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Cape Town Marathon 2027

From May 22 to 23, 2027

🇿🇦 Cape Town · South Africa

The events

Marathon 42.195 km

Elite athletes start: a pro podium will be published.

When to start training

For a marathon, the Cadevia Coach plans 18 weeks of training: ideal start on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no later than Monday, March 1, 2027.

Ideal start: Monday, January 18, 2027 (18 weeks)Latest start: Monday, March 1, 2027 (12 weeks)
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Frequently asked questions

When is Cape Town Marathon 2027?

Cape Town Marathon 2027 takes place from May 22 to 23, 2027, in Cape Town (South Africa). Date read on October 15, 2026 from its official source.

When should I start training for Cape Town Marathon?

For a marathon, allow 18 weeks of training (12 at the very least). For Saturday, May 22, 2027, the ideal start is Monday, January 18, 2027.

Where can I see the results?

The organiser publishes the results on its official results page.

Does Cadevia organise this race?

No. Cadevia is a training app: we read the dates from the official sources to help you choose and prepare your race. Entries are handled by the organiser.

Where

🇿🇦 Cape Town · South Africa

Same weekend

Road: around the same time

Where this comes from

Date and place read on October 15, 2026 from its official source.

Results: official results page.

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