spirit of
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May 19, 2026

Eliud Kipchoge’s Arrival for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Kicks Off Glittering Race Week

Cape Town, South Africa – There was great excitement at the Cape Town International Airport today as Kenyan running superstar Eliud Kipchoge arrived in the Mother City for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The race, which takes place on Sunday 24 May, has rapidly established itself as Africa’s premier marathon, and is currently a candidate for Abbott World Marathon
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May 11, 2026

Introducing Your 2026 Bus Drivers

“It’s a small moment of encouragement that makes a lifelong goal come true.” Mduduzi Nhleko. A marathon pace bus represents the collective working together for individual achievement. It’s a special union between the togetherness and the solo elements of running. 3h00 Bus, Batch A Paul Thompson, Bongani Bilankulu, Marc Gispert Giron In this bus, runners can expect: Rhythms and regular
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April 23, 2026

Your Ultimate Spectator Guide to the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Being a spectator at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is not a passive experience. This city shows up, and on 24 May, the streets, the promenade, and the parks come alive in a way that makes race day as much of an event for the crowd as it is for the 27,000 runners taking on 42.2km. Here is how to
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Africa's first

Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate

It’s time to show the world how we run a marathon in Africa.

We are on a mission to put Cape Town, the African continent, its iconic marathon champions and its magnificently diverse cultures on the world stage. Everyone is invited to the Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate Race.

Towards Africa's First Major


Kipchoge Announcement

For Kipchoge, already an 11-time Abbott World Marathon Majors champion, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon would represent his eighth star.

First Stop on his World Tour

Africa’s most visited

and celebrated city.

Running any one of the Cape Town Marathon events is a way to experience the cultural highlights and the uniquely vibrant spirit of one of Africa's most visited cities. Arguably the most beautiful marathon route on the continent let alone the world.
Sanlam sponsor of the Cape Town Marathonadidas
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kfm partner to cape town marathon
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