Date
Sunday 19 October 2025 (Marathon)
Start Times (Sunday)
42.2km Marathon — Various 06:00am
Elite wheelchairs — 06:10am
Elite field 06:15am — Batches will then go every 2 mins
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025 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 2025. 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 outside the iconic Cape Town Stadium 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, finishing back at the 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.
Time Limit & Cut Offs (TBC)
Cut-off times
42.2km Marathon – 6.5 hours
See the route map for details of all cut-off times
Weather
Average temperatures range between 17 to 20 deg C (62 to 68 deg F)
Eligibility
In accordance with Athletics South Africa (ASA) Rules and Regulations, participants must meet the minimum age requirement for each event by the event date.
42.2km Marathon: 20 years
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. As flat as it can be in Cape Town!
