Cape Town’s inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon: Routes, cut-off times and road closures

Around 30,000 runners from across the globe are expected at Cape Town’s inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon on Sunday, October 18. The event features a 42km marathon, a half marathon, 10km runs and walks, and 5km runs and walks. The marathon starts at the Grand Parade and passes through areas including District Six, Bo-Kaap and Sea Point, by DHL Stadium, before finishing on Darling Street; it has about 250 metres of elevation gain. Temporary disruptions or full closures are planned on roads along the route, and motorists are urged to follow traffic officials’ instructions.