Running in Cape Town, South Africa

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33 Running Routes in Cape Town

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Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. Cape Town is the country's second-largest city by population, after Johannesburg, and the largest city in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.

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Weather and seasonal running guidance

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Best monthsYear-round, based on local weather and race calendar.
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All seasonsVaries by cityAdjust pace, hydration, and timing based on current weather.

Surface mix: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.

Safety tip: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

Running events and festivals

Marathons and races

  • Two Oceans Marathon — 56K ultra, Half marathon, 10K, usually March or April.
  • Sanlam Cape Town Marathon — Marathon, 10K, usually October.

Full Cape Town race calendar

Route list

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
Art trackDragon14.5 km212 m212 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackMoon15.5 km6 m6 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackApple18.3 km13 m14 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackCat silhouette15.8 km12 m13 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackLightning bolt15.5 km15 m15 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBunny17.6 km12 m13 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBird16.9 km95 m97 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackTree15.3 km103 m102 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackMouse cursor16.6 km519 m519 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackStar19.5 km10 m10 mOpen mapRoute details-

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