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The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has been officially announced as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate Event, with the goal of becoming the eighth Abbott World Marathon Major in 2026. We’re so excited to have secured a handful of charity places available. You could join the party while raising vital funds for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
The Cape Town Marathon promises to be an experience like no other, taking in the city’s vibrant culture and atmosphere. With the Table Mountain in full view and its oceanside route, it’s no wonder that the Cape Town Marathon is known as one of the world’s most beautiful marathons.
Register your interest
Please complete our Cape Town Marathon form to register your interest in joining Team Breakthrough T1D. We will then begin allocating our places following the Abbott World Marathon Majors announcement in November.
The Cape Town Marathon organisers hold a general entry ballot for those wishing to take part. This will be open from 6 to 25 November 2025. For more information, head over to the Cape Town Marathon website.
If you’re successful in getting a place in the general ballot and would like to support Breakthrough T1D, please complete our own place form.
Whether you have a charity place or a ballot place, join Team Breakthrough T1D and you will receive the following:
*Running tops will be sent out 2-3 months before the event to all runners who have raised £100 or more for Breakthrough T1D UK.
If you have any questions, our friendly Events team are always on hand to help. Email us at events@breakthrought1d.org.uk – we’d love to hear from you!
Join the Cape Town party while raising vital funds for T1D research.
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