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WELCOME MESSAGES
ALAN WINDE
Western Cape Premier
O
n behalf of the Western Cape
Government, I would like to
welcome all runners and their
support teams to Cape Town for the
annual Cape Town Marathon. As Africa’s
only IAAF gold status marathon, this is a major
event on the sporting calendar, attracting local and
international athletes, both elite and social, to our province.
We wish you strong legs and personal bests as you embark on this beautiful race,
but also encourage you to explore Cape Town and our province, and experience
the wonderful people, sights, rich heritage and hospitality on offer. We also look
forward to welcoming you back in the near future, as you explore more of the
events and tourism options that the Western Cape offers.
DAN PLATO
Executive Mayor: City of Cape Town
T
he Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
is approaching and we are
preparing to welcome thousands
of local and international runners for this
year’s race. The marathon brings together
a diverse group of people in the spirit of
sportsmanship and uniting them in their love of
running. As a caring city, we are pleased that the event gives back to those less
fortunate by raising funds for various charities. The marathon continues to grow
each year and as a leading festival and events destination, we are proud to support
and partner with it. We are positive that the organisers will have a successful event
and wish every participant good luck.
I look forward to seeing you at the finish line - I am sure it will be a memorable race.
IAN KIRK
Group Chief Executive of Sanlam
S
anlam is pleased to sponsor
an event that draws individuals
from across the world to Cape
Town. As headline sponsor we can look
back with a sense of pride and celebrate
the successes that the Sanlam Cape Town
Marathon has achieved in the past five years. To
date, it’s Africa’s only Gold Label status, a climate neutral marathon and an iconic
event that promotes doing good through sport. Our sponsorship of the Sanlam
Cape Town Marathon is aligned to this idea of making a positive difference in the
world, on our continent and in people’s lives’ – and reflects the similar values and
mission of Sanlam in making the world a better place for the next generation.
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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon | 14 th & 15 th September 2019
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon serves our communities – which has been a core
focus for Sanlam for more than a century. Everything we do, we do to build a continent
of Wealthsmiths™, and in so doing, help individuals, businesses and communities
prosper, now and tomorrow. We could not be more proud of this race for retaining its
well-earned IAAF Gold Label status that now has its focus on attaining the sought after
IAAF Platinum Label status. We have no doubt that going forward, it will cement its
prestigious position globally, placing Cape Town on the global stage.
We wish all the participants their personal best and success on race day.
Thank you for joining us. Africa is our home and the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon,
is our race. Welcome!