The Early Years
2009Established in 2009, the Cape Town Half Marathon is now 17 years old. From its first edition in Cape Town, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in South Africa.
Obtenez votre plan d'entraînement
Gratuit, personnalisé pour cette course
Parcours et dénivelé
Starting at the V&A Waterfront, the course traverses the scenic Atlantic Seaboard coastline, passing through Signal Hill and along the clifftop paths with spectacular ocean views. The route includes rolling hills with challenging climbs through the Sea Point and Camps Bay areas before descending toward the finish at Mouille Point lighthouse, offering one of the world's most visually stunning half-marathon experiences.
Surface: road Profil: Ondulé
Météo
Température 20°C
Humidité 65%
Risque de pluie 15%
Spring weather with mild temperatures and predominantly clear skies. Light Atlantic breezes provide relief during the coastal run, though wind can occasionally be gusty around clifftop sections.
Guides associés
The Race
Cape Town
Histoires & Légendes
The Course Record
2019The fastest time ever recorded at the Cape Town Half Marathon is 01:00:31, set by Evans Cheruiyot in 2019. Every year, new contenders line up hoping to challenge that mark on the streets of Cape Town.
Running Through a Postcard
The Cape Town Half Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Cape Town and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Africa.
🏅 Create Your Cape Town Half Marathon Diploma
Finished this race? Get a free certificate with celebrity comparisons & race day weather
Record du parcours
01:00:31
Evans Cheruiyot (2019)
Inscription
Ouverture des inscriptions mai
Clôture des inscriptions septembre
Frais d'inscription R380-R480
S'inscrire maintenant
Site officiel →
Anecdotes
- ▸ The Cape Town Half Marathon is one of Africa's fastest growing half-marathons, with participants from over 45 countries
- ▸ The course features the iconic Mouille Point lighthouse as its finish line, one of the most photographed finishes in world running
- ▸ September racing coincides with spring whale season, with sightings common from the clifftop sections of the course
- ▸ The event raises significant funds for local Cape Town charities supporting education and community development
Comparer avec des courses similaires
Are you the race organizer?
Free · Get featured on our homepage · Edit your race details
Alertes pour Cape Town Half Marathon
Ouvertures d'inscription, changements de date, alertes complet.