Sanlam Cape Town marathon 2027

Marathon Overview

Enjoy a unique stay in South Africa to discover the wonders of the city and take part in one of the superb races (the Cape Town Marathon on Sunday or another event on Saturday). The organizers offer a weekend entirely dedicated to sport, with an event to suit everyone’s preferences. It is for this reason that the organizers of the marathon and other races attract nearly 44,500 road and trail runners, including 27,000 in the marathon alone.

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 dedicated to the marathon, with the course planned through the city center of Cape Town. It is the largest marathon on the African continent. You will enjoy the warm sporting hospitality of this country. The 42.2 km Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a prestigious global city race, open to a wide range of running enthusiasts. Tout du long du parcours, vous découvrirez la célèbre montagne naturelle du Cap, l’océan Atlantique, ainsi que de nombreuses attractions de la ville, du street art à la statue de Madiba au niveau de l’hôtel de ville, en passant par l’agitation de Woodstock. The different neighborhoods of the city will hold no 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.

We offer two packages: one with a simple stay in Cape Town, and another including a full tour so that this amazing country will hold no more secrets for you.
You’ll have the opportunity to discover the city of Cape Town, its peninsula with its unique wildlife and flora, learn about the country’s history and Nelson Mandela’s legacy, enjoy musical and culinary cultural experiences, and even meet iconic African animals during a safari.
In short, we’re offering you a trip you’ll never forget.
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Why run the Cape Town Marathon with Planet-Tours?

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2026.

Planet-Tours has been specializing in marathon travel to South Africa for over 30 years. Our 11-day tour package is unique in France: it combines the Cape Town Marathon, a safari in Kruger National Park, and visits to Sabie and Johannesburg into a single, fully organized trip. Our 5-day package is ideal for runners who wish to focus on the race, featuring a stay at one of the city’s best-located hotels, just 2 km from Cape Town Stadium.

Both packages include: a guaranteed Sanlam race bib, on-site support from our team, and a French-speaking guide for the city tour. Courez l’histoire. Avec Planet-Tours.