21.0975 km
Distance
380 m
Elevation Gain
2:05:00
Average Finish Time
8,500
Total Finishers
2009
Established
Rolling
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Course & Elevation
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.
🌤️ Weather
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.
🏆 Course Record
01:00:31
Evans Cheruiyot (2019)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ 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
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