Cape Town Marathon

Cape Town, South Africa • October 19, 2025
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The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a City Marathon (42.2 km) held in Cape Town, South Africa, first held in its current form in 2007. Available distances include the marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and two trail runs of length 22 km and 12 km. The marathon is held on a fast and flat course, starting and finishing in Green Point, near the Cape Town Stadium. The Cape Town Marathon is also the host of the South African marathon championships. The marathon is categorized as a Gold Label Road Race by World Athletics. Wikipedia

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When is the 2025 Cape Town Marathon?

The 2025 Cape Town Marathon will be held on Sunday October 19, 2025.

Is the Cape Town Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Cape Town Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

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Historical Weather & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 8
Temp
66°F
Min/Max
54°/68°F
Dew
48°F
Days of Rain
4/16
Wind
8mph
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YearLow / HighRain

Cape Town Marathon 2024 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
59°/ 68°-
Run Score: 7

Cape Town Marathon 2023 Weather History

Clearing in the afternoon.

2023
partly-cloudy-day
61°/ 79°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2022 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2022
partly-cloudy-day
63°/ 69°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2021 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2021
partly-cloudy-day
54°/ 61°Light
Run Score: 7

Cape Town Marathon 2020 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2020
partly-cloudy-day
55°/ 68°-
Run Score: 9

Cape Town Marathon 2019 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2019
clear-day
55°/ 68°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2018 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
clear-day
54°/ 68°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2017 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2017
clear-day
52°/ 75°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2016 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2016
clear-day
48°/ 63°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2015 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2015
clear-day
55°/ 83°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2014 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2014
clear-day
57°/ 73°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2013 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2013
partly-cloudy-day
48°/ 59°-
Run Score: 7

Cape Town Marathon 2012 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2012
partly-cloudy-day
50°/ 57°Light
Run Score: 6

Cape Town Marathon 2011 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2011
clear-day
48°/ 82°-
Run Score: 8

Cape Town Marathon 2010 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2010
partly-cloudy-day
56°/ 61°Light
Run Score: 7

Cape Town Marathon 2009 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2009
partly-cloudy-day
54°/ 63°Light
Run Score: 7
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