Here are our top picks to show your support on Race Day .
THE START
While Granger Bay Boulevard will be closed to pedestrians , there will be an opportunity for locals to view all the start line action from the vicinity of Main Road and Buitengracht Street before runners take the N1 / N2 outbound lane on the elevated freeway towards the N2 . This area will be heavily controlled and some access points may be blocked . Please only use this option if you live nearby and can walk , or if you drive in with family or friends that are running .
6KM : WOODSTOCK
The 2nd hydration point is located at Victoria Road / Fairview Avenue . Runners will still be fresh , and the last athletes should pass here around 8am .
12KM : C / O CLAREMONT BLVD & MILL , CLAREMONT
If your Sunday morning routine involves hitting the Virgin Active in Claremont , add to your workout by cheering on runners as they come past the 4th hydration point between 7am and 9am .
15KM : MICHAEL ’ S RESTAURANT & RONDEBOSCH PARK
Michael ’ s opens at 8am on Sunday - the perfect time to order a coffee and watch the marathon action from the sidewalk .
19KM - 20KM : RONDEBOSCH COMMON
The loop around the Common can seem neverending on Race Day , and runners need all the encouragement they can get as they approach the half-way mark .
25KM - 27KM : ALBERT ROAD / NEWMARKET STREET , SALT RIVER
This part of the route is straight and fast , but the mind games are starting to kick in and many marathoners start to question their life choices . We call on all the locals to cheer on these runners as they come through between 7am and 11am .
28.5KM : C / O CHAPEL & HANOVER , DISTRICT SIX
The marathon will go through the historic District Six for the first time , and the community couldn ’ t be more thrilled . Runners can look forward to some freshly made treats at the District Six community table , and they will appreciate your support as they pass . If you live in the area , take a walk down and contribute to the community spirit .
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