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Date
18–19 Jul 2026
First start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · WPA
Cape Town Festival of Running
Organised by Hewat Athletics Club
Verified 1 Jun 2026 · Last updated 5 Jul 2026
Ultra
Half Marathon
5km
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Cape Town Festival of Running will take place Saturday, 18 July 2026 to Sunday, 19 July 2026 from 07:00, at Sea Point Promenade (Opposite SABC) in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 50km, 21km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
18 Jul 2026
2 races
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Junior | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| 50km Ultra Marathon | ZAR 360 | — | — | Road | 07:00 | 17:00 | |||||||||||||
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| 5x5km relay | ZAR 400 | ZAR 60 | ZAR 350 | Road | 12:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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Sunday
19 Jul 2026
1 race
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Junior | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 250 | ZAR 95 | — | Road | 07:30 | 11:00 | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Entries closed.
Entries via PeakTiming
- Note entry fee for the relay is per team, but the licence fee is per athlete (if applicable)
- 70+ receive a 50% discount on entry fee for the 21.1km
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
Substitutions window period: 22 June 2026 -29 June 2026. Substitution fee of R50
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to all finishers
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Parking
NO Vehicles are allowed on the lawns at any time! Use public parking spaces in the surrounding area
Refreshments
Refreshments available at the finish.
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
Substitutions window period: 22 June 2026 -29 June 2026. Substitution fee of R50
- Pre-race briefings:
- Saturday at 06h30 for the 50 km
- Saturday at 11h30 for the 5 x 5km Relay
- 50km is a Two Oceans & Comrades qualifier:
- Two Oceans Marathon: Sub 6:30
- Comrades Marathon: 6:09:59
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Sea Point Promenade (Opposite SABC)
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
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Training programs
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