Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, 10K, 5K & Trails
Run Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025, an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate Race
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025 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.
Marathon Tours & Travel offer 4 or 5-night packages staying at deluxe accommodation, located within the course limits and the heart of the city centre. Perfectly curated packages cater for runners and supporters alike. As part of our expertly created packages, we include invitations for you to take part in activities such as a welcome reception, escorted race number pick-up, warm-up runs, pre-race dinner, post-race celebrations and the Marathon Tours & Travel team on hand for guidance and support to help make your trip a fun, enjoyable and successful time.
Whilst in South Africa take advantage of the diversity of the landscape and people and explore. Make memories – it’s a country that you will not forget.
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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
Half Day sightseeing tour included
A Helping Hand
Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours & Travel
Worldwide Events
Abbott World Marathon Major Candidate
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Wednesday 15 October 2025
Please note: this is our projected itinerary. As soon as the packages for 2025 are finalised we will update.
Depending on the length of stay you have booked with us you might arrive before, or depart on different days to the following itinerary. The itinerary below reflects the 5 nights package. Adding extra nights is recommended, as this allows you the time to enjoy the city.
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 16 October 2025
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 this, you can enjoy dinner at one of the many fine restaurants or bistros along the famous Waterfront.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Friday 17 October 2025
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 18 October 2025
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 on the Cape Point & Peninsula Tour.
Full-Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour | £ 135 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: 08:30AM – 5:30PM (subject to change) Minimum of 25 Guests (if minimum is not met, pricing is subject to change) – Cape Point & Peninsula Tour
You can also opt to participate in the challenging 46K or 22K Trail Run or the 10K or 5K Peace Run. In the evening, the Marathon Tours & Travel team will host a pre-race dinner at the hotel overlooking Cape Town Harbour.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Monday 20 October 2025
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights with us or the extension to Shamwari 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.
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 16 October 2025
This is our projected itinerary. As soon as the packages for 2025 are finalised we will update.
Depending on the length of stay you have booked with us you might arrive before or depart on different days to the following itinerary. The itinerary below reflects the 4 nights package. Adding extra nights is recommended allows you the time to enjoy the city.
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 Marathon Tours & Travel peers at many fine restaurants or bistros along the famous Waterfront.
Friday 17 October 2025
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 18 October 2025
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 | £ 135 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: 8:30AM – 5:30PM (subject to change) minimum of 25 Guests (if minimum is not met, pricing is subject to change) – Cape Point & Peninsula Tour
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 20 October 2025
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights with us or the extension to Shamwari, 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.
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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Shamwari, meaning “my friend” in Shona, is the pinnacle of private game reserves and home to the coveted Big 5, stretching 25,000 hectares over a malaria-free landscape, it offers an award-winning nature experience along with the largest concentration of wildlife in Southern and Eastern Cape.
Post-Race Extension to Shamwari Game Reserve | 20 – 23 October, 2025
- Three nights’ accommodation at the Shamwari Game Reserve
- Transportation from the Radisson Blu Waterfront to the Cape Town International Airport
- Airfare from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (Monday 20 October)
- Roundtrip transfers from Port Elizabeth to Shamwari Game Reserve
- Three meals per day (tea, coffee and water)
- Two game drives per day
- Local beverages on Game Drive
- Guided Walks
- Visits to Educational Centers
- All taxes and tips are included
Note:
Cape Town and Shamwari Extension: Flights should be booked into Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and back from Port Elizabeth (PLZ). You should plan to arrive on Thursday 16 October 2025 before 16:00PM to ensure that you arrive in time for the Welcome Reception. Plan to depart from Port Elizabeth on Thursday 23 October 2025 in the mid-afternoon to connect with your international flight home.
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Monday 20 October 2025
Please note: this is our projected itinerary. As soon as the packages for 2025 are finalised we will update.
Transfer from the Radisson Blu to Cape Town International Airport for the one-hour and twenty minute flight to Port Elizabeth. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Shamwari Game Reserve for lunch. Snacks and drinks will be served just before departing for your first game drive (approx. 4:00 PM). In four-wheel Land Rovers you will explore the expansive 55,000 acre reserve in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffe, eland, buffalo and much more wildlife roaming through the hills and valleys.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 October 2025
Today is an early morning wake-up (6:00 AM) with coffee available before departing for your morning game drive. This is a great time to view many animals visiting the water holes and/or predators hunting for its day food. We will return around 9:00 AM for breakfast and spend the balance of the day relaxing by the pool, going on game walks, and/or enjoying one of the many spa treatments available. We will head out for our last game drive at 4:00 PM and return for our Closing Reception and Dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Thursday 23 October 2025
After breakfast, the group will depart on their own from Port Elizabeth to their connecting flight home. We recommend flying directly to Johannesburg (JNB) so that you can connect with your international flight home. Please note that your flight from Port Elizabeth to your connecting city is not included.
