31 upcoming sports events
Absa RUN YOUR CITY Cape Town 10k
Sun, 10 May 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10k, a prominent outdoor road race through Cape Town. This city-run 10k delivers an urban, scenic route past landmarks and coastlines, welcoming runners of many levels and drawing locals and visitors to a well-organized race experience.
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Sun, 24 May 2026
Destiny Cape Town
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon takes place in Cape Town on May 24, 2026. This major urban running event draws runners for a scenic full marathon through the city streets, with a festive atmosphere at the finish and global participation.
Easterns 15km Road Race
Sat, 16 May 2026
Destiny Cape Town
The Easterns 15km Road Race takes place in Cape Town on May 16, 2026. This outdoor mid-distance race invites runners of varying levels to challenge their pace along scenic city streets, with energetic crowds cheering along the route.
Cape Town Marathon
Sat, 23 May 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Cape Town Marathon offers a fast, flat course through Cape Town’s iconic streets, inviting first-time runners and seasoned athletes to chase personal bests. Expect lively crowd support, clear organization, and a festival-style race weekend that showcases the city’s scenery from start to finish.
UWC Fast & Flat
Sun, 31 May 2026
Destiny Cape Town
UWC Fast & Flat is a fast, flat road race taking place in Cape Town near the UWC campus. Expect a course with minimal elevation designed for quick times, appealing to serious runners and those chasing personal bests in a supportive, city-location setting.
Table Mountain Beast
Sat, 6 Jun 2026
Table Mountain
Tackle the Table Mountain Beast, a challenging outdoor running event set against the iconic Cape Town landscape. This trail race follows rugged paths with sweeping views, blending endurance with South African scenery.
Top Form 10km
Sat, 6 Jun 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Top Form 10km is a city road race in Cape Town, offering a fast, scenic loop through urban streets on 6 June 2026. Open to runners of all levels, this event draws local athletes and community participants for a competitive yet inclusive 10-kilometer challenge.
Running for Transformation
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Running for Transformation race in Cape Town on 16 June 2026. This outdoor city run blends fitness with a transformative theme, winding through iconic streets, with volunteers and spectators cheering along the route.
Saldanha Sea Harvest Foundation Health Run
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Saldanha Sea Harvest Foundation Health Run in Cape Town for a charity-focused outdoor race supporting sea-harvest initiatives. A welcoming event for runners of all levels with a scenic route and a feel-good communal vibe.
Mamre 21km Road Race
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Mamre 21km Road Race in Cape Town for a scenic 21-km challenge along local roads. This community-style event welcomes runners of all levels with a steady mid-distance route, supportive spectators, and a festive finish.
RCS GUGS Youth Race
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Destiny Cape Town
The RCS GUGS Youth Race is an outdoor running event in Cape Town designed for young athletes and their families. Expect a friendly, supportive course that boosts fitness, teamwork, and community pride.
Cape Town Festival of Running
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join Cape Town's Festival of Running on July 19, 2026, for a city-wide celebration of running through iconic Cape Town routes. Choose from varied distances, soak up harbor and mountain scenery, and enjoy a festive atmosphere with spectators and community activities.
Bastille Day Trail Run
Sat, 11 Jul 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Bastille Day Trail Run in Cape Town for a mid-summer trail challenge through scenic local trails. Expect a mixed terrain course, supportive aid stations, and a festive Bastille Day vibe. The race takes place on July 11, 2026, starting from an outdoor venue in Cape Town.
Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town
Sun, 9 Aug 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town is a women-only urban road race held in Cape Town, with routes through the city's scenic streets. The event welcomes runners of all levels, offering a festive, supportive atmosphere and a chance to showcase fitness and empowerment.
Eersterivier 15km
Sat, 4 Jul 2026
Destiny Cape Town
The Eersterivier 15km is a mid-distance road race in Cape Town. Runners tackle a scenic 15-km course with rolling terrain, competitive pacing, and enthusiastic supporters along the route, creating a memorable Cape Town running event.
Elsies 10km Road Race
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Elsies 10km Road Race in Cape Town for a city-tested endurance challenge. This 10-kilometre road race welcomes runners of all levels to race through urban streets, soak up a supportive crowd, and chase a personal best on a vibrant Cape Town route.
