2026 operating status

Know what is final.

Confirmed for 2026

Race date

42.2 km on 23 May 2027. The FAQ also lists Peace and Trail events on 22 May 2027.

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Confirmed for 2026

Starts

Stadium start on Fritz Sonnenberg Road. Beach Road start at Mouille Point. Seeding decides which one.

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Confirmed for 2026

Finish

Vlei Road for all events.

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Previous-edition reference

Spectator marks

Green Point Main Road and the Sea Point loop are described in the 2026 spectator guide.

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Cape Town Marathon · May 2027

Getting to the race

Know which start is on your bib before you pick a bed.

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  1. 01Two starts

Two starts

Stadium start: Fritz Sonnenberg Road. Beach Road start: Mouille Point. The FAQ says seeding tells you which one.

Start times for 2027 will be communicated closer to race day. Do not reuse a 2026 clock.

Where to stay

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The overview board ranks all 3 authored bases by runner, spectator, or family role. The hotel guide adds named properties, room checks, and live marathon-weekend inventory without repeating the travel guide here.

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Edition status

The 2027 FAQ names the Stadium start on Fritz Sonnenberg Road, the Beach Road start at Mouille Point, and a Vlei Road finish for 23 May 2027. Start times are explicitly not published yet. Spectator kilometre marks below are from the organizer's 2026 spectator guide, not a 2027 reissue.