Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (@cape.town.marathon)

That's a wrap on the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. 🏅 Words don't quite do it justice. The early mornings, the kilometres, the nerves at the start line, and then that moment when everything you have worked for becomes real as you cross the blue carpet. From Beach Road to Sea Point, through…

Eliud Kipchoge has more accolades in running than we could ever count, but one thing he had never done was share a start line with his wife Grace. 👥 On Sunday 24 May, that changed. While Eliud raced with the elite field for the first time on African soil, Grace was making her own history, crossing…

Nothing beats the start line feeling. A crazy mix of nerves, excitement and that ready to go energy. How do we beat it? We run. The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon delivered a perfect day of running from start to finish. 🔥 Towards Africa's 1st Major 23–24 May 2026

3, 2, 1, go, and that’s the gun. The elite men and women are off, and wow, what a race we have on our hands. The contest is wide open. Who will stand on the podium at the end of a gruelling 42.2 km? 🥇🥈🥉 Towards Africa’s 1st Major 23–24 May 2026

Hand up if you just smashed the course record. 🙋 Maxime Chaumeton crosses the line in 27:41 (subject to confirmation), shaving 12 seconds off the previous best. What a run. 🏃 He was joined on the podium by Thapelo Ramokhoase in 28:33 and Cwenga Nose in 28:59. Towards Africa’s 1st Major 23–24 May…

Nothing beats a slow-mo finish line moment, unless it comes with a new course record. The reigning champion didn’t just defend her title today, she bettered it in 31:25 (subject to confirmation). Take a bow, Tayla Kavanagh. 👑🔥 Towards Africa’s 1st Major 23–24 May 2026

👂 Listen up Marathon Runners! Wondering where to stash those warm layers you arrived in? Wonder no more. Your race pack is your tog bag this weekend! Inside you'll find your expo goodies, race number and tog bag tag. Your tag number matches your race bib, so when you collect, just show your bib…

Kipchoge has landed in the Mother City! 🙌 He shares his excitement about Cape Town's journey to becoming one of the World Major Marathons, and sends his well wishes to every single one of you. No matter the distance, when your feet hit the blue carpet beneath those arches, be proud. You've earned…

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🥳 Seven days. Can you believe it?! All those early mornings, long runs, and hard kilometres have been building to this moment, and it is almost here. 🏃‍♀️🔥 The legs are tapering, the nerves are kicking in, and the Mother City is gearing up for one of the most electric weekends of…

Race day is a day full of nerves, excitement, and the anticipation of the task ahead. With the big day fast approaching, we want your mind, legs, and feet focused on one thing only. Running. 🏃 To make your weekend as smooth as possible, we have put together a full venue and logistics guide…

Race day is so close we can feel the atmosphere building. The track sessions are done, the long runs are behind you, and every single kilometre has been adding up to something special. The physical work is in the bank now, so use these last few days to get your mind ready. 42.2km is no small feat…

Hey runners, it's the 24th of April and you know what that means. ONE MONTH until the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. 🏃 In one month, thousands of you will hit the streets of the Mother City, running roads that many of us drive every single day. Whether you're chasing a new PB, have something to prove…

42.2km is no small feat. It's kilometres of hardship, sucking it up and a huge physical and mental load. But at the end of it all, it's worth it. For the accomplishment, to be that friend who's casually done a marathon, and for the neck bling of course. 🏅 Introducing your 2026 Sanlam Cape Town…

Hey Track Stars, time to show up one final time before the main event! 🏃⚡ Our final track sessions before the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon are happening on the 29th of April, and you won't want to miss them. Whether you've been with us from the start or are yet to join a session, there's still time…