Cape Town Marathon, 10K, 5K & Trails 2023
Run an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate Race
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a world class event; Africa’s only AIMS Gold Label Marathon and an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate. There is great excitement behind the event – a fantastic celebration of the cultural diversity of South Africa showcasing what can be achieved when we unite behind a common purpose. Cape Town, known as the Mother City has a long and well documented history and really speaks for itself. There is plenty to see and do during your stay with lots of internationally acclaimed restaurants, shops and attractions to visit.
We concentrate on the main event, a ‘tweaked’ faster and flatter route is planned for 2023 but based on 2022 the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon starts in the V&A Waterfront area, runs in the shadow of Table Mountain along a fast route down to the Southern Suburbs and back to finish in the city outside Cape Town Stadium. Hosted in a unique city that brings the best of all worlds together, the marathon will enable runners from Africa and around the globe to experience the spirit of running an African Major. Set in the beautiful, international city of Cape Town on the tip of South Africa it embodies the beauty of the sea and mountains of the Cape. Alongside the marathon (Sunday) the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon weekend includes a 10km Peace Run, 5km Peace Run and two trail runs (Saturday); 46km & 22km.
Whilst in South Africa take advantage of the diversity of the landscape and people and explore. Make memories – its a country that you will not forget.
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included and dinner on Saturday
Guide
Guidance & support from our team
Trip Extension
Trip extension available upon request
Accommodation
4 or 5 nights in a deluxe waterfront hotel
Entry
Guaranteed Sanlam Cape Town Marathon event entries available
Celebration Party
Post race celebration included
Excursions
Selection of sightseeing tours included
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Wednesday 11th October, 2023
Arrival Day
Make your own way to the stunning Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town and check in for your 5 nights stay. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own to acclimate to the city.
Thursday 12th October, 2023
Winelands Day Tour & Welcome Reception
Today we will head to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Taking Helshoogte Pass into the Drakenstein Mountains, we visit Tokara Wine Estate at the summit of the pass with breathtaking views below. Enjoy tasting their Premium Reserve Collection before dining at the restaurant for lunch where Chef Carolize Coetzee prepares a delicious treasure trove of contemporary cuisine inspired by the local countryside and farm produce. We continue our journey into the Drakenstein Valley and the Paarl Wine Route to stop at Fairview Wine Estate for a cheese and wine pairing and time to shop at the Deli. Tour details are subject to change.
When we arrive back you will enjoy a meet and greet with your fellow travellers at Marathon Tours & Travel’s hosted Welcome Reception and Race Briefing. Following you can enjoy dinner at one of the many fine restaurants or bistros along the famous Waterfront. (Breakfast and Lunch included)Friday 13th October, 2023
Half Day Tour & Expo
After breakfast, we will depart for a half-day sightseeing tour of this beautiful city including all the ‘must-sees” of Cape Town, which is a geographical and cultural extravaganza. You will see Cape Town, from its historical beginnings to the dazzling modern shopping malls. You’ll also enjoy a cable car ride to Table Mountain where you will be able to get a 360 degree view of Cape Town, Table Bay and the nearby peaks of the surrounding mountains. A stop at the expo to pick up your race kits will be included in the tour. The rest of the day you will have on your own to explore Cape Town. (Breakfast included)
Saturday 14th October, 2023
Pre-race Dinner & Optional Full Day Tour or 10K, 5K, Trail Runs
Enjoy a free day to explore Cape Town on your own or consider joining us for a full day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour.
Full-Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour | £150 per person
This is an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way. The tour takes you along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay via Chapman’s Peak to Cape Point, Simon’s Town & the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. A stop for lunch will be included with the tour. (lunch included)
Duration: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (subject to change)You can also opt to participate in the challenging 46K or 22K Trail Run or the 10K or 5K Peace Run. In the evening, Marathon Tours & Travel will host a pre-race dinner at the hotel overlooking Cape Town Harbour. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Monday 16th October, 2023
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights with us or the extension to Shamwari then we say thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip. For those joining the post-race extension to Shamwari Game Reserve we will have a morning transfer to the Cape Town Airport. (Breakfast included)
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Thursday 12th October, 2023
Arrival Day & Welcome Reception
Make your own way to the stunning Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town and check in for your 4 nights stay. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own to acclimate to the city until this evening.
