Race day
24
May 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon took place on May 24, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
Africa's World Marathon Major Candidate.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 24 May 2026Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start time | 06:00 local (Africa/Johannesburg)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · 10K · 5KCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Location | Cape Town, South AfricaCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start area | Cape Town Stadium, Green Point, Cape TownConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Entry price | ZAR 600–ZAR 3,900Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 150 mCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 13,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Cape Town Marathon NPCCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Official website | capetownmarathon.comOrganizer · 21 May 2026 | Organizer | 21 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 21 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 21 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Africa's World Marathon Major candidate -- starting and finishing at Cape Town Stadium with mountain and ocean views.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
Best For
Runners comparing a listed Boston qualifier
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, 10K, 5K options around Cape Town, South Africa and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
Confirm entry details before paying
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Cape Town, South Africa, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is currently listed for May 24, 2026, which makes the May planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Cape Town, South Africa, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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