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Contents

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FORWARD MESSAGES
Messages of welcome from the race , the City of Cape Town , and our title sponsor , Sanlam .
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ACE THE CAPE TOWN MARATHON
Do ’ s and don ’ ts for the final days before your race , plus pacing charts and a final pre-race checklist .
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WELCOME TO CAPE TOWN
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is proudly Africa ’ s “ must run ” iconic city marathon .
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GETTING THERE
All you need to know about parking , MyCiti shuttles and all the road closures on race day .
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MAJOR NEWS !
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has been announced as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate .
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CRESTING NEW SUMMITS
Read all about our new 46km Trail Marathon in collaboration with trail legend Ryan Sandes .
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MOTHER CITY MAGIC
Some of the world ’ s biggest names in marathon running will be looking for a big title and a big pay day .
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TOP TRAIL ATHLETES
These are the trail elites who will be taking on the new 46km Trail Marathon for the first time .
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Some interesting stats about your favourite race in Cape Town , from the number of cups to the oldest runner .
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46KM & 22KM TRAIL RUN
All the important race info , including trail markings , compulsory kit , cut-offs and route profiles .
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EVENT DIARY
The what and where … Everything you need to know to plan your movements in the week of the race .
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VIRTUAL PEACE RUN INFO
Challenge your friends or yourself to be part of something bigger by running the 5km , 10km or 21km Virtual Peace Run .
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EXPO & REGISTRATION
Important times and safety precautions for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Registration and Expo .
42.2KM MARATHON INFO
Starting batches , cut-off times , toilets , water points , coffee and all the other essential race info .
START & FINISH MAP
Know where to find everything at the race venue , including the tag bag station , toilets and coffee station .
42.2KM ROUTE MAP
Plan your racing strategy with our handy route map , including refreshment and medical points .
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I HAVE ENTERED , NOW WHAT ?
Follow these easy steps to use the Cape Town Marathon App and your family and friends can track your run in real-time .
MEDICAL ADVICE
Race day advice by our Race Doctor , Dr Darren Green of the Mediclinic , an official event medical partner along with ER24 .
GET YOUR CERTIFICATE
Here ’ s how to order and download your official Finisher ’ s Certificate after the race . Bragging rights guaranteed !
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FOLLOW THE ROUTE
Essential breakdown of the route by Coach Parry , with expert advice how best to tackle the race .
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RUNNING WITH HEART
Every entrant has the opportunity to Run For Something and use their participation to support a cause close to their heart .
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