Sanlam Cape Town Marathon AGWC Package
CONGRATULATIONS!
If you are an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships (AGWC) Qualifier, then you came to the right place!
Please note this official package does NOT include an entry since you have gained it through your qualifying time.
For your convenience, we suggest you book with the office in your region.
- If you live in Oceania or Asia (except mainland China) you are in the right place!
- If you live in North America or South America book here.
- If you live in the UK, Europe, or Africa book here.
- If you live in mainland China or Hong Kong book here.
If you have questions regarding Marathon Tours & Travel’s Cape Town AGWC Packages please: EMAIL US or CALL +08 7130 3798
The sixth annual AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship (AGWC) race will take place within the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and feature 2,500 of the world’s best age group competitors. Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is pleased to offer a four night supported package that includes your race transfer to the start.
The AGWC Hotel Package DOES NOT include a guaranteed entry. This package is available to anyone who achieved a qualifying time and secured their own AGWC entry. Your supporters are welcome and encouraged to join our trip!
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race
Meals Included
Breakfast & Pre-Race Dinner (see itineray)
Guide
MTT Host(s) on-site
Transfers
Race Day included (see itinerary)
Trip Extension
Additional nights available upon request
Accommodation
Four (4) nights at The Westin Cape Town 5*
Entry
Must secure your own AGWC entry
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Thursday 21 May 2026
Welcome to Cape Town! Make your way to the Westin Hotel Cape Town and once you check-in, the afternoon is yours to enjoy.
The Marathon Tours & Travel team will be available in the hotel today and at various times over the next few days to help you and answer any questions you might have.
Massages will also be available during this trip (at an additional cost).
(no meals included)
Friday 22 May 2026
Stay tuned for details regarding the AGWC Group Photo and Welcome activities.
Expo & Welcome Reception
This morning after breakfast we take you the short distance to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Expo. Pick up your bib and explore the stalls before making your own way back to the hotel at your leisure.
This evening we invite you to join our welcome reception and enjoy drinks and light food with runners from all over the world. You will receive support and vital information from our team to make the most of your Cape Town Marathon experience and stay in South Africa’s Mother City.
(Breakfast included)
(Optional) Half Day City Tour & Expo (additional cost, bookable online with us)
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 visit Cape Town Castle, which was built between 1666 and 1679 and is the oldest colonial building in South Africa. If weather permits, you’ll also enjoy a cable car ride to the top of 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.
Saturday 23 May 2026
Shake-out Run
This morning after breakfast you are welcome to join for a light shake-out run around the surrounding area. This will be at an easy pace and is a chance to loosen your legs. It will be no longer than 5km (approx. 3 miles).
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. No trip to Cape Town is complete without exploring the many sights and sounds of the Cape Peninsula, its history, its culture and beautiful scenery. Consider using the Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing buses which have a choice of routes and on board commentary. You can pre-purchase a ticket during your booking process with us (at an additional cost).
This evening please join us for our Pre-Race Dinner which will take place at the Westin Cape Town or a venue close by. Our expert team will guide you through the next days arrangements, answer any last minute questions you may have and enjoy a delicious and nutritious dinner.
(Breakfast & Dinner included)
Sunday 24 May 2026
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon & Celebrations!
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon race day is here! After an early breakfast, the Marathon Tours & Travel team will ensure you get to the start line smoothly and stress free.
After the race, recharge in the International Tent at the finish village. Meet up here to find your family and friends or meet them back at the hotel. Assistance will be given to get back to your hotel.
Marathon Tours & Travel team will be happy to accompany supporters at key cheer zone areas so they can support safely and with no logistical concerns.
Treat yourself to a spa treatment or use the hotel rooftop sauna and infinity lap pool to relax and ease your tired muscles. All available from our 5* hotel, The Westin Cape Town.
This evening we’ll meet up for post-race celebrations, saying cheers to all of our runners on an amazing accomplishment!
(Breakfast included)
Monday 25 May 2026
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights with us then we will bid you farewell today. 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.
(Breakfast included)
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Extensions
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Check back later or ask us before you book your flights.
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Packages & Rates
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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon AGWC Package includes the following
- 4 nights at the 5* Westin Cape Town, checking in on Thursday 21 May, checking out Monday 25 May 2026
- Hotel taxes (15.5% vat & 1% tourism levy)
- Breakfast daily, except on day of arrival
- Welcome Desk and guidance from Marathon Tours & Travel on-site
- Shake-out run with expert advice and race briefing
- Escorted trip to the Expo for race bib collection
- Pre-race dinner
- Grab and Go breakfast (race morning)
- Return transport to/from the race start/finish
- Supporters cheer zone arrangements on race day
- Commemorative group photos
- Discounted rates on local attractions and sightseeing (additional cost)
- Discounted on-site massage or compression boots treatments (additional cost)
Optional extras bookable online at additional cost
- Extra nights, include room, tourism levy and breakfast only
- 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Ticket (additional cost)
- Half day Cape Town sightseeing tour with Expo stop (additional cost)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions above
Please Note:
- All runners must secure their Guaranteed Race Entry via AbbottWMM AGWC invitation process.
Supporters
We recognise the importance of family and friends’ inclusion on this trip. Supporters are very welcome and included in all activities, except the run itself. On race day Marathon Tours & Travel team will be happy to accompany supporters at key cheer zone areas to support safely and with no logistical concerns.
Solo Travellers
We take the hassle out of travel and provide a memorable and safe experience that is achieved by traveling with like-minded, adventure-seeking runners. It’s fun seeing the sights and running with a group. If you prefer double occupancy packages but are traveling alone, ask us to see if there is a single traveller that can share a room.
