Registration is closed. For the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon or one of its other races, we offer a stay in the heart of South African culture. Whether you prefer short or long distances on the road or trail running in the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone. To ensure Cape Town and its surrounding region are no longer a secret for you, we’ve put together a superb tour outside of your sporting events. You’ll discover its nature, culture, history, and beauty over 9 days.
The advantages of this stay:
No time difference between the mainland and Cape Town, a hotel close to the race starts, a welcome reception and another to celebrate after the race.
Enjoy a unique stay in South Africa to discover the wonders of this city and run one of the superb races (Cape Town Marathon on Sunday or another on Saturday). The event organizers offer you a weekend entirely dedicated to sport. Everyone will find an event suited to their interests. This is why the organizers of the marathon and other races count nearly 20,000 road and trail runners.
We’ll kick off on Saturday with the 5km and 10km road races. The courses take place in the city center, starting and finishing in the Green Point neighborhood. These two races are designed to be open to as many people as possible, with particularly comfortable time limits.
On the same day, you also have the opportunity to run one of the 3 trails of 11, 22 or 43 km. You will appreciate, apart from the effort required 😉, each kilometer spent in the famous Table Mountain National Park offering you a panoramic view of the entire city open to the Atlantic. It is a treat for runners who love the great outdoors and nature. Many species of fauna and flora observed on this trail cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. For the 43 km, an elevation gain of 1895 m awaits you, the runners will start from the Cape Town stadium above the city through the flora, fauna and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. For the 22 km, the elevation gain offered to you is 830m and for the 11km, 390m. Once your effort is finished, you will return to the Green Point district to cross the finish line.
Sunday will be the first day of the marathon, which will take place in downtown Cape Town. It is the largest marathon on the African continent. You will enjoy the country’s sporting atmosphere. The 42.2 km Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a prestigious global urban race open to a wide range of running enthusiasts. Along the route, you will discover Cape Town’s famous natural mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, and many of the city’s attractions, from street art to the Madiba statue at City Hall, and the bustle of Woodstock. The city’s various neighborhoods will no longer hold any secrets for you.
Logistically, you’ll need to pick up your race number directly at the marathon expo and the other races on Friday and Saturday. It’s located at the Cape Town Stadium. Refreshments will be provided along the course. Details will be announced later. You’ll receive a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal at the end of your athletic challenge.
For the rest of your stay, we’ve planned a tour so this region holds no more secrets for you. You’ll have the opportunity to discover Cape Town, its peninsula and its unique flora and fauna, the history of the country and the impact of Nelson Mandela, a cultural musical and culinary discovery, and the possibility of meeting animals unique to the African continent during a safari. As you can see, we offer you a stay you won’t forget. Discover our program now.
This trip is offered without transportation. Flights can be added upon request.
IMPORTANT :
Double room bookings shared between runners are accepted only if other participants express the same request. Otherwise, the traveler will have to pay for a single room.
For a large city like Cape Town, we’ve selected a hotel at the crossroads of all the points of interest that will punctuate your stay: Protea Breakwater***. In 20 minutes on foot, you can reach the departure and arrival areas of the various routes. If you prefer, taxis are quite accessible in South Africa.
Located in the Waterfront district, you’ll enjoy strolls along the waterfront overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll also be on the edge of other parts of the city, such as the economic city center or Bo-Kaap and its colorful buildings. This way, you’ll be able to vary your nighttime sightseeing.
