Cape Town's Marathon weekend burst into life this morning as elite runners lit up the streets with record-breaking performances ahead of Sunday's highly anticipated Sanlam Cape Town Marathon , Cape townEtc reports.
With the city already buzzing with athletes, supporters and international visitors, the 2026 Peace Run 10km delivered fast times, dramatic finishes and a clear reminder of why Cape Town's marathon weekend continues to grow into one of Africa's biggest road running spectacles.
The standout performance came from France's Maxime Chaumeton, who stormed to victory in the men's race in 27:41, subject to official confirmation, shaving 12 seconds off the previous course record.