Travelling with children?
Contact us for a quote.
Room Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
Rates (all prices are per person and in AUD Australian Dollars)
Cape Town AGWC Package - The Westin Cape Town Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Deluxe room $2,190 per person $3,398 Executive Club room $2,634 per person $4,284 Waterfront Executive Club $2,756 per person $4,497 Grand Deluxe $2,855 per person $4,718 Additional Nights at The Westin Cape Town Upon Request Upon Request Optional ExtrasHalf Day Cape Town Sightseeing Tour with Expo stop (Friday) $128 per person Hop-on Hop-off Cape Town Sightseeing Bus Ticket (Valid 1 Day) $37 per person
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Hotels
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Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town City CentreThe Westin Cape Town
The 5* Westin Cape Town is in a central location in the city, on the edge of the famous V&A Waterfront. It delivers a range of luxury accommodation with incredible views of the ocean and the city skyline. All bedrooms are spacious, with luxurious bathroom and amenities and of course the famous Westin Heavenly® Bed. All rooms feature an in-room workstation with free Wi-Fi, LCD TV with premium select channels and 24-hour room service. Please note: Turndown Service is upon request for all guest rooms, except Suites and Grand Deluxe Rooms. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s Restaurant Thirty7.
If you upgrade your experience and stay in a premium room or suite you will enjoy exclusive access to the Westin Executive Club Lounge overlooking spectacular views of the City of Cape Town. Guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments throughout the day.
Please note restrictions apply to the use of Fitness area, Spa and indoor lap pool, in particular there is an age restriction. Please refer to the hotel for more information or ask us.
Check in from 15:00 / Check out before 12:00
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Event Information
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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026
Africa’s only AIMS Gold Label Marathon and currently an Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate. Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will host the AGWC in 2026.
Guaranteed Entry Procedure: This package DOES NOT include a guaranteed entry. All runners must secure their AGWC entry.
ALL DETAILS FOR 2026 ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE VERIFIED AND UPDATED NEARER TO THE RACE DATE.
Date: Saturday 23 May (all races except marathon) / Sunday 24 May 2026 (Marathon)
Start Times (Saturday)
43-46km Cape Town Trail Marathon — 06:00
22km Cape Town Trail Run — 06:45 & 06:47
11km Cape Town Trail Run — Two batches starting at 07:30
10km Peace Run — First start time 07:00; batches will leave every 5 mins
5km Peace Run — First start time 08:05; batches will go every 5 minsStart Times (Sunday)
42.2km Marathon — Various 06:00
Elite wheelchairs — 06:10
Elite field 06:15 — Batches will then go every 2 minsRace Rules
All official race rules must be followed and will be communicated directly to all registered participants.
Course
Starting and finishing outside the iconic Cape Town Stadium, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon winds through the city in the shadow of Table Mountain along a fast route down to the southern suburbs and back to loop next to the sea and the finish line. 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 10km & 5km Peace Runs and some mountain trail runs (Saturday); 43-46km, 22km & 11km.
Time Limit & Cut Offs
Cut-off times
42.2km Marathon – 6.5 hours
See the route map for details of all cut-off timesTrail Events:
43-46km Cape Town Trail Marathon – 10 hours
22km Cape Town Trail Run – 5 hours
11km Cape Town Trail Run – 4 hoursPeace Runs:
10km Peace Run – 2.5 hours
5km Peace Run – 1.5 hoursWeather
Average temperatures range between 13 to 20 deg C (55 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.
5km Peace Run: 9 years
10km Peace Run: 14 years
11km Cape Town Trail: 18 years
22km Cape Town Trail: 18 years
43-46km Cape Town Trail Marathon: 20 years
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 to fairly flat course. As flat as it can be in Cape Town!
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Registration & Booking
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On Request Bookings
This booking is on request. Request Bookings will confirm that you have accepted our Booking Conditions. Your booking is not however, guaranteed until our partner company confirms availability. Please expect confirmation of place within 1-3 days of making your booking. Your card payment details will still be required for the deposit to secure your space, though please be advised this information will be held securely, and the card will only be debited upon confirmation of booking.
Conditions of Sale
All runners must secure their own AGWC Entry. This package DOES NOT include a guaranteed entry.
If you require an entry please do not book this package. Please contact us for alternative options.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to Book
To make your booking, click on the 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.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section on your national government’s website. Click here 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. Make sure that you are insured for existing medical conditions, any activities you plan to do and any equipment that you plan to take. Travel insurance covers you if anything doesn’t go to plan before you travel as well, so we recommend sorting it at the time of booking.
Credit card
It is generally required that hotels request a credit card imprint upon check-in, where a value is held and released when you check out. Any incidentals such as room service or chargeable extras to the room would be deducted.
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited, and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
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Testimonials
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"Meeting the other AGWC competitors was excellent..." - 2024 AGWC
Meeting the other AGWC competitors was excellent. The very existence of this package encouraged such interaction.
"The multiple events for the AGWC runners were superb..." - 2024 AGWCThe multiple events for the Age Group World Championship (AGWC) runners were superb. The total planning on events in addition to the race, really made the AGWC runners feel as if they were being rewarded for qualifying for the event. I also loved the separate start area and the way you were escorted to the start line, really special and rewarding.
"Great support from Marathon Tours & Travel staff..." - 2024 AGWCGreat support from Marathon Tours & Travel staff, met wonderful fellow athletes, and it was very easy to get to the start.
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Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship
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This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship (AGWC) Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you’ll be invited to the 2026 Age Group World Championship. Location still to be determined. The qualifying period begins on January 1, 2025, and will conclude on December 31, 2025.
For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship click here.
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