Participation to increase in Sanlam marathon
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon takes place on September 15.
Organisers of Africa’s only IAAF Gold Label-status multi-award-winning city marathon aim to increase international participation by at least 15 per cent this year. Over 80 countries participated in last year’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
“In 2014, when we relaunched the revamped marathon, our timing couldn’t have been better,” said race director Janet Welham, “It coincided with The New York Times announcing Cape Town as the number-one spot on its ‘52 Places to Go’ list. That announcement triggered massive interest from around the world in Cape Town’s exotic appeal.”
The marathon is taking place on September 15. The classic 42.2km city marathon is the highlight of a weekend-long running festival that begins the day before with two Peace Trail Runs, 22km and 12km, and a 5km peace run. Shortly before Sunday’s marathon, a 10km peace run takes place. Entries are now open for the marathon.
To enter, go to www.capetownmarathon.com
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