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Cape Town Marathon

Marathon du Cap

Green Point, Le Cap, Afrique du Sud

The Cape Town road marathon finishes on Vlei Road. The organiser lists two start areas depending on the assigned wave; check your allocation and the guide for your edition. The linked PDF guide covers 2026.

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42.4kmDistance
+495mElevation
496mD−

Metrics from the available track

Romaine · CC0 1.0

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Enriched elevation profile. Elevation derived from Copernicus DEM GLO-30

Table Mountain seen from the Waterfront in Cape Town.
Photo:RomaineCC0 1.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the Marathon du Cap route

The Marathon du Cap page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Green Point, Le Cap, Afrique du Sud to Vlei Road, Le Cap, Afrique du Sud, with 42.4 km and an unpublished ascent on the page.

Listed organiser: Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.

Start / area
Green Point, Le Cap, Afrique du Sud
Finish
Vlei Road, Le Cap, Afrique du Sud
Distance
42.4 km

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 42.4 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 495 m ascent calculated with Copernicus DEM GLO-30.

Distance follows the GPX geometry; ascent uses elevations derived from Copernicus DEM GLO-30. These calculations remain separate from the organiser's figures.

  • Source-page value: 42.2 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 42.4 km.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 4 · sources with a recorded review date: 5. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 6 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Marathon du Cap GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Race-day instructions

  • The organiser’s FAQ describes about 15 aid stations, roughly 3 km apart. Confirm their locations, contents and opening times for your edition.

Checks before the start

  • Read the official rules for your edition.
  • Check registration and bib collection.
  • Plan transport to the start and from the finish.
  • Check the schedule, cutoffs and start-area access.
  • Locate aid stations and plan your fueling.
  • Compare this reference track with the organiser’s course.

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The GPX is an unofficial reconstructed reference and may differ from your edition.
  • Check aid-station locations, supplies and schedules with the organiser.
  • Course data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0.

Check the information

Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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