(Breakfast included)
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Packages & Rates
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2025 rates are not yet available.
Guaranteed Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025 events. You can buy the entry from Marathon Tours & Travel if you also buy the accommodation package from us.
Marathon Tours & Travel Cape Town Marathon Package includes:
- Stay at Radisson Blu Waterfront for 4 or 5 nights
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Complimentary WiFi
- Full Day Cape Winelands Tour (Thursday) Please note: this only applies to the 5 nights 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 the Marathon Tours & Travel team in Cape Town
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Travelling with children or Extra nights?
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.
Note:
Cape Town Package Only: Flights should be booked in and out of Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and should arrive on Thursday October 16 2025 before 16:00PM.
Cape Town and Shamwari Extension: Flights should be booked into Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and back from Port Elizabeth (PLZ). You should plan to arrive on Thursday October 16 2025 before 16:00PM to ensure that you arrive in time for the Welcome Reception. Plan to depart from Port Elizabeth on Thursday 23 October 2025 in the mid-afternoon to connect with your international flight home.
Refer to Extensions Section for details of our 3 nights post-race extension package to Shamwari.All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Cape Town Marathon Package Options Double Occupancy Single Occupancy 5 nights from 15th October - Standard room £ TBC £ TBC 5 nights from 15th October - Premium (Ocean View) room £ TBC £ TBC 4 nights from 16th October - Standard room £ TBC £ TBC 4 nights from 16th October - Premium (Ocean View) room £ TBC £ TBC Optional ExtrasAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Guaranteed Marathon Entry £ TBC Guaranteed 10KM Peace Run Entry £ TBC Guaranteed 5KM Peace Run Entry £ TBC Guaranteed 46K Trail Run Entry £ TBC Guaranteed 22K Trail Run Entry £ TBC Full Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour - 18th October £ TBC Post-Race Extension to Shamwari Game ReserveAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Post-Race Shamwari Game Reserve Extension Double Occupancy Single Occupancy 3 nights from 20th October - Garden Room LONG LEE MANOR £ TBC £ TBC 3 nights from 20th October - Plains Room LONG LEE MANOR £ TBC £ TBC 3 nights from 20th October - Manor Room LONG LEE MANOR £ TBC £ TBC 3 nights from 20th October - Standard Room BAYETHE LODGE £ TBC £ TBC
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Hotels
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Cape Town, South AfricaRadisson 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 centre 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 2024!
Eastern Cape, South AfricaLong Lee Manor - Shamwari Game Reserve (Extension)Overlooking the magnificent plains of Shamwari you’ll find the exquisite Long Lee Manor. This newly redesigned lodge boasts Edwardian styled suites and a stupendous rim-flow pool. Long Lee Manor redefines elegance in nature.
In addition to the rolling landscapes, the extravagant Long Lee Manor boasts the original Manor House and offers several unique features that will keep you comfortable during your stay.
Eastern Cape, South AfricaBayethe Lodge - Shamwari Game Reserve (Extension)Overlooking the magnificent plains of Shamwari you’ll find the exquisite Bayethe Lodge. Bayethe Safari Lodge offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in utter tranquility, surrounded by the rich vegetation of the unique location. This canopy paradise provides privacy and a feeling of seclusion with spectacular views of the African bush.
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Event Information
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Run the 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.
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); 41km, 22km & 11km.
Whilst in South Africa take advantage of the diversity of the landscape and people and explore. Make memories – it’s a country that you will not forget.
Guaranteed Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025 events. You can buy the entry at an additional cost if you also buy the accommodation package with us.
Date: Sunday 19th October 2025 (Marathon)
Start Times
42.2km Marathon — Various 06h00
Elite wheelchairs — 06h10
Elite field 06h15 — Batches will then go every 2 minsDate: Saturday 18th October 2025
Start Times
41km Cape Town Trail Marathon — 06h00
22km Cape Town Trail Run — 06h45 & 06h47
11km Cape Town Trail Run — Two batches starting at 07h30
10km Peace Run — First start time 07h00; batches will leave every 5 mins
5km Peace Run — First start time 08h05; batches will go every 5 minsStarting 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 timesTrail Events:
41km 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 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.
5km Peace Run: 9 years
10km Peace Run: 14 years
11km Cape Town Trail: 18 years
22km Cape Town Trail: 18 years
41km Cape Town Trail Marathon: 20 years
42.2km Marathon: 18 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!
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of Sale
Please note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.
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 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.
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Guaranteed Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2024 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 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2024 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 2024. 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.
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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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Qualifying Race
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This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you’ll be invited to the 2025 Age Group World Championship race (destination still to be announced). For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship click here.
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