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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2024

The iconic Mother City of South Africa showcases the continent's remarkable athletic talent

Dates: October 20, 2024

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Thousands of runners from around the world gather in Cape Town for this great athletic event. The iconic South African city marathon takes place in Green Point, which allows participants to enjoy views of Cape Town’s mountains and the ocean, and many of the city's attractions. The race begins at Beach Road (at the corner of Granger Bay and Beach Road) and finishes with Vlei Road, at Cape Town Stadium.

Besides the main marathon distance, runners can choose to complete a 10km Peace Run/Walk, 22km Peace Trail Run, 12km Peace Trail Run or 5km Peace Run. Every September, the event gathers 10,000 runners, including world elite athletes, as well as wheelchair racers, social, and first-time runners.

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