Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2025: Free Entry Application
23 May - 6 Jun SAST (+02:00)
Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Details
Make sure to read all the information, criteria, and terms and conditions before applying.
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is thrilled to announce that, for the third year running, we are giving free marathon entries for this year's event to those who cannot afford one.
We believe in the power of unity and inclusivity in our running communities and are empathetic to the unique financial situation of many runners in South Africa. By offering these free entries, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon aims to break down the barriers that may prevent dedicated athletes from participating in this incredible event.
If you genuinely cannot afford to enter this year's marathon and meet the application criteria, we welcome you to apply below.
Information
Free marathon entries are limited to South African residents only.
Only runners from households earning less than R8,000 per month are eligible.
Applicants must be 18 years or older by race day (19 October 2025).
Applicants who have already entered the 2025 marathon may not apply for a free entry.
Runners who received free entries in 2023 or 2024 but did not participate and did not notify the organisers in writing before race day, are ineligible to apply again.
If you did inform us in writing before the event, you may apply again, but send proof of this written communication to Race Office as part of your 2025 application.
To apply, you must consent to CPT Marathon (Pty) Ltd accessing your credit report, to help determine your eligibility based on affordability.
The free entry is valid only for the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (42.2km) and is non-transferable, non-substitutable, and cannot be changed to another distance or deferred to a future event.
Runners who are awarded a 2025 free entry and do not use it will also be ineligible for future free entries unless they inform the Race Office in writing before 19 October 2025.
All standard event Terms & Conditions apply.
Successful applicants will receive a promo code to redeem a 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (42.2km) entry.
Also included is a free event t-shirt and goodie bag.
Applications close Friday, 6 June 2025, at midnight.
Successful applicants will be notified on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, and will receive their unique promo code to redeem their free marathon entry.
Free entry promo codes must be redeemed by Friday, 4 July 2025.
We're here to help if you have any questions or need support - please reach out to Race Office.
Organiser
Information
Free marathon entries are limited to South African residents only.
Only runners from households earning less than R8,000 per month are eligible.
Applicants must be 18 years or older by race day (19 October 2025).
Applicants who have already entered the 2025 marathon may not apply for a free entry.
Runners who received free entries in 2023 or 2024 but did not participate and did not notify the organisers in writing before race day, are ineligible to apply again.
If you did inform us in writing before the event, you may apply again, but send proof of this written communication to Race Office as part of your 2025 application.
To apply, you must consent to CPT Marathon (Pty) Ltd accessing your credit report, to help determine your eligibility based on affordability.
The free entry is valid only for the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (42.2km) and is non-transferable, non-substitutable, and cannot be changed to another distance or deferred to a future event.
Runners who are awarded a 2025 free entry and do not use it will also be ineligible for future free entries unless they inform the Race Office in writing before 19 October 2025.
All standard event Terms & Conditions apply.
Successful applicants will receive a promo code to redeem a 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (42.2km) entry.
Also included is a free event t-shirt and goodie bag.
Applications close Friday, 6 June 2025, at midnight.
Successful applicants will be notified on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, and will receive their unique promo code to redeem their free marathon entry.
Free entry promo codes must be redeemed by Friday, 4 July 2025.
We're here to help if you have any questions or need support - please reach out to Race Office.
Organiser
Info
Make sure to read all the information, criteria, and terms and conditions before applying.
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is thrilled to announce that, for the third year running, we are giving free marathon entries for this year's event to those who cannot afford one.
We believe in the power of unity and inclusivity in our running communities and are empathetic to the unique financial situation of many runners in South Africa. By offering these free entries, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon aims to break down the barriers that may prevent dedicated athletes from participating in this incredible event.
If you genuinely cannot afford to enter this year's marathon and meet the application criteria, we welcome you to apply below.