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Cape Town Marathon cancelled: more than 24 000 runners from around the world were left stunned on Sunday when the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was cancelled just hours before its start due to severe overnight winds.

Hout Bay Harriers, running club has commiserated with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon organisers, who made the tough decision to cancel the 42km event on Sunday, October 19.

Fouzia van der Fort

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Cape Town Marathon cancellation: Tough decisions prioritising runner and spectator safety