The Cape Town Marathon was cancelled on Sunday morning, moments before the start, with organisers citing “safety reasons” despite clear weather and thousands of runners already gathered at the start line.
The Cape Town Marathon 2024 is set to take place on the weekend of 19-20 October, featuring a variety of races and road closures across the city.
Gerhard van Rensburg faces a temporary suspension from the Pretoria Marathon Club following allegations of assaulting a pro-Palestine protester during the Cape Town Marathon.
Cape Town Marathon runner Gerhard van Rensburg allegedly shoved Houston out of his way, causing her to fall and hit her head on the ground.
Expect thrilling races and potential record-breaking runs at the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. Discover the prize money for 10KM winners and essential road closures.
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