{"id":7073,"date":"2025-04-29T17:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T16:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-au\/?post_type=events&p=7073"},"modified":"2026-03-30T18:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:45:26","slug":"cape-town-marathon-agwc","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-au\/events\/cape-town-marathon-agwc\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanlam Cape Town Marathon AGWC Package"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":8009,"template":"","event_types":[28,29,6,11,57,73],"event_locations":[20],"event_distances":[31,32,8],"event_course_types":[9,62,13],"event_seasons":[17],"class_list":["post-7073","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-10k-run","event_types-5k-run","event_types-abbott-world-marathon-majors","event_types-marathon","event_types-trail","event_types-urban","event_locations-africa","event_distances-10k","event_distances-5k","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-abbot-world-marathon-majors","event_course_types-marathon","event_course_types-urban","event_seasons-spring"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":7085,"event_logo":8955,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"waitlist","event_status_labels_available":"limited-space","event_status_labels_waitlist":"waitlist","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"On Request","url":"#booknow","target":""}},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book Now","url":"https:\/\/bookingau.marathontours.com\/experience\/sanlam-cape-town-marathon-agwc-package-2026\/76","target":"_blank"}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"If you are an\u00a0Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships (AGWC) Qualifier<\/strong>, then you came to the right place!\r\n\r\nThe AGWC Hotel Package\u00a0DOES NOT include a guaranteed entry.<\/strong>\u00a0 This package is available to anyone who has achieved a qualifying time<\/a>\u00a0and secured their own AGWC entry. Your supporters are welcome and encouraged to join our trip!\u00a0If your travel companion is also a runner, please ask about availability for a non-AGWC race entry (Limited availability).<\/em>\r\n\r\nThe sixth annual AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship (AGWC) race will take place within the 2026\u00a0Sanlam Cape Town Marathon<\/a>\u00a0and feature 2,500 of the world\u2019s 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.\r\n\r\nThe Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is an\u00a0AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and all Cape Town 2026 finishers will receive a provisional star which will be fully recognised if Cape Town passes its 2026 evaluation. Full report\u00a0here.<\/a>\r\n\r\n*RISK-FREE.\u00a0 All packages booked may be cancelled if an AGWC entry is not secured.\u00a0 Cancellations must be submitted in writing no later than October 30, 2025.\u00a0 See full cancellation policy under the REGISTRATION & BOOKING tab.<\/strong><\/em>","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Breakfast & Pre-Race Dinner (see itineray)","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"MTT Host(s) on-site"},"transfers":{"detail":"Race Day included (see itinerary)","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":"Additional nights available upon request"},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Four (4) nights at The Westin Cape Town 5*"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Must secure your own AGWC entry"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":""},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":""},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":""},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":7084},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":7080},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_video","youtube_video":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UbqSZL-YNU0?si=OXLz4EQTyFzhFBIO"},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":7088},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":7082},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":7089}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Sanlam Cape Town Marathon AGWC Package","package_duration":"4 Nights ","package_dates":"21 - 25 May 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Thursday 21 May 2026","day_content":"Welcome to Cape Town! Make your way to the Westin Hotel Cape Town and once you check-in, the afternoon is yours to enjoy.\r\n\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\nMassages will also be available during this trip (at an additional cost).\r\n\r\n(no meals included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Friday 22 May 2026","day_content":"Stay tuned for details regarding the AGWC Group Photo and Welcome activities.\r\n\r\nExpo & Welcome Reception<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThis 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.\r\n\r\nThis 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\u2019s Mother City.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast included)\r\n\r\n(Optional) Half Day City Tour & Expo (additional cost, bookable online with us)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAfter 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.\u00a0 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.\r\n\r\n "},{"day_title":"Saturday 23 May 2026","day_content":"Shake-out Run\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThis 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).\r\n\r\nEnjoy 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).\r\n\r\nThis 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.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast & Dinner included)\r\n\r\n "},{"day_title":"Sunday 24 May 2026","day_content":"Sanlam Cape Town Marathon & Celebrations!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSanlam 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.\r\n\r\nAfter 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.\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours & Travel team will be happy to accompany supporters at key cheer zone areas so they can support safely and with no logistical concerns.\r\n\r\nTreat 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.\r\n\r\nThis evening we'll meet up for post-race celebrations, saying cheers to all of our runners on an amazing accomplishment!\r\n\r\n(Breakfast included)"},{"day_title":"Monday 25 May 2026","day_content":"Departure Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUnless you have booked extra nights with us then we will bid you farewell today. It\u2019s not goodbye but instead we\u2019ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip.<\/a>\r\n\r\n(Breakfast included)"}]}],"event_extensions":"NEW.<\/strong> The African Double Challenge<\/strong>\u2026run in Cape Town and Madagascar! Our Madagascar Marathon Tour is available to book, which takes place the Sunday following the 2026 Cape Town Marathon. You can select to run a marathon, half-marathon, 10K or Ultra 50K.\u00a0 It\u2019s a challenge plus an amazing African adventure! For those who participate in both packages, we will offer a two-night stay in the wine region of Stellenbosch, airport transfers and your flight from Cape Town to Antananarivo, Madagascar. Learn more about our Madagascar Marathon Tour here<\/a>.\r\n\r\nStellenbosch Two Night Package | May 25 - 27, 2026<\/strong>\r\n\r\nJoin us for an amazing three days in beautiful Stellenbosch\u00a0<\/a>about 50 KM from Cape Town. Stellenbosch is a popular tourist destination due to its history as the second oldest town in South Africa (dating back to 1679), its many historic buildings that are typical of Cape Dutch architecture, its location in the center of many famous wine farms, as well as its variety of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries.\r\n\r\nPackage Features: <\/strong>\r\n