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

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

“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

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