Ethiopian runner Mohamed Esa won the men’s race in 2:04:55 during the Cape Town Marathon 2026 setting the course record with wheelchair records also established. Dera Dida Yami of Ethiopia won the women’s race in 2:23:18 in Cape Town 2026. Eliud Kipchoge took part ending up 16th among elites. These results confirm Esa’s victory and Yami’s Cape Town 2026 crown. The men’s record for the course and wheelchair records were also set during the event.
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Here are the results from the 2026 Cape Town Marathon
The South African race is looking to become the eighth member of Abbott World Marathon Majors series
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Results from the 2026 Cape Town Marathon - Runner's World
The race is looking to become the first African World Marathon Major.
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Races - Cape Multisport Club
Past races