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TravelMarathons
The history of the Cape Town Marathon: from a 1994 club race to Africa's first Major
How the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon went from a small February club race in Pinelands in 1994 to the eighth Abbott World Marathon Major and the first ever held in Africa. A 30-year story of routes, records and a stubborn green streak.
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TravelMarathons
Cape Town Marathon becomes the 8th World Marathon Major, and Africa's first
On 10 June 2026 the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was confirmed as the eighth Abbott World Marathon Major, the first ever held on African soil. Here's what happened, the full list of majors, and the stamp we made to mark it.
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