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| record = Men's: '''2:09:58''' (2022)<br>{{flagicon|RSA}} [[Stephen Mokoka]]<br>Women's: '''2:24:02''' (2022)<br>{{flagicon|ETH}} [[[https://worldathletics.org/athletes/ethiopia/meseret-dinke-14878325 Meseret Dinke Meleka<nowiki>]</nowiki>]]
| record = Men's: '''2:08:31''' (2018)<br>{{flagicon|RSA}} [[Stephen Mokoka]]<br>Women's: '''2:25:44''' (2021)<br>{{flagicon|KEN}} [[Lydia Simiyu]]
| participants = 15,069 most finishers (2022)<br/> total finishers 81,369 (from 2012-2022)
| participants = 6,008 finishers (2021)<br/>9,574 (2019)
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.capetownmarathon.com/|Cape Town Marathon}}
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The '''[[Sanlam]] Cape Town Marathon''' is a City Marathon (42.2&nbsp;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, Cape Town|Green Point]], near the [[Cape Town Stadium]].
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is an esteemed road marathon stretching over 42.2 km, against the captivating backdrop of Cape Town, South Africa. This spectacular event was initially established in its current format in 2007.


The Cape Town Marathon is also the host of the South African marathon championships. The marathon is categorized as a [[IAAF Road Race Label Events|Gold Label Road Race]] by [[World Athletics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/competition/calendar/marathon-and-road-races|title=Events Calendar &#124; World Athletics}}</ref>
Participants can choose from a range of distances, including the full marathon, a 10K race, and a 5K race, as well as three trail runs: 11km, 22km, and the 46km trail challenge designed by world-renowned trail runner Ryan Sandes.


== History ==
The marathon itself unfolds along a fast and flat course, offering participants an opportunity to showcase their speed and endurance. The journey commences and culminates in the vibrant locality of Green Point and the Cape Town Stadium. This setting provides an idyllic starting point and a triumphant finish line for runners, elevating their experience to new heights.


=== First iteration ===


In 1994, the first iteration of the Cape Town Marathon was organised by Celtic Harriers running club. It started and finished in [[Pinelands, Cape Town|Pinelands]].
== Abbott World Marathon Major Nomine ==


In 1996, the Cape Town Marathon was won by [[Josia Thugwane]], who went on to win the men's Olympic Marathon at the [[1996 Summer Olympics]] in Atlanta, Georgia.
As of 2021, the Cape Town Marathon has been nominated as a runner-up for the prestigious status of an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AWMM). This recognition is a testament to the event's exceptional organisation, challenging course, and growing global reputation. The AWMM is an exclusive group of six of the world's most renowned marathons, including the Boston Marathon, the London Marathon, the Berlin Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, the Tokyo Marathon, and the New York City Marathon. Should the Cape Town Marathon be selected as an AWMM candidate, it would be the first major marathon in Africa.


=== Second iteration ===
The race organisers of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon are committed to the objective of showcasing Cape Town, the African continent, its esteemed marathon champions, and its richly diverse cultures on a global platform. They extend an invitation to all individuals to participate and join in on the race towards an Abbott World Marathon Majors Race status.


In 2005 and 2006, a separately organised marathon was also held in Cape Town.

=== Current era ===

The first Cape Town Marathon (in its current format) was run in September 2007. From 2007 to 2013 the race was organized by Western Province Athletics, under a corporate sponsorship agreement with the national federation, [[Athletics South Africa]]. From 2014 its name changed to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, and it is being run under a joint partnership between Western Province Athletics, the City of Cape Town and Asem Running. <!-- Brand Ambassadors include Francois Pienaar and Elana Meyer. -- does not appear to be encyclopedic content, as explained in wp:noteverything -->

The 2013 men's winner [[Lindikhaya Mthangayi]] (2:17:02) was stripped of his title in 2014 due to a failed doping test for the steroid [[methandienone]].{{r|2013.doping}} The original runner-up [[Paul Manawa]] was elevated to first place as a result.<ref name="2013.doping">Hauman, Riël (2014-05-27). [https://web.archive.org/web/20140804002836/http://running.competitor.com/2014/05/news/cape-town-marathon-winner-dqd-doping_103960 Cape Town Marathon Winner DQ’d For Doping]. Competitor. Retrieved on 2015-09-21.</ref>

In 2014, 2015 and 2016 it was accredited with [[IAAF Silver Label]] status.<ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-label-road-races/calendar/2015 Calendar]. IAAF. Retrieved on 2015-03-23.</ref> In 2017 it was the first African Marathon to achieve IAAF Gold Label Status, which it continues to achieve.

In 2018, [[Stephen Mokoka]] of South Africa set the men's course record at 2:08:31.

In 2019, [[Celestine Chepchirchir]] of Kenya set the women's course record at 2:26:44.

The 2020 in-person edition of the race was cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic|coronavirus]] [[COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa|pandemic]], with all registrants given the option of obtaining a full refund.<ref name="2020.cancellation">{{Cite web|url=https://www.capetownmarathon.com/news/sanlam-cape-town-marathon-cancelled-virtual-race-to-go-ahead-as-planned/|title = Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 17 October 2021 - Enter online| date=20 February 2021 }}</ref>

== Other races ==

In addition to the marathon, the event includes the Sanlam Cape Town 10&nbsp;km PEACE RUN / Walk, the Sanlam Cape Town Peace Trail Runs (12&nbsp;km & 22&nbsp;km) and the Sanlam Cape Town 5&nbsp;km PEACE RUN / Walk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.capetownmarathon.com/about-us/history-of-the-marathon/|title = Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 17 October 2021 - Enter online| date=20 February 2021 }}</ref>


== Environmental impact ==
== Environmental impact ==
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== Sponsorship ==
== Sponsorship ==


The Cape Town Marathon's first-tier sponsor includes Sanlam and their wellness partner, Virgin Active.
The marathon is sponsored by Sanlam and City of Cape Town.

adidas is The Cape Town Marathon's technical sponsor.

