Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026 Ballot
24 May 2026 SAST (+02:00)
Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Details
Enter now for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon ballot. This ballot is specifically for the Marathon (distance).
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate. Entering its final year of candidacy in 2026, this global city, fast-paced marathon is suited to a range of running enthusiasts from elite athletes to social runners.
The weekend extends past the road marathon, and we’re proud to offer inclusive events for all including the 10km and 5km Peace road runs as well as three incredible Table Mountain trail runs - 43km, 22km, and 11km.
Join us as we run towards Africa's first Major.
Information
Participants must be 18 years or older by the event date (24 May 2026).
- Ballot entry is for the Marathon (distance) only.
- A non-refundable R5 transaction fee will be charged when you submit your ballot application and would be donated to a Cape Town Marathon linked charity.
- Once the ballot closes, you’ll receive an email on 26 November 2025 confirming the outcome of your application.
- By entering the ballot, it does not guarantee you an entry and the allocation of ballot entries is subject to availability.
- The ballot allocation is completely random, giving all applicants an equal chance.
- If your application is successful, the remaining balance of your race fee will be automatically deducted from your bank card on 26 November 2025. Please make sure there are sufficient funds available on that date.
- If the first payment attempt fails, we’ll try once more. If both attempts are unsuccessful, your ballot application will be forfeited. Please ensure your bank card details are correct.
Organiser
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Information
Participants must be 18 years or older by the event date (24 May 2026).
- Ballot entry is for the Marathon (distance) only.
- A non-refundable R5 transaction fee will be charged when you submit your ballot application and would be donated to a Cape Town Marathon linked charity.
- Once the ballot closes, you’ll receive an email on 26 November 2025 confirming the outcome of your application.
- By entering the ballot, it does not guarantee you an entry and the allocation of ballot entries is subject to availability.
- The ballot allocation is completely random, giving all applicants an equal chance.
- If your application is successful, the remaining balance of your race fee will be automatically deducted from your bank card on 26 November 2025. Please make sure there are sufficient funds available on that date.
- If the first payment attempt fails, we’ll try once more. If both attempts are unsuccessful, your ballot application will be forfeited. Please ensure your bank card details are correct.
Organiser
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Info
Enter now for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon ballot. This ballot is specifically for the Marathon (distance).
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate. Entering its final year of candidacy in 2026, this global city, fast-paced marathon is suited to a range of running enthusiasts from elite athletes to social runners.
The weekend extends past the road marathon, and we’re proud to offer inclusive events for all including the 10km and 5km Peace road runs as well as three incredible Table Mountain trail runs - 43km, 22km, and 11km.
Join us as we run towards Africa's first Major.