Date: Sunday 23 May 2027 (Marathon)
Start times are under revision for 2027 but generally we can expect 2 start lines and various waves between approximately 8 and 9am
Date: Saturday 22 May 2027 (Trail and shorter distance races take place)
Race Rules
All official race rules must be followed and will be communicated directly to all registered participants.
Course
Starting and finishing outside the iconic Cape Town Stadium, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon winds through the city in the shadow of Table Mountain along a fast route down to the southern suburbs and back, to loop next to the sea and the finish line. Hosted in a unique city that brings the best of all worlds together, the marathon will enable runners from Africa and around the globe to experience the spirit of running an African Major. Set in the beautiful, international city of Cape Town on the tip of South Africa, it embodies the beauty of the sea and mountains of the Cape. Alongside the marathon (Sunday) the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon weekend includes 10km & 5km Peace Runs and some mountain trail runs (Saturday); 43-46km, 22km & 11km.
Time Limit & Cut Offs
Cut-off times
42.2km Marathon – 6.5 hours
See the route map for details of all cut-off times
Trail Events:
43-46km Cape Town Trail Marathon – 10 hours
22km Cape Town Trail Run – 5 hours
11km Cape Town Trail Run – 4 hours
Peace Runs:
10km Peace Run – 2.5 hours
5km Peace Run – 1.5 hours
*10km runners will be diverted to the 5km route if they haven’t reached 2.75km by 08h05
Weather
Average temperatures range between 13 to 20 deg C (55 to 68 deg F)
Eligibility
In accordance with Athletics South Africa (ASA) Rules and Regulations, participants must meet the minimum age requirement for each event by the event date.
5km Peace Run: 9 years
10km Peace Run: 14 years
11km Cape Town Trail: 18 years
22km Cape Town Trail: 18 years
43-46km Cape Town Trail Marathon: 20 years
42.2km Marathon: 18 years
Awards
Everyone who finishes the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will receive a medal, ASICS Shirt and goodie bag.
Event difficulty
Moderate to fairly flat course. As flat as it can be in Cape Town!
ALL DETAILS FOR 2027 ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE VERIFIED AND UPDATED NEARER TO THE RACE DATE.
