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9 07, 2025

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Sells Out as Africa Edges Closer to a Major Milestone

By |2025-07-09T21:19:31+02:00July 9th, 2025|News|0 Comments

In a landmark moment for African running, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has officially sold out at 24 000 marathon entries for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the event has sold out. This record sell-out is a resounding endorsement of Cape Town’s bold journey to become Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Majors (AWMM) event. [...]

13 05, 2025

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to Host Abbott Age Group World Champs

By |2025-05-13T13:34:28+02:00May 13th, 2025|News|Comments Off on Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to Host Abbott Age Group World Champs

THE SANLAM CAPE TOWN MARATHON will host the 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships (AGWC) on May 24 next year. The race is currently in the candidacy process to join the Abbott World Marathon Majors, having secured its first evaluation pass in 2024. If Cape Town passes its 2025 [...]

21 11, 2024

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Passes Stage 1 in Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidacy

By |2024-11-21T17:26:56+02:00November 21st, 2024|News|Comments Off on Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Passes Stage 1 in Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidacy

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon proudly announces its successful completion of Stage 1 in the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) candidacy process, marking a significant milestone in its journey to becoming Africa’s first Major marathon. This achievement reflects the unwavering support of the Cape Town residents, South Africa’s entire marathon running community and the race’s [...]

20 10, 2024

Glenrose Xaba Shatters South African and Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Records on Debut

By |2024-10-20T14:05:37+02:00October 20th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Glenrose Xaba Shatters South African and Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Records on Debut

There was delight for South Africa as Glenrose Xaba shattered the National and Sanlam Cape Town Marathon records, on marathon debut; on Sunday, 20 October. The current South African 5 000 and 10 000 metre, as well as the 10 kilometre road record holder, clocked an impressive time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 22 seconds, to [...]

18 10, 2024

African Excitement Builds as 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Nears

By |2024-10-18T16:23:36+02:00October 18th, 2024|News|Comments Off on African Excitement Builds as 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Nears

As the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon builds towards gaining Abbott World Marathon Majors status excitement is growing for the 2024 edition, which takes place on Sunday, 20 October. With elite runners from across the African continent descending on the Mother City the 18th edition is set to be fiercely contested. Though the action is by [...]

13 10, 2023

Racing Towards Africa’s First Major – The 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

By |2023-10-13T14:10:36+02:00October 13th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Racing Towards Africa’s First Major – The 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is on course to progress from Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate to Africa’s First Major thanks to the 18 000 participants who will toe the start line on 15 October 2023. This number exceeds the 15 000 runner target and is a 6 000 increase from 2022. Excitement levels should thus be sky-high [...]

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