30KM : DARLING STREET , DISTRICT SIX
The 450m stretch along Darling between Canterbury and Plein takes runners past the Cape Peninsula University of Technology , the Castle of Good Hope and the iconic City Hall where Nelson Mandela delivered his first speech as a free man in 1990 . This is bound to be a hive of activity with awesome photo opportunities as participants run past Madiba ’ s statue on the City Hall balcony .
31KM - 34KM : PLEIN / ST JOHNS / HATFIELD ; ORANGE STREET & LONG STREET
These streets are easily accessible on foot by surrounding residents , and offer ample opportunities to motivate your favourite runners as they tackle the climb up to Orange Street . Bustling Long Street will be the hub of all the action though . Home to the adidas cheer zone , this point of the race is likely where many runners will hit the wall , and therefore the perfect place to encourage them as they tackle the last 10km to the finish . There are many coffee shops and restaurants along this stretch , and the majority of athletes pass here between 8am and 12pm . So sit back , order a drink , and get your cheer on .
35KM : GREEN POINT MAIN ROAD
With the KFM cheer zone situated at the 35.4km mark , runners can practically taste the finish before they are diverted back towards Sea Point for their final loop . From Giovannis to Jason ’ s and beyond - there are many brunch and lunch options available as you watch the runners do all the hard work . The road may be flat , but this flatness makes it unrelenting with no chance to rest those legs . Shout , cheer , encourage , give high fives … just don ’ t tell them the finish is around the corner !
40KM : BEACH ROAD / ST JOHN ’ S ROAD , SEA POINT
The last few kms are always the hardest , and at this point most runners JUST . WANT . TO . FINISH . Project some of your positive vibes and energy their way as runners hit the final hydration station on the route , hosted by Sanlam , before they run / walk / limp to the finish . They ’ re almost done , and you can boost their spirits to get them to the end .
42KM : HELEN SUZMAN DRIVE , GREEN POINT
There will be public seating on the finish line , available on a first come , first served basis . This is a great place to watch the drama unfold in the elite races early in the morning , and also a fantastic vantage point to follow the rest of the race .
Time It Well
Early birds are also encouraged to watch the Elite Wheelchair Division in action , and see some of the world ’ s best vie for gold .
Elite Wheelchair Race Starts : 06h00 Elite Race Starts : 06h15 Open Field Starts At 2-Minute Intervals Between : 06h17 and 07h10
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