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Races

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

RunningAbbott World Marathon MajorCape Town, South Africa
Distance
42.195 km
Fee
Not published for the ballot; travel packages with bib available
Entry
Ballot closed (10–24 June 2026); charity and tour operators remain
Details
From 2027 it's the eighth Abbott World Marathon Major, the first in Africa. Start at 7:00 am
Time limit
6 hours 30 minutes
Course
Since 2023 the organiser removed the District Six hill to reduce total ascent (no figure given in that article). The course can change between editions. Official source

Getting there

Cape Town airport (CPT), usually with a connection from Europe.

Good to know

It's the newest Major: its ballot usually gets fewer applications than the others.

Details checked on October 26, 2026 against the sources listed. Fees and dates can change: always check the official site before entering or booking. Source: therunningchannel.com