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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
16 - 20 October 2025 (marathon day 19 Oct)
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is now an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate, and will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 06h00 at the Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, Western Cape. Distances available include 43km trail, 22km trail, marathon, 10km and 5km.
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ITINERARY
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025
Welcome to Cape Town! Make your way from the airport to the hotel and check in. Usually, hotel rooms are ready after 3:00pm, if you arrive earlier you can leave your luggage at the hotel. Protea Breakwater Lodge (a Marriott hotel) is situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, easy walking distance to all race activities and surrounded by top quality restaurants and entertainment.
Between 10:00-3:00pm a representative will be waiting in the lobby to greet you and answer any questions you might have.
FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER 2025
This morning after breakfast we take you the short distance on foot to the Sanlam Cape Town marathon Expo. Pick up your bib and explore the stalls before making your own way back to the hotel at your leisure.
This evening join our welcome reception and enjoy drinks and substantial snacks with runners from all over the world. You will receive support and vital information from our team to make the most of your Cape Town Marathon experience and stay in South Africa’s Mother City.
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2025
This morning after breakfast you are welcome to join for a light shake-out run along the harbour and Sea Point Promenade. This will be at an easy pace and is a chance to loosen your legs. It will be no longer than 5km (approx. 3 miles).
Enjoy the rest of the day your leisure. Consider using your complimentary Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus ticket to explore the city and surrounding areas.
This evening we will enjoy a pre-race dinner.
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2025
Race day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. Our representatives will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance.
After the race, recharge in the finish village, International tent. Meet up here to find your family and friends or meet them back the hotel, only 10 minutes walk away.
This evening we'll meet up for post race celebrations, saying cheers to all of our runners on an amazing accomplishment!
MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2025
Unless you have booked extra nights with us then today is the day you check out of your room and we say thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but instead, we’ll see you next time.
Our Packages Include
- 4 nights' accommodation at the Protea Breakwater Lodge (a Marriott hotel) situated in the V&A Waterfront, easy walking distance to all race activities, checking in on Thursday 16th October 2025, checking out Monday 20th October 2025 - additional nights subject to availability at time of booking
- Breakfast daily
- English speaking onsite host
- Meet & greet
- 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Ticket
- Welcome Reception
- Shake-out run
- Pre-race dinner
- Race day support
- Post-race celebration
- Special rate for marathon entry (additional cost)
- Discounted rates on additional nights (additional cost)
- Discounted rates on local attractions and sightseeing (additional cost)
- Discounted on-site massage or compression boots treatments (additional cost)
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