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Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town · May 24, 2026
A Majors candidate race, also hosting the 2026 World Age Group Championships. The majestic Table Mountain and the deep-blue Atlantic coastline create Africa's most spectacular marathon course, hailed as "Africa's most beautiful city marathon."
Date
May 24, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~200m elevation gain
Field Size
10,000 runners
Course
Table Mountain backdrop, along the Atlantic coastline, passing V&A Waterfront
Tips
- •May is early autumn in Cape Town, cool temps around 15°C
- •Post-race: Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach penguins, Stellenbosch wine region
- •Adapt to coastal winds and use sunscreen throughout the trip
- •Recommended stays: Sea Point or V&A Waterfront areas
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