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All articlesMost Successful Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Sets Scene for Majors Status
The combination of awesome weather, incredible vibe, stunning scenery and record-breaking times make the 2026 edition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon the most successful yet. This bodes well for the event, which is nearing the completion of phase 2 of the candidacy process to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) event. The race, which is already considered Africa’s premier marathon, will then bring Africa its first Major.
Eliud Kipchoge’s Arrival for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Kicks Off Glittering Race Week
There was great excitement at the Cape Town International Airport today as Kenyan running superstar Eliud Kipchoge arrived in the Mother City for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The race, which takes place on Sunday 24 May, has rapidly established itself as Africa’s premier marathon, and is currently a candidate for Abbott World Marathon Majors status
Excitement Building as Comrades Marathon celebrates 60 Days to Race Day
With just two months to go until the 2026 edition of the Comrades Marathon on the 14th of June, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) can announce that preparations for the 99th edition of the race are moving forward smoothly, with a healthy blend of tradition and innovation. While the runners preparing for the approximately 87km ultra-marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg are putting in their final big month of training mileage (and some are running their qualifying marathon before the qualifying cut-off on 4 May), the CMA and its Race Organising Committee (ROC) are hard at work with the planning and logistical preparation that goes into this iconic event.