With the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and DHL Stormers clash against Munster taking place in the Mother City this weekend, the city has informed residents of several road closures, parking restrictions and Myciti service interruptions expected on Saturday and Sunday.

This weekend’s marathon is a candidate race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors and is currently being assessed on a number of criteria to include Cape Town for the 2026 season. One major benchmark being evaluated is a car-free route.

According to the City, race organisers need help in getting top marks on this aspect of the criteria, a number of roads along the marathon route have been designated no parking areas for race day on Sunday.

This includes roads in the Atlantic Seaboard, CBD, District Six, Mowbray, Newlands, Claremont, Rondebosch, Observatory, Salt River and Woodstock.

“One of the biggest issues the marathon encountered during the 2023 race was parked cars along the route, which resulted in an unfavourable assessment by the World Marathon Majors officials.”

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, has pleaded with residents to avoid parking or leaving cars along the designated no-parking areas along the route leading up to and on race day.

“We are pleading for residents and visitors to assist us in ensuring the race route is car-free for the success of the Cape Town Marathon”

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is making arrangements for secure parking for residents in areas where only on-street parking is available.

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MyCiti shuttle services and route interruptions

Runners and spectators going to the finish area on Vlei Road are reminded there will be little to no access to parking in the Green Point Precinct and several roads in surrounds are designated as no parking spots.

The city has also encouraged runners to use the convenient park-and-ride system to avoid congestion heading to the precinct on the morning of the race.

Secure parking will be available at Century City, UCT, Theo Marais Park, CTICC (paid) and the Civic Centre.

• There will be a shuttle from Century City’s Long March to Freedom parking facility to the Green Point Precinct between 04:00 and 04:30.
• The return bus will ferry athletes back to their vehicles at Century City between 10:00 and 14:00
• At UCT, a bus service will take athletes to Green Point from the Shuttle North Stop between 04:00 and 04:30.
• The return bus service to UCT will operate between 10:00 and 14:00.
• Theo Marais Park in Milnerton will have a shuttle to the Green Point Precinct between 04:00 and 04:30.
• Return buses will depart from the Stadium Station in Green Point between 10:00 and 14:00.
• The shuttle between CTICC and Green Point will operate from 04:00 until 05:00, with the return buses between 10:00 and 14:00.
• At the Civic Centre, the shuttle will run from 04:00 until 05:00 with the return buses between 10:00 and 14:00.

The marathon will also impact service on several MyCiTi routes on Sunday.

The following routes will be impacted:

• 101 – Vredehoek – Gardens – Civic Centre
• 111 – Vredehoek – Gardens – Civic Centre
• 102 – Salt River Rail – Walmer Estate – Civic Centre
• 103 – Oranjezicht – Gardens – Civic Centre
• 105 – Sea Point – Fresnaye – Civic Centre
• 107 – Camps Bay (anticlockwise) – Civic Centre
• 108 – Hangberg – Hout Bay Harbour – Sea Point
• 109 – Hout Bay Beach – Imizamo Yethu – Sea Point – Adderley
• 113 – Upper Kloof Street – Adderley – Waterfront
• 261 – Century City Rail – Omuramba – Salt River – Adderley.

Meanwhile, the DHL Stormers have informed fans that there will be no public parking in the vicinity of DHL Stadium on Saturday and spectators attending the DHL Stormers’ clash against Munster are urged to park remotely and catch a free MyCiTi bus shuttle to the stadium. This as it coincides with the marathon.

The DHL Stormers take on the Irish side at 18h00 on Saturday in what will be their first home match of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign.

Cape Town Weekend weather outlook

The South African Weather Services has issued a weekend weather outlook ahead of the marathon. This is to ensure that runners are adequately prepared for the weather conditions along the route. Previously, light rain was forecasted for certain areas along the route, but this has since been updated to slightly warmer conditions.

Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews runs for a good cause

Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews is championing his ‘Soles for Souls’ campaign, an initiative dedicated to providing 42,200 pairs of school shoes to children in need across Cape Town. In a show of personal commitment, Deputy Mayor Andrews will run 42,2 km in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on 20 October 2024, a symbolic gesture aimed at rallying support for children from vulnerable communities.

How to get involved:

• Support the cause: Individuals can donate directly through the GivenGain platform to help reach the 42 200 school shoe goal.
• Join the movement: Attend the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on 20 October 2024, cheer on Deputy Mayor Andrews, and encourage others to contribute. There will be four supporters’ stations at the following locations: Rondebosch Common, N2/Main Road intersection, Sea Point Swimming Pool, and outside the SABC Building in Sea Point.
• Share and spread the word: Amplify the message by sharing campaign details on social media, tagging Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews, and using the hashtag #SolesForSouls.

“Join Deputy Mayor Andrews in making a difference. Together, we can ensure that every child has the dignity and confidence that comes with a new pair of shoes.”

For more information on the campaign or how to donate visit here.