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Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon

This is your race, no matter where you are.

We are a proud sponsor of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, which welcomes runners of all fitness levels, including social runners and professionals. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we're doing things a bit differently this year – for the first time ever, the race will take place virtually.

Using cutting-edge technology, we're giving our worldwide running family the opportunity to enjoy a virtual race experience, no matter where you find yourself in the world. And, while we may not be running together, we hope to make a bigger difference than ever before. Sanlam is encouraging all runners to run for good, knowing that every kilometre is for a worthy cause.

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Run a virtual race on 18 October 2020.

Race Information

All you need to cross the finish line.

Race Ambassadors

Sporting greats drive our vision.

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Congratulations to Our 2019 Winners

Women		Men
1st: Celestine Chepchirchir	2:26:44	1st: Edwin Kibet Koech	2:09:20
2nd: Nurit Shimels Yimam	2:27:40	2nd: Daniel Muindi Muteti	2:09:25
3rd: Gete Mindaye Tilahun	2:28:32	3rd: Mohamed Ziani	2:09:29

Women

1st: Celestine Chepchirchir: 2:26:44

2nd: Nurit Shimels Yimam: 2:27:40

3rd: Gete Mindaye Tilahun: 2:28:32

Men

1st: Edwin Kibet Koech: 2:09:20

2nd: Daniel Muindi Muteti: 2:09:25

3rd: Mohamed Ziani: 2:09:29

Race Information

Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon 42.2km

The Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon is bringing the iconic marathon to your corner of the world through an interactive virtual experience.

You can start between 06:00 and 10:00 (local time) on 18 October. The route you choose to run will transform into a virtual Cape Town Marathon route, with the Virtual Cape Town Marathon app tracking you as if you are running the route itself. The app will display your actual route, as well as where you would be in Cape Town at the same distance. Your race progress, speed and running time will also be tracked.

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Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Half Marathon 21.1km

Whether you’re an experienced half marathon runner or a novice, you can now be part of this world-first global virtual race experience.

You can start between 06:00 and 10:00 (local time) on 18 October. The Virtual Cape Town Marathon app will make it seem as though you are running through the streets of Cape Town as it will display your actual route, as well as where you would be in Cape Town at the same distance. Your race progress, speed and running time will also be tracked.

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Sanlam Cape Town 10km Virtual Peace Run

The Sanlam Cape Town Virtual 10km Peace Run/Walk is coming to your doorstep thanks to the Virtual Cape Town Marathon app.

You can start the 10km Virtual Peace Run/Walk between 06:00 and 10:00 (local time) on 18 October. The route you choose to run will transform into a virtual Cape Town 10km route, with the app tracking you as if you are running the route itself.

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Sanlam Cape Town 5km Virtual Peace Run

It’s time to bring the Cape Town 5km Peace Run route to your doorstep through an interactive virtual race experience.

You can start the 5km Virtual Peace Run/Walk between 06:00 and 10:00 (local time) on 18 October. The route you choose to run will transform into a virtual Cape Town 5km route, with the app tracking you as if you are running the route itself.

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Race Ambassadors

Two of South Africa’s most celebrated sporting greats, Francois Pienaar and Elana Meyer, have joined forces to drive the vision of turning the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon into one of the World Marathon Majors.

Francois Pienaar

Once the inspirational rugby leader who stood by Nelson Mandela’s side to rouse an entire nation to unity, Francois remains as committed as ever to help develop South Africa through sporting achievement.

His successful business, Advent Sport Entertainment and Media (Pty) Ltd is well positioned to work with Western Cape Athletics and the City of Cape Town to stage and promote the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon as Africa’s leading City Marathon.

Elana Meyer

Determined to breathe fresh life into long-distance running in South Africa, Elana has turned her formidable, disciplined focus and energy to grow the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon into a prestigious global event.

Together with her work as co-director of ENDUROCAD, Elana sees the realisation of the goals of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon as an ideal opportunity to inspire and support South Africa’s young, talented long-distance runners to achieve greatness.

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