Join #TeamSpinal and get ready to experience the ultimate running adventure at the Cape Town Marathon 2026, where the energy of Africa’s Mother City meets world-class race action! With breath taking ocean views, iconic mountain backdrops, and a vibrant crowd cheering you on every step of the way. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!
How to apply:
We’d love you to apply to join #TeamSpinal on the Cape Town Marathon. Click on the button below to submit your application. Our panel will then look through this and will let you know if you have been successful.
Got a ballot place?
If you are lucky enough to secure a ballot place we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training Hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
FAQs:
Is there a minimum age for taking part in the Cape Town Marathon?
Yes, all participants in the Cape Town Marathon must be aged 20 or older on Marathon Day – you will be asked to confirm your age when you enter the event.
What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?
The registration fee for the Cape Town Marathon is £50.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £1,900.
Please note there is a first fundraising target of £1,200.00 which is due on the 1st February 2026. The remainder of your fundraising target (£600.00) is due 4 weeks after the event.
Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the run. We will even get you an iron on name so you can personalise it.
These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.
Please note that if you are an international participant, we attempt to send t-shirts out but they often get stopped and require releasing with a small payment by your local sorting office. This is not something we can cover beforehand so would be expected by the participant.
How will I get my race pack?
You will need to collect your race pack from their Expo, which usually runs from Thursday to Saturday before the event. Make sure you allow time to collect the pack during your race day planning.
I have a ballot place with the Cape Town Marathon and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing a place in the ballot – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please select ‘Own Ballot place’ above.
Please only fill out this form if you have a ballot place with the Cape Town Marathon.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Have another question?
If you have any other questions or need support. Please contact us through the button below.
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