At approximately 6pm enjoy a meet and greet with your fellow travellers at Marathon Tours & many fine restaurants or bistros along the famous Waterfront.
Friday 13th October, 2023
Half Day Tour & Expo
After breakfast, we will depart for a half-day sightseeing tour of this beautiful city including all the ‘must-sees” of Cape Town, which is a geographical and cultural extravaganza. You will see Cape Town, from its historical beginnings to the dazzling modern shopping malls. You’ll also enjoy a cable car ride to Table Mountain where you will be able to get a 360 degree view of Cape Town, Table Bay and the nearby peaks of the surrounding mountains. A stop at the expo to pick up your race kits will be included in the tour. The rest of the day you will have on your own to explore Cape Town. (Breakfast included)
Saturday 14th October, 2023
Pre-race Dinner & Optional Full Day Tour or 10K, 5K, Trail Runs
Enjoy a free day to explore Cape Town on your own or consider joining us for a full day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour.
Full-Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour | £150 per person
This is an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way. The tour takes you along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay via Chapman’s Peak to Cape Point, Simon’s Town & the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. A stop for lunch will be included with the tour. (lunch included)
Duration: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (subject to change) Minimum of 25 Guests (if minimum is not met, pricing is subject to change) – Cape Point & Peninsula TourYou can also opt to participate in the challenging 46K or 22K Trail Run or the 10K or 5K Peace Run. In the evening, Marathon Tours & Travel will host a pre-race dinner at the hotel overlooking Cape Town Harbour. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Monday 16th October, 2023
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights with us or the extension to Shamwari then we say thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip. For those joining the post-race extension to Shamwari Game Reserve we will have a morning transfer to the Cape Town Airport. (Breakfast included)
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Extensions
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If you would like to extend your stay and experience a private game reserve please contact us
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Packages & Rates
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Marathon Tours & Travel Cape Town Marathon package includes the following:
- Stay at Radisson Blu Waterfront for 4 or 5 nights, taxes included
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Full Day Cape Winelands Tour (Thursday) ONLY APPLIES TO 5NTS PACKAGE
- Welcome Cocktail Reception (Thursday)
- Half Day Sightseeing Tour including admission ticket to Table Mountain Cable Car and stop at Expo (Friday)
- Pre-race dinner (Saturday)
- Post-race celebration (Sunday)
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel team in Cape Town
- ABTA protected
Guaranteed 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Entry at £130
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. You can buy the entry from Marathon Tours & Travel if you also buy the accommodation package from us.
Also Available
Guaranteed 2023 10K Peace Run Entry at £43
Guaranteed 2023 5K Peace Run Entry at £26
Guaranteed 2023 46K Trail Run Entry at £109
Guaranteed 2023 22K Trail Run Entry at £96
All Logistics Covered
We take care of the logistics for you, so you can focus on the event and your trip. Your travel package is also financially protected by ABTA. Whether you are running or supporting, we have an expert team to ensure your trip runs smoothly.
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Hotels
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Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
Take in the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the private marina at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town. This seaside hotel is in the city center and is near all the big cultural offerings. The striking ocean views set the stage for a memorable stay in Cape Town. Wake to the sound of gentle waves breaking in the background.
The hotel is located within a mile of the start and finish line of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon!
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Event Information
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Run the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon with Marathon Tours & Travel
Run the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon with us; Africa’s only AIMS Gold Label Marathon and an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate. Our package takes care of you, so you can enjoy the event, sightseeing and make the most of the Mother City.
We concentrate on the main event, a ‘tweaked’ route is planned for 2022 but based on 2021 the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, the course starts in the V&A Waterfront area, runs in the shadow of Table Mountain along a fast route down to the Southern Suburbs and back to finish in the city outside Cape Town Stadium. Hosted in a unique city that brings the best of all worlds together, the marathon will enable runners from Africa and around the globe to experience the spirit of running an African Major. Set in the beautiful, international city of Cape Town on the tip of South Africa it embodies the beauty of the sea and mountains of the Cape. Alongside the marathon (Sunday) the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon weekend includes a 10km Peace Run, 5km Peace Run and two trail runs (Saturday); the 46km Trail Marathon by Ryan Sandes and the 22km.
