The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (42.2km) is a prestigious global city race for running enthusiasts from elite athletes to social runners.

Along the spectacular route, you can take in the famous natural beauty of Cape Town’s mountains and sea, and many of the city’s great attractions. It’s the ideal race both for athletes who aim for fast times, and for first-timers who want to finish their inaugural marathon. The route is wheelchair-friendly, and the seven- hour cut-off time can accommodate the social runner.

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Run for peace in the Sanlam Cape Town 10km Peace Run and experience Africa’s beautiful Mother City as never before.

Join the global community who traditionally come together to run 10km races in countries around the world to commemorate the United Nation’s International Day of Peace on 20 September 2015. Open to all runners from elite to social, the race takes you on a flat and fast route through the natural beauty of the Atlantic seaboard and the vibrant spirit of the Cape Town community.

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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon’s high-spirited 5km Fun Run opens the race track to all.

It’s the opportunity for families and friends, businesses, schools and other community groups to bond and enjoy being part of one of Africa’s most prestigious athletic events. The flat route circles the attractive green space of the Green Point Urban Park and Biodiversity Garden. The one-hour cut-off time also accommodates walkers.

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Rise above urban living and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature as you take to the trails of Signal Hill and Lion’s Head.

The 22 km Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Trail Run takes you through the unique nature environment of the Table Mountain National Park within the central city limits. Enjoy stunning city and iconic Table Mountain vistas from the slopes of Signal Hill and experience breath-taking views over the Atlantic Ocean from the contour path on Lion’s Head before descending to the finish line at Green Point Stadium.

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Enjoy Cape Town’s spectacular, natural mountain environment of the Table Mountain National Park within its central city limits.

The 12km Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Trail Run takes you beyond the urban environment to the sights and sounds of nature as you take to the trails. Enjoy stunning city and iconic Table Mountain vistas from the slopes of Signal Hill and the views over the Atlantic Ocean from Lion’s Head before making it to the finish line at Green Point Stadium.

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