The 2025 Cape Town Marathon has been cancelled at the last minute due to damage caused by high winds overnight. Please see the race website for more information.

Cape Town Marathon

Cape Town, South Africa • May 24, 2026

Race Day Weather

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67° high

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Mild start, strategic pacing required

Runners will face a temperature range from 54°F to 66°F, with humidity at 74%. Winds will shift from crosswinds to headwinds at key segments, notably a headwind around mile 18 during a climb. Runners should start conservatively and adjust their pace, particularly during the windier stretches, and ensure proper hydration throughout the race.

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The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a City Marathon (42.2 km) held in Cape Town, South Africa, first held in its current form in 2007. Available distances include the marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and two trail runs of length 22 km and 12 km. The marathon is held on a fast and flat course, starting and finishing in Green Point, near the Cape Town Stadium. The Cape Town Marathon is also the host of the South African marathon championships. The marathon is categorized as a Gold Label Road Race by World Athletics. Wikipedia

FAQ

When is the 2026 Cape Town Marathon?

The 2026 Cape Town Marathon will be held on Sunday May 24, 2026.

Is the Cape Town Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Cape Town Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

Historical Weather

Based on 17 years of data

Avg Temp

67°F

L:55° H:69°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

24%

4 of 17 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Cape Town Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	61°/77°	-	49°
2024 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	59°/68°	-	48°
2023 Cape Town Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2023	61°/79°	-	50°
2022 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	63°/69°	-	53°
2021 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2021	54°/61°	Light	46°
2020 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	55°/68°	-	52°
2019 Cape Town Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	55°/68°	-	49°
2018 Cape Town Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	54°/68°	-	46°
2017 Cape Town Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	52°/75°	-	49°
2016 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2016	48°/63°	-	51°
2015 Cape Town Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	55°/83°	-	47°
2014 Cape Town Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	57°/73°	-	48°
2013 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	48°/59°	-	41°
2012 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	50°/57°	Light	50°
2011 Cape Town Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2011	48°/82°	-	51°
2010 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2010	56°/61°	Light	50°
2009 Cape Town Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2009	54°/63°	Light	41°