Whilst in South Africa take advantage of the diversity of the landscape and people and explore. Make memories – its a country that you will not forget.
Guaranteed Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon events. You can buy the entry at an additional cost if you also buy the accommodation package with us.
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon events we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Closer to the event we will ask for your expected pace and other details to complete the registration process for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information you provide.
Race Rules
All official race rules must be followed.
Course
The marathon course begins at Beach Road and runs along a spectacular route where you will take in the famous natural beauty of Cape Town’s mountains and sea, as well as many of the city’s great attractions and will finish at Cape Town Stadium. The course is ideal for athletes who aim to achieve fast times and for first-timers who want to finish their inaugural marathon. The route is expected to be changed slightly, a faster, flatter route will be announced around June.
Time Limit & Cut Offs
The course has a strict 6 hours and 30 minutes time limit. The timing is based on gun to gun. Due to IAAF requirements the race organisers will be strictly enforcing cut-off times in certain locations. There will be pick up buses for all athletes that do not make the cut-off times at the following points. Roving pick-ups will also take place.
- Marathon – Cut-Off Points (subject to change)
- 8:15 AM – at 10.1km (Center Helen Suzman and Buitengracht Street)
- 9:40 AM – at 18.7km (Water Station 6)
- 11:10 AM – at 29km (Water Station 10)
- 12:20 PM – at 35.9km (Water Station 13)
- 12:48 PM – at 38.5km (Water Station 14)
- At Finish Line: 6h30m
Weather
Average temperatures are between 17 – 20 degrees Celsius (62 to 68 Fahrenheit)
Eligibility
Marathon entrants must be 20 years of age and over
Awards
Everyone who finishes the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will receive a medal, ASICS Shirt and goodie bag
Event difficulty
Moderate. Fairly flat course with a couple of long hills.
- Marathon – Cut-Off Points (subject to change)
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Registration & Booking
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How to book
To make your booking, click on the orange button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically. The cost of the event entry is non-refundable.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for South Africa’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events.
Guaranteed Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon events. You can buy the entry at an additional cost if you also buy the accommodation package with us.
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon events we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Closer to the event we will ask for your expected pace and other details to complete the registration process for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information you provide.
Race Rules
All official race rules must be followed.
Course
The marathon course begins at Beach Road and runs along a spectacular route where you will take in the famous natural beauty of Cape Town’s mountains and sea, as well as many of the city’s great attractions and will finish at Cape Town Stadium. The course is ideal for athletes who aim to achieve fast times and for first-timers who want to finish their inaugural marathon. The route is expected to be changed slightly, a faster, flatter route will be announced around June.
Time Limit & Cut Offs
Based on 2022 information and subject to change.
The course has a strict 6 hours and 30 minutes time limit. The timing is based on gun to gun. Due to IAAF requirements the race organisers will be strictly enforcing cut-off times in certain locations. There will be pick up buses for all athletes that do not make the cut-off times at the following points. Roving pick-ups will also take place.
- Marathon – Cut-Off Points (subject to change)
- 8:15 AM – at 10.1km (Center Helen Suzman and Buitengracht Street)
- 9:40 AM – at 18.7km (Water Station 6)
- 11:10 AM – at 29km (Water Station 10)
- 12:20 PM – at 35.9km (Water Station 13)
- 12:48 PM – at 38.5km (Water Station 14)
- At Finish Line: 6h30m
Weather
Average temperatures are between 17 – 20 degrees Celsius (62 to 68 Fahrenheit)
Eligibility
Marathon entrants must be 20 years of age and over
Awards
Everyone who finishes the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will receive a medal, ASICS Shirt and goodie bag
Event difficulty
Moderate. Fairly flat course with a couple of long hills.
- Marathon – Cut-Off Points (subject to change)
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