Marathon

Cape Town Marathon

Kaapstad Maraton

Cape Town, South Africa October 42.195 km
Scenic Coastal Urban Beginner Friendly Community

Next Race

Oct 18, 2026

Course & Elevation

Starting and finishing in the city center, the course runs along the Atlantic Seaboard through Green Point, Sea Point, and Mouille Point with Table Mountain as a constant backdrop. Returns through the Bo-Kaap and CBD.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 120 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

📈 Elevation Profile

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120m total gain • Rolling profile

🗺️ Course Map

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Interactive course map coming soon

Cape Town, South Africa • 42.195km road

🌤️ Weather on Race Day

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18°C

Temperature

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65%

Humidity

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15%

Rain Chance

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South African spring — warm and mostly dry. Temperatures typically 14–22°C. Can be windy along the coast.

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