May 24, 2026

Cape Town Marathon 2026

Name: Cape Town Marathon 2026
Start: 2026-05-24
Location: Cape Town Marathon 2026

Be part of something incredible and run for Children with Cancer UK in the Cape Town Marathon – a truly unforgettable race set against one of the most stunning backdrops in the world.

Run in one of the world’s most iconic cities

The Cape Town Marathon is on the brink of making history as it’s set to become the 8th World Marathon Major, joining the ranks of London, New York, Berlin, and more. Known for its fast, flat course and breathtaking scenery – from Table Mountain to the Atlantic coastline – this race is a must for any marathon enthusiast.

Registration fee: £100 (plus VAT)
Minimum fundraising target: £2000
Cape Town, South Africa
May 24, 2026
020 7430 7788
[email protected]

Help to fund lifesaving research

Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.

Support for families
in crisis

Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Become a champion
for change

You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.

What to expect

You can be part of our Cape Town Marathon 2026 team whether you secure your own place independently of the charity or are allocated one of our charity places. When you join our team, you will receive the following support from us;

As part of our team, you will receive the following;

You’ll get a Children with Cancer UK running top to wear with pride as you race through the streets of Brighton.
Our Sports Event Team will provide regular updates, training tips, and personalized support to help you every step of the way.
Our digital pack is filled with training tips, fundraising advice, and all the essentials you need to prepare for race day.

Join with a charity place

If you would like one of our charity places to run in the Cape Town Marathon, please click on the link and complete the form.

Registration Fee: £100 (+VAT) – you will be sent a link to pay your registration fee when we have received your form

Minimum fundraising target: £2000

Join with your own place

If you have secured own place in the Cape Town Marathon already, we’d love to have you on our team. Please complete the Own place form below.

Registration fee: £0

Fundraising target: as much as possible

I have my own place

Where your money goes

Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.

Cancer diagnoses

Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.

New treatments

8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.

Safer therapies

We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.

Funding research

We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.

Fighting childhood cancer
Research	44p
Supporting Families	15p
Raising Awareness	21p