Cape Peninsula Marathon
Le Cap, South Africa
16 Feb, 2025 (Sun)
Running
21.1 km, 42.195 km
Part of series: 2025 AbbottWMM MTT Age Group World Championship
About the event
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon is an exceptional race that highlights the stunning landscapes and allure of the Western Cape, offering an unforgettable challenge to athletes. Renowned as one of the region's most scenic and longstanding marathons, it provides an unmatched experience of traversing South Africa's Cape Peninsula, appealing to both local and global competitors.
Race Route Highlights:
42.2KM Full Marathon: Kicking off at Green Point, this rapid and level course stretches along the entire length of the Cape Peninsula and finishes at the historic Simon's Town Naval Sports Ground. Participants will witness a magnificent sunrise and encounter a breathtaking 15km along the picturesque False Bay coastline. 21.1KM Half Marathon: Starting at Dreyersdal Farm in Bergvliet, this course also concludes in Simon’s Town, offering a shorter yet equally captivating route for athletes.
Unique Features:
Scenic Splendor: The marathon route leads athletes through some of the Western Cape's most iconic and awe-inspiring landscapes, ensuring every kilometer is memorable.
Abbott Age Group World Rankings Qualifier: As an official qualifier, the event presents competitive runners with the chance to earn a spot on the international stage.
Why Participate?
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon is a celebration of athleticism, community, and the remarkable beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Whether aiming for a personal best or simply savoring the views, this marathon offers the ideal blend of challenging competition and scenic wonder.
Embrace a journey of history, nature, and achievement at the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon.
Race Route Highlights:
42.2KM Full Marathon: Kicking off at Green Point, this rapid and level course stretches along the entire length of the Cape Peninsula and finishes at the historic Simon's Town Naval Sports Ground. Participants will witness a magnificent sunrise and encounter a breathtaking 15km along the picturesque False Bay coastline. 21.1KM Half Marathon: Starting at Dreyersdal Farm in Bergvliet, this course also concludes in Simon’s Town, offering a shorter yet equally captivating route for athletes.
Unique Features:
Scenic Splendor: The marathon route leads athletes through some of the Western Cape's most iconic and awe-inspiring landscapes, ensuring every kilometer is memorable.
Abbott Age Group World Rankings Qualifier: As an official qualifier, the event presents competitive runners with the chance to earn a spot on the international stage.
Why Participate?
The Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon is a celebration of athleticism, community, and the remarkable beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Whether aiming for a personal best or simply savoring the views, this marathon offers the ideal blend of challenging competition and scenic wonder.
Embrace a journey of history, nature, and achievement at the Balwin Sport Peninsula Marathon.
Races offered by this event
Half Marathon
16 Feb, 2025 (Sun)
Running
21.1 km
Solo
On site
Road
Point to point
Timed
Marathon
16 Feb, 2025 (Sun)
Running
42.195 km
Solo
On site
Road
Point to point
Timed
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Results 2020: Cape Peninsula Marathon
17 Feb, 2020 (Mon)
Credit : Randall Crisp
Marathon
Lindikhaya Mthangayi outpaced more then 2330 runners to win in 02:18:02. Ben Matiso earned runner-up honours with a time of 02:20:33. Rounding out the top three was Sithembiso Mqhele with a time of 02:22:07.
In the ladies race, Ann Ashworth got a win, finishing with a time of 02:43:00 , followed by Charne Bosman who finished with a time of 02:48:27. The third place went to Yolande Maclean with a time of 02:49:00
Top 5 Men
1
Lindikhaya Mthangayi
02:18:02
2
Ben Matiso
02:20:33
3
Sithembiso Mqhele
02:22:07
4
Sithembile Swarts
02:27:49
5
Thulane Magagula
02:27:53
Top 5 Women
1
Ann Ashworth
02:43:00
2
Charne Bosman
02:48:27
3
Yolande Maclean
02:49:00
4
Janie Grundling
02:50:53
5
Caroline Josten
02:53:39
Complete results
Half Marathon
Philani Buthelezi grinded past more than 2307 runners to win in 01:03:38. Benedict Moeng secured second in this year’s race with a time of 01:04:34. Finishing third was Lloyd Bosman (01:05:25).
In the women’s race, Zintle Xiniwe scored victory with a time of 01:17:11 . Dominika Stelmach earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:18:31. While Kelly Nel came in third at 01:22:21
Top 5 Men
1
Philani Buthelezi
01:03:38
2
Benedict Moeng
01:04:34
3
Lloyd Bosman
01:05:25
4
Raydon Balie
01:05:47
5
Mthobisi Baloyi
01:07:07
Top 5 Women
1
Zintle Xiniwe
01:17:11
2
Dominika Stelmach
01:18:31
3
Kelly Nel
01:22:21
4
Alexa Townsend
01:22:35
5
Christiane Adriaanse
01:23:09
Complete results
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