Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, 10K, 5K & Trails
Official Tour Operator of Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Marathon Tours & Travel are the Official Tour Operator of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and have teams in offices around the world ready to support your journey to the start line.
Together let’s make history and help make Cape Town Marathon to Africa’s 1st Major!
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 a chooice of accommodation, located walking distance from the race activities and in the heart of the city centre. 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 will be 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!
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included and dinner on Saturday
Guide
Trusted by the race organisers as their Official Tour Operator. Our experienced team will guide & support you
Transfers
Hotels are a short walking distance to the race activities
Accommodation
Choice of accommodation
Entry
Guaranteed race entry with a choice of distance available
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration included
Excursions
Sightseeing tours 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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Thursday 16 October 2025
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, staying at PROTEA BREAKWATER LODGE (a Marriott Hotel). Adding extra nights is recommended allows you the time to enjoy the city.
Arrival Day
Welcome to Cape Town! Make your way from the airport to the hotel and check in. Usually, hotel rooms are ready after 15:00, if you arrive earlier you can leave your luggage at the hotel. Protea Breakwater Lodge (a Marriott hotel) is situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, easy walking distance to all race activities and surrounded by top quality restaurants and entertainment.
Between 10:00-15:00 a representative will be waiting in the lobby to greet you and answer any questions you might have.
Friday 17 October 2025
Expo & Welcome Reception
This morning after breakfast we take you the short distance on foot 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 join our welcome reception and enjoy drinks and substantial snacks 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)
Saturday 18 October 2025
Shake-out Run & Pre-race Dinner
This morning after breakfast you are welcome to join for a light shake-out run along the harbour and Sea Point Promenade. 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. Consider using your complimentary Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus ticket today to explore the city and surrounding areas.
This evening we will enjoy a pre-race dinner.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Sunday 19 October 2025
Race Day & Celebrations!
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon race day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line only a short easy walk away. Our representatives will take escorted trips at key times and will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance.
After the race, recharge in the finish village, International tent. Meet up here to find your family and friends or meet them back the hotel, only 10 minutes walk away.
This evening we’ll meet up for post race celebrations, saying cheers to all of our runners on an amazing accomplishment!
(Breakfast included)
Monday 20 October 2025
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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Thursday 16 October 2025
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, as this allows you the time to enjoy the city. Please check out our 5 nights tour, arriving a day earlier and enjoy the Winelands Tour too.
Arrival Day & Welcome Reception
Make your own way to the stunning Radisson CollectionWaterfront Hotel in Cape Town and check in for your 4 night stay. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own to familiarise yourself with the city.
Early evening join us and meet and greet with your fellow travellers at Marathon Tours & Travel’s hosted Welcome Reception and Race Briefing. 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. Following you are free to enjoy dinner at one of the many fine restaurants along the famous Waterfront.
Friday 17 October 2025
Half Day City 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 visit Cape Town Castle, which was built between 1666 and 1679 and is the oldest colonial building in South Africa. Originally built to house the colonial administrators and enforcers of Dutch East India Company rule, the Castle today is the home of the military in the Cape and hosts various fascinating museum collections. It is a heritage site with an authentically restored 17th century forge and is a unique example of classic Dutch architecture from that period. 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.
(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, breath-taking views and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way. The tour takes you along the Atlantic Seaboard 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.
Duration: 08:30 – 16:00 (subject to change) Minimum of 25 Guests (if minimum is not met, pricing is subject to change)
You can also opt to participate in one of todays trail races 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)
Sunday 19 October 2025
Race Day & Celebrations!
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon race day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line only an easy 10 minute walk away. Our representatives will take escorted trips at key times and will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance.
Following the race you will have time to clean up and recharge before joining us at a nearby post-race celebration.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Monday 20 October 2025
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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Wednesday 15 October 2025
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 CollectionWaterfront Hotel in Cape Town and check in for your 5 night stay. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own to familiarise yourself with the city.
Thursday 16 October 2025
Cape Winelands Tour & Welcome Reception
Today we will head to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Taking you through beautiful scnery, we visit several wine farms and a enjoy a lunch and a cellar tour
When we arrive back you will enjoy a meet and greet with your fellow travelers at Marathon Tours & Travel’s hosted Welcome Reception and Race Briefing. 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. Following you are free to enjoy dinner at one of the many fine restaurants along the famous Waterfront.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Friday 17 October 2025
Half Day City 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 visit Cape Town Castle, which was built between 1666 and 1679 and is the oldest colonial building in South Africa. Originally built to house the colonial administrators and enforcers of Dutch East India Company rule, the Castle today is the home of the military in the Cape and hosts various fascinating museum collections. It is a heritage site with an authentically restored 17th century forge and is a unique example of classic Dutch architecture from that period. 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.
(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, breath-taking views and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way. The tour takes you along the Atlantic Seaboard 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.
Duration: 08:30 – 16:00 (subject to change) Minimum of 25 Guests (if minimum is not met, pricing is subject to change)
You can also opt to participate in one of todays trail races 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)
Sunday 19 October 2025
Race Day & Celebrations!
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon race day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line only an easy 10 minute walk away. Our representatives will take escorted trips at key times and will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance.