Pinelands 10km Race
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Pinelands 10km Race in Cape Town on July 26, 2026. This outdoor running event offers a fast, scenic 10km route through the Pinelands area, welcoming adult runners of all levels aiming for a personal best or a morning of friendly competition.
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026 — 42.2km
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 08:00
Cape Town Marathon Start/Finish
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is South Africa’s only World Athletics Gold Label road race, a 42.2km loop through Cape Town’s city streets, starting and finishing at the Cape Town Marathon Start/Finish. A global elite field combines with thousands of runners and cheering spectators for a premier urban marathon experience.
John Korasie 30km
Sun, 16 Aug 2026
Destiny Cape Town
The John Korasie 30km is a premier outdoor long-distance road race through Cape Town on August 16, 2026. Runners tackle a demanding 30-km course through scenic coastal and urban routes, attracting competitive elites and recreational enthusiasts alike.
Riebeek Valley Trail Run
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Riebeek Valley Trail Run is a scenic Cape Town trail race offering rugged routes, valley views, and outdoor camaraderie. Runners tackle varied terrain on 29 August 2026, with local clubs and organizers supporting a safe, scenic outdoor event.
Langebaan Half-Marathon
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Langebaan Half-Marathon in the Cape Town area for a scenic 21.1-km road race along coastal routes with an early morning start and strong local support. Runners enjoy a challenging but rewarding course, a festive finish, and the chance to experience a premier coastal event near Cape Town.
Velocity Half-Marathon
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Velocity Half-Marathon in Cape Town on 30 August 2026 for a fast, scenic road race through the city's streets with cheering crowds and a rewarding finish. The predominantly outdoor course captures Cape Town’s coastal vibe and vibrant running community.
Bonteheuwel 10km
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Bonteheuwel 10km is a community road race through Cape Town's Bonteheuwel area. The flat urban route welcomes runners of all levels, from serious competitors to weekend joggers, with a friendly local vibe and finish-line medals.
Voet van Afrika Marathon
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Destiny Cape Town
The Voet van Afrika Marathon in Cape Town offers a scenic, fast 42km road race through coastal and urban streets, attracting local and international runners for a premier endurance event.
OUTsurance Gun Run
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Outsurance Gun Run in Cape Town for a spirited outdoor running race through iconic city streets. This event attracts local and visiting runners, offering a challenging course, competitive vibes, and strong community support along the route.
Food Lover's Market Tekkie Challenge
Sat, 5 Sept 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join the Food Lover's Market Tekkie Challenge, a popular Cape Town running race on 5 September 2026. Organized in conjunction with Food Lover's Market, this event offers a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all levels and a festive finish through central Cape Town streets.
Khayelitsha 10km Road Race
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Taking place on 2026-09-06, Khayelitsha 10km Road Race offers a fast, scenic 10km loop through Cape Town's Khayelitsha area. Open to runners of all levels, the event blends competitive energy with a friendly, community vibe and finishes at a local hub in sunny South Africa.
Groot Phesantekraal View Road Race
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Participate in the Groot Phesantekraal View Road Race in Cape Town on 30 August 2026. An outdoor road-running event for adult runners, offering a scenic course through the Phesantekraal area and surrounding Cape Town streets with a friendly, adventurous community vibe.
The GRATITUDE Run
Thu, 24 Sept 2026
Stellenbosch
An outdoor road race in the Stellenbosch/Cape Town area on September 24, 2026. The GRATITUDE Run invites adults and families to a gratitude-themed, scenic course promoting wellness, community spirit, and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
Run as One powered by Nantes AC
Thu, 24 Sept 2026
Destiny Cape Town
Join Run as One powered by Nantes AC in Cape Town for a community running event. A high-energy outdoor race through iconic Cape Town streets, welcoming runners of all levels and celebrating fitness, fellowship, and urban scenery under Nantes AC’s banner.
Shyft Cape Town Sixes 2026
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC)
Two-day Sixes cricket at Western Province Cricket Club in Cape Town. Shyft Cape Town Sixes 2026 showcases fast-paced, limited-overs cricket across March 28–29 with free entry.