The marathon passes some of Cape Town’s famous landmarks. It’s ideal for those who want to run a fast time and for marathon first-timers. The 10-K commemorates the United Nation’s International Day of Peace. The 5-K follows a flat route through the Green Point Urban Park and Biodiversity Garden.
Rewards include prize money, goodie bags, giveaways and medals.
Pre-entries for the 42.2-K, on capetownmarathon.com, close on 13 August, or when the maximum number of entries (10 000) has been reached. There will be no late entries. Pre-entries for the 5-K close on 20 August, but you can also enter at the Expo.