The sudden cancellation of Sundays Sanlam Cape Town Marathon due to dangerous high winds left thousands of runners disappointed but sparked an immediate show of community spirit and corporate responsibility.
As athletes gathered for what was meant to be Africas premier running event, organisers made the difficult decision to prioritise safety over spectacle .
Social media became the immediate sounding board for the mixed emotions following the cancellation. One participant captured the prevailing sentiment: We like so many others are gutted for everyone involved that the marathon had to be cancelled due to extremely high winds making it unsafe. But there is beauty in the imperfect and the spirit of Cape Town shone through this morning as everyone rallied together to make the most of an unfortunate situation.