Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, one of Africa’s premier running events. Starting and finishing outside the Cape Town Stadium, the route offers a spectacular tour of the Mother City taking in breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean.
About the event
As Africa’s only AIMS Gold Label Marathon and a candidate for the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, whether you're chasing a personal best on this fast, flat course or running your very first marathon, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon experience will be world-class.
Join thousands of runners in a vibrant celebration of South Africa’s cultural diversity and experience the unforgettable energy of one of the world’s most scenic and exciting marathons.
How to enter the Cape Town Marathon
There are two ways you can join Team Macmillan in this event:
Charity fundraising
Use your own place
But most importantly...
We'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer.
Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our terms and conditions before signing up. You must be aged 18 or over on the day of the event to take part.
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