The 2025 Cape Town Marathon was canceled on Sunday due to damage caused by severe high winds.
“Due to severe winds overnight that carried on into the early hours of the morning, the 2025 edition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon unfortunately had to be cancelled at short notice this morning,”
Organizers announced the cancellation, informing runners not to head to the start area. The decision was made at 4:45am, with notifications sent to participants via WhatsApp, social media, and local radio stations.
Author's summary: Cape Town Marathon canceled due to wind damage.