Marathon

Cape Town Marathon

Kaapstad Maraton

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

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Oct 18, 2026

Training Plan: Cape Town Marathon

Preparing for a marathon requires 16–20 weeks of structured training. This plan is specifically designed for the Cape Town Marathon's rolling course in Cape Town.

🎯 Training Considerations for This Race

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Racing in Cape Town

Arrive at least 2 days early to adjust. Cape Town is in the africa timezone — factor in jet lag if traveling far.

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16-Week Training Plan

Your week-by-week plan with daily workouts, long runs, speed sessions, and taper schedule is coming soon.

Tailored for: 42.195km • Rolling • 18°C avg temp

🎨 Illustrated training guides coming soon

Fun, stylized illustrations to accompany each training phase

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