Following the race you will have time to clean up and recharge before joining us at a nearby post-race celebration.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Monday 20 October 2025
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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Packages & Rates
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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.
STANDARD Marathon Tours & Travel Cape Town Marathon Package includes the following:
- 4 nights’ accommodation at the 3*+ Protea Breakwater Lodge (a Marriott hotel) or similar, situated in the V&A Waterfront, easy walking distance to all race activities, checking in on Thursday 16th October 2025, checking out Monday 20th October 2025
- Breakfast daily, except on arrival day
- 1% Tourism levy & 15% VAT
- Meet & greet
- 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Ticket
- Welcome reception & race briefing
- Shake-out run
- Pre-race dinner
- Escorted walk to race start
- Post-race celebration drinks
- Guidance and support from the Marathon Tours & Travel team in Cape Town
- 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
- Race entries, all race distances
DELUXE Marathon Tours & Travel Cape Town Marathon Package includes:
- Stay at 5* Radisson Collection Waterfront Cape Town for 4 or 5 nights, situated in the V&A Waterfront, 10 minutes walk to all race activities
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- 1% Tourism Levy & 15% VAT
- Full Day Cape Winelands Tour. Please note: this only applies to the 5 nights package
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Race briefing
- Half day sightseeing tour and stop at the expo
- Pre-race dinner
- Escorted walk to race start
- Post-race celebration dinner
- Guidance and support from the Marathon Tours & Travel team in Cape Town
- Tour guide gratuities
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Optional extras bookable online at additional cost
- Extra nights, include room, tourism levy and breakfast only
- Race entries, all race distances
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.
All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Cape Town Marathon Package Options Double Occupancy Single Occupancy STANDARD Protea Breakwater Lodge (or similar) 4 nights from 16th October - Standard Room £ 659 £ 969 DELUXE Radisson Collection 4 nights from 16th October - Superior room £ 1019 £ 1565 DELUXE Radisson Collection 4 nights from 16th October - Junior Suite (Ocean View) room £ 1215 £ 1961 DELUXE Radisson Collection 5 nights from 15th October - Superior room £ 1309 £ 1995 DELUXE Radisson Collection 5 nights from 15th October - Junior Suite (Ocean View) room £ 1555 £ 2485 Optional ExtrasAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Guaranteed Marathon Entry £ 130 Guaranteed 10KM Peace Run Entry £ 39 Guaranteed 5KM Peace Run Entry £ 25 Guaranteed 46K Trail Run Entry £ 105 Guaranteed 22K Trail Run Entry £ 95 Guaranteed 11K Trail Entry £ 25 Full Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour - 18 October (can be added to Deluxe package) £ 135
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Hotels
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Cape Town, South AfricaProtea Breakwater Lodge (a Marriott hotel)
While considered a 3-star, many guests praise its excellent location and value for the price. Experience the charm of South Africa at Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge. Set in a historic 19th-century building, the family-friendly hotel offers a prime location with views of the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. Enjoy spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, room service, and mini-fridges.
Check-in from 15:00 and check out before 11:00
Room Types
Single rooms sleep 1 adult. Room has 1 large bed.Double rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 1 large bed.
Twin rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 2 Single beds.
Families please contact [email protected] for a quote and availability
Cape Town, South AfricaRadisson Collection Waterfront HotelGuests wake up to the sound of gentle waves breaking in the background at the Radisson Collection Waterfront Hotel. This exceptional hotel, situated on the waters edge offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and the Atlantic Ocean. Upgraded in 2024 you can be assured of a comfortable stay in tranquil surroundings and experience top service.
The hotel is located 10 minutes walk from the DHL stadium (start and finish line of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon!)
Check-in from 15:00 and check out before 11:00
Collection Superior – these modern rooms feature a private bathroom, comfortable bed(s) with cotton linens, a work desk, an in-room safe, coffee/tea station, hairdryer, minibar and bathrobe/slippers.
Junior Suite (Ocean View) – these rooms feature separate sleeping and living areas. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from you private balcony with the added benefit of the facilities and amenities available in all rooms. A sleeper couch is available and adequate for 2 chidren under the age of 12 to share or 1 child under the age of 17. Families please contact [email protected] for a quote.
Single rooms sleep 1 adult. Room has 1 king size bed.
Double rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 1 king size bed.
Twin rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 2 Single beds.
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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: Saturday 18 October (all races except marathon) / Sunday 19 October 2025 (Marathon)
Start Times (Saturday)
43-46km Cape Town Trail Marathon — 06:00am
22km Cape Town Trail Run — 06:45am & 06:47am
11km Cape Town Trail Run — Two batches starting at 07:30am
10km Peace Run — First start time 07:00am; batches will leave every 5 mins
5km Peace Run — First start time 08:05am; batches will go every 5 minsStart Times (Sunday)
42.2km Marathon — Various 06:00am
Elite wheelchairs — 06:10am
Elite field 06:15am — Batches will then go every 2 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:
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 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
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. 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. 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. For more information, click here.
Guaranteed Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 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.
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.
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 (AGWC) 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 held in conjunction with the TCS New York City Marathon on November 2, 2025. To book the Official AGWC Package, go here. For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship click here.
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