Oct
19
2025
Cape Town
Running the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is unique way to experience the gorgeous highlights and the vibrant spirit of one of Africa’s most visited and most celebrated cities. It is an ideal race both for athletes who aim to achieve fast times, and for first timers who want to finish their inaugural marathon. The route is wheelchair friendly, and the 7 hour cutoff time can accommodate the social runner.
The Sunlam Cape Town Marathon is an IAAF Gold Label event.
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate race. An announcement confirming their status as a WMM will be made after this year's race. The 2026 event will be held on Sunday 24 May and will be enormously popular.
Events
• Marathon
• 43km Trail
• 22km Trail
• 11km Trail
• 10km
• 5km
Marathon Start/Finish
The start for all Cape Town Marathon events is Fritz Sonnenberg Road, next to the DHL Stadium, and the Finish is in the same area on Vlei Road.
Start Times (Saturday)
43km Cape Town Trail Marathon — 6:00am
22km Cape Town Trail Run — 6:45am/ 6:47am
11km Cape Town Trail Run — Two batches starting at 7:30am
10km Peace Run — First start time 7:00am; batches will leave every 5 mins
5km Peace Run — First start time 8:05am; batches will go every 5 mins
Start Times (Sunday)
42.2km Marathon — from 6:00am
Elite wheelchairs — 6:10am
Elite field 6:15 — Batches will then go every 2 mins
Age Limits
Marathon – 20yrs
10km – 14yrs
5km – 9yrs
43km Trail – 20yrs
22km/11km Trail – 18yrs
Cut Off Times
Marathon – 6 ½ hrs
43km Trail – 10hrs
22km Trail – 5hrs
11lm Trail – 4hrs
10km- 2½ hrs
5km – 1½ hrs
Hydration Stations
There are 13 Hydration stations on the marathon course, approximately 3km apart. They will all have water, coke, Coke Light and Powerade available.
Hydration packs are permitted.
Prices
Guaranteed Entry and Accommodation Packages, Cape Town Marathon
From $1460 per person, Twin Share. Single from $2040.
INCLUDED
- 4 nights' accommodation at the Protea Breakwater Lodge (a Marriott hotel) situated in the V&A Waterfront, easy walking distance to all race activities
- Arriving Thursday 16th October 2025, departing out Monday 20th October 2025
- Breakfast daily
- English speaking onsite host
- Meet and greet
- 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Ticket
- Welcome Reception
- Shake-out run
- Pre-race dinner
- Race day support
- Post-race celebration
- Special rate for marathon entry (additional cost)
- Discounted rates on additional nights (additional cost)
- Discounted rates on local attractions and sightseeing (additional cost)
- Discounted on-site massage or compression boots treatments (additional cost)
Optional Extras at Additional Cost
- Extra nights, include room and breakfast only
- Race entries, all race distances
Entry Fees (additional)
- Marathon $280
- 10km $92
- 5km $63
- 41km Trail $230
- 22km Trail $208
- 11km Trail $63
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Accommodation
Protea Breakwater Lodge (a Marriott Hotel)
The hotel is praised for its excellent location and value for the price. Experience the charm of South Africa at Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge. Set in a historic 19th-century building, the family friendly hotel offers a prime location with views of the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. Enjoy spacious rooms with free WiFi, flat screen TVs, room service, and mini fridges.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- WiFi
- Bar
- Spa
- Wellness Area
Room Types
- Single rooms sleep 1 adult. Room has 1 large bed
- Double rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 1 large bed
- Twin rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 2 Single beds
Itinerary
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025
Welcome to Cape Town! Make your way from the airport to the hotel and check in. Usually, hotel rooms are ready after 3:00pm, if you arrive earlier you can leave your luggage at the hotel. Protea Breakwater Lodge (a Marriott hotel) is situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, easy walking distance to all race activities and surrounded by top quality restaurants and entertainment.
Between 10:00-3:00pm a representative will be waiting in the lobby to greet you and answer any questions you might have.
FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER 2025
This morning after breakfast you will be accompanied the short distance (on foot) to the Sanlam Cape Town marathon Expo. Pick up your bib and explore the stalls before making your own way back to the hotel at your leisure.
This evening join our welcome reception and enjoy drinks and substantial snacks with runners from all over the world. You will receive support and vital information from our representative to make the most of your Cape Town Marathon experience and stay in South Africa’s Mother City.
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2025
This morning after breakfast you are welcome to join for a light shake out run along the harbour and Sea Point Promenade. This will be at an easy pace and is a chance to loosen your legs. It will be no longer than 5km (approx. 3 miles).
Enjoy the rest of the day your leisure. Consider using your complimentary Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus ticket to explore the city and surrounding areas.
This evening we will enjoy a pre-race dinner.
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2025
Race day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. Our representatives will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance.
After the race, recharge in the finish village, International tent. Meet up here to find your family and friends or meet them back the hotel, only 10 minutes walk away.
This evening we'll meet up for post race celebrations, saying cheers to all of our runners on an amazing accomplishment!
MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2025
Unless you have booked extra nights with us then today is the day you check out of your room and we say thank you for joining us.
