Cape Town Marathon
What to know: The newest Major (from 2026) and Africa's representative: a course between the city bowl and the Atlantic seaboard. Autumn temperatures are mild, but wind and undulation shape the pacing.
| Date | 2027-05-23 |
|---|---|
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Entry status | Ballot closed; charity sold out |
| Entry / ballot | Ballot ran 10–24 Jun 2026 and is closed (results 26 Jun, winners charged). International charity and official tour-operator places opened 26 Jun and are all sold out (official site, 19 Oct); both SA and international charity entries gone. Race weekend 22–23 May 2027 (marathon 23 May) |
| Time difference | 6 hours behind Hong Kong |
| Official site | https://capetownmarathon.com/ |
Information is as last published by the official site; statuses are checked automatically.
🎥 Want to see the course in 3D? Fly the whole route in the 3D preview (activity replay from GPX/FIT too)
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