Cape Town Marathon
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Comfortable temps, variable winds ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 59°F and peaking at 63°F, with an average humidity of 80%. Winds will be variable, with headwinds through miles 2, 5-8, and 18, while tailwinds will assist from miles 9-12 and 19-22. To combat the humidity, adjusting pace and staying hydrated will be crucial, especially during the tougher segments with headwinds.
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Race Info
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a marathon (42.2 km) held in Cape Town, South Africa, first run in its current form in 2007. It also offers a 10K, a 5K, and trail runs. Held each October through 2024, the race moved to a May date starting in 2026 to avoid the region's spring winds and to pursue Abbott World Marathon Majors status. A scheduled October 2025 running was cancelled about 90 minutes before the start after overnight winds damaged race infrastructure. The marathon becomes Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major at its 23 May 2027 edition. The course has been revised in recent years to a flatter, faster route and starts and finishes in Green Point, near Cape Town Stadium. The race also hosts the South African marathon championships and is a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. Wikipedia