Woolworths Food sponsors food, with Castle Lite and Vida e Caffe as beverage sponsors.


== Winners ==
== Winners ==

Revision as of 10:02, 13 June 2023

Cape Town Marathon
LocationCape Town, South Africa
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon
Primary sponsorSanlam
Established2007; 17 years ago (2007)
Course recordsMen's: 2:08:31 (2018)
South Africa Stephen Mokoka
Women's: 2:25:44 (2021)
Kenya Lydia Simiyu
Official siteCape Town Marathon
Participants6,008 finishers (2021)
9,574 (2019)

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.[1]

History

First iteration

In 1994, the first iteration of the Cape Town Marathon was organised by Celtic Harriers running club. It started and finished in Pinelands.

In 1996, the Cape Town Marathon was won by Josia Thugwane, who went on to win the men's Olympic Marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Second iteration

In 2005 and 2006, a separately organised marathon was also held in Cape Town.

Current era

The first Cape Town Marathon (in its current format) was run in September 2007. From 2007 to 2013 the race was organized by Western Province Athletics, under a corporate sponsorship agreement with the national federation, Athletics South Africa. From 2014 its name changed to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, and it is being run under a joint partnership between Western Province Athletics, the City of Cape Town and Asem Running.

The 2013 men's winner Lindikhaya Mthangayi (2:17:02) was stripped of his title in 2014 due to a failed doping test for the steroid methandienone.[2] The original runner-up Paul Manawa was elevated to first place as a result.[2]

In 2014, 2015 and 2016 it was accredited with IAAF Silver Label status.[3] In 2017 it was the first African Marathon to achieve IAAF Gold Label Status, which it continues to achieve.

In 2018, Stephen Mokoka of South Africa set the men's course record at 2:08:31.

In 2019, Celestine Chepchirchir of Kenya set the women's course record at 2:26:44.

The 2020 in-person edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with all registrants given the option of obtaining a full refund.[4]

Other races

In addition to the marathon, the event includes the Sanlam Cape Town 10 km PEACE RUN / Walk, the Sanlam Cape Town Peace Trail Runs (12 km & 22 km) and the Sanlam Cape Town 5 km PEACE RUN / Walk.[5]

Environmental impact

The marathon is accredited as a Climate Neutral event and achieved zero waste to landfill.

Sponsorship

The marathon is sponsored by Sanlam and City of Cape Town.

Winners

Key:   Course record

Ed. Year Men's winner Time[a] Women's winner Time[a] Rf.
1 2007  Mluleki Nobanda (RSA) 2:14:46  Samukeliso Moyo (ZIM) 2:41:30
2 2008  Motlokoa Nkhabutlane (LES) 2:14:16  Samukeliso Moyo (ZIM) 2:42:12 [6]
3 2009  George Mofokeng (RSA) 2:14:20  Sharon Tavengwa (ZIM) 2:47:08
4 2010  Gert Thys (RSA) 2:22:12  Nomvuyisi Seti (RSA) 2:57:12
5 2011  Amos Maiyo (KEN) 2:14:55  Chiyedza Chokore (ZIM) 2:46:31
6 2012  Gilbert Mutandiro (ZIM) 2:19:16  Alicen Manake (ZIM) 2:51:37
7 2013  Paul Manawa (KEN)[b] 2:17:51  Samukeliso Moyo (ZIM) 2:42:46
8 2014  Willy Kibor (KEN) 2:10:41  Meseret Mengistu (ETH) 2:30:56
9 2015  Shadrack Kemboi (KEN) 2:11:41  Isabella Ochichi (KEN) 2:30:20
10 2016  Asefa Mengstu (ETH) 2:08:41  Tish Jones (UK) 2:36:13
11 2017  Asefa Mengstu (ETH) 2:10:01  Betelhem Moges (ETH) 2:30:22
12 2018  Stephen Mokoka (RSA) 2:08:31  Helalia Johannes (NAM) 2:29:28
13 2019  Edwin Koech (KEN) 2:09:20  Celestine Chepchirchir (KEN) 2:26:44
2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic [4]
14 2021  Stephen Mokoka (RSA) 2:10:01  Lydia Simiyu (KEN) 2:25:44

Multiple wins

By country

Country Total Men's Women's
 Kenya 8 5 3
 Zimbabwe 7 1 6
 South Africa 6 5 1
 Ethiopia 4 2 2
 Lesotho 1 1 0
 United Kingdom 1 0 1
 Namibia 1 0 1

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b h:m:s
  2. ^ Manawa had initially placed second, but the first place runner later tested positive for an anabolic steroid in 2014, annulling his win and promoting Manawa to first place.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Events Calendar | World Athletics".
  2. ^ a b c Hauman, Riël (2014-05-27). Cape Town Marathon Winner DQ’d For Doping. Competitor. Retrieved on 2015-09-21.
  3. ^ Calendar. IAAF. Retrieved on 2015-03-23.
  4. ^ a b "Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 17 October 2021 - Enter online". 20 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - 17 October 2021 - Enter online". 20 February 2021.
  6. ^ Nedbank City of Cape Town marathon is a runaway success Archived 2 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine. City of Cape Town (2009-09-22). Retrieved on 2015-09-21.
List of winners
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