Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Last month was my 3rd participation at Cape Town Marathon and it certainly was my last. Clearly the organizers put commercial interest above the runner's (health) interest. Also after several attempts to receive comments from the race office after the race, so far no one bothered to follow up on my requests. There are plenty of better marathon alternatives in the Western Cape.

Well organised, expo two days prior to the race with lots of exhibitors. Route profile fairly flat and you get to see most of the beautiful sights of Cape Town. The support along the way was very good with aid stations providing everything form water, coke, power aid, slated snacks, energy gums and a whole lot more. Results are available immediately. Spectator support was excellent with local bands and local outfits worn,

Always well organised. I have run this event 7 times and it has been a different route every single time. It is a flat, city marathon, but the location gives incredible beauty. Definitely one of Africa's biggest marathons and growing every year.

There is a 10KM and a marathon for this event. Why not run the full marathon?

Awesome big city race. Flat course for fast run, PB possibility. Not as testing as the Two Oceans ultra, albeit minus some of the scenery, although the remaining scenery is quite spectacular (table mountain as a backdrop for a large part of the race). Easy race for a first marathon.