Cape Town Marathon

Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major, run in May beneath Table Mountain. The course loops through the city bowl and along the Atlantic seaboard, with the mountain as the constant backdrop.

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Where it runs

Cape Town Marathon course map: the route through Cape Town, with the start and the finish marked.
Cape Town Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major, run in May beneath Table Mountain. The course loops through the city bowl and along the Atlantic seaboard, with the mountain as the constant backdrop.

Next edition
23 May 2027
Elevation gain
265 m
Profile
Hilly
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026