Cape Town Marathon Race Forecast
Cape Town, South Africa • May 23, 2027
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Cape Town Marathon cancelled, deemed unsafe due to wind

/The Cape Town Marathon, which has been aiming to be recognised as a Major Marathon next year, was cancelled at the 11th hour this year following gusts of wind damaging structures before the start gun could go off.

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October 20, 2025

Cape Town Marathon cancelled, deemed unsafe after wind damages structuresCape Town Marathon cancelled, deemed unsafe after wind damages structuresThe Cape Town Marathon, which has been aiming to be recognised as a Major Marathon next year, was cancelled at the 11th hour this year following gusts of wind damaging structures before the start gun could go off. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-10-19-cape-town-marathon-cancelled-deemed-unsafe-due-to-wind/

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