{"id":96284,"date":"2025-10-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/cape-town-marathon-cancelled-heres-what-to-do-instead\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T20:29:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T20:29:49","slug":"cape-town-marathon-cancelled-heres-what-to-do-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/cape-town-marathon-cancelled-heres-what-to-do-instead\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town Marathon Cancelled. Here\u2019s What to Do Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Cape Town Marathon 2025 was cancelled<\/strong>. Yep, the wind had other plans. But if you came all the way to the Mother City, don\u2019t even think about sulking in your hotel room. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-cape-town\">Cape Town<\/a> doesn\u2019t stop when the race does. Lucky for you, October and November are packed with things to do, sip, and see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-rootmastergod-29596317.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Town marathon 2025 runners\" class=\"wp-image-84273\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why was the Cape Town Marathon 2025 Cancelled?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cape Town Marathon 2025 was cancelled due to safety concerns after severe winds damaged parts of the Green Point race village. The <a href=\"https:\/\/capetownmarathon.com\/\">official statement regarding cancellation<\/a> was made early Sunday morning (19 October 2025), just 90 minutes before the 6:15 am start. Tents toppled, banners flew and 24 000 runners were left with more goosebumps than medals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Marathon, No Problem. Here\u2019s What\u2019s On in Cape Town (Oct\u2013Nov 2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/volleyball.jpeg\" alt=\"Things to do in Cape town besides the marathon: Volleyball World beach pro tour\" class=\"wp-image-84274\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: FIVB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>22\u201326 October 2025<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Camps Bay, South Africa<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>World-class beach volleyball hits one of Cape Town\u2019s most iconic shores. Expect sunshine, spikes and spectators in flip-flops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed Classic Cape Town<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner_Speed-Classic-Cape-Town_20250815_161025.jpg\" alt=\"Speed Classic Cape Town\" class=\"wp-image-84275\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: Webtickets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>25 \u2013 26 October 2025<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Philip Kgosana Drive<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Engines, adrenaline, and coastal view. Cape Town\u2019s ultimate hill-climb event returns for two high-octane days of vintage and modern cars racing up one of the city\u2019s most scenic roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/cape-town-facts-you-didnt-ask-for\/\">Cape Town Facts you didn&#8217;t ask for<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cape Town International Kite Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kites-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Cape Town Kite Festival\" class=\"wp-image-84276\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: business report<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>26 \u2013 27 October 2025<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Muizenberg Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wind that cancelled the marathon is now working overtime. Painting the sky with giant kites from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halloween Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween party poster\" class=\"wp-image-84277\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: What&#8217;s on in Cape Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>31 October 2025<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Cabo Beach Club<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Get spooky with seaside beats, eerie cocktails, and the kind of costumes that could scare the sand off the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Franschhoek Uncorked Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haute-Cabriere-Franschhoek-Uncorked-1-1280x853-1-1200x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"Franschhoek Uncorked Festival\" class=\"wp-image-84278\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: WineTourismZA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 \u2013 3 November 2025<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Franschhoek Wine Valley<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Trade Gatorade for Grenache. Wine farms open their cellars for a weekend of tastings, food pairings, and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? Cape Town was voted the <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/cape-town-best-city-in-the-world\/\">best city in the world 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rocking the Daisies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rOCKING-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rocking the Daisies stage in Cape Town\" class=\"wp-image-84279\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: TimeOut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7 \u2013 9 November 2025<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Cloof Wine Estate, Darling<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>The country\u2019s biggest music festival returns with global headliners, local legends, and muddy sneakers guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cape Town International Film Market &amp; Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-jakubzerdzicki-18515130.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Cape town besides the marathon: Film Festival\" class=\"wp-image-84280\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 \u2013 16 November 2025<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>V&amp;A Waterfront<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Swap running gear for red carpets. Celebrate world cinema in true Cape Town style, glam, scenic and full of stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrade your main character energy with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/ts-plus\/ts-plus-benefits\">R5,000 in travel vouchers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cape Town Street Food Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/young-people-enjoying-street-food.jpg\" alt=\"street food festival\" class=\"wp-image-84281\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Late November 2025 (TBC)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>City Bowl &amp; Woodstock<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Finish your trip with the city\u2019s best food trucks, craft brews, and live DJ sets. Forget medals, chase flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep it Classic Kaap Stad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city hasn\u2019t cancelled these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sea Point Promenade<\/strong> \u2013 trade marathon routes for ocean views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Table Mountain<\/strong> \u2013 hike up instead of running laps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bo-Kaap &amp; Woodstock Markets<\/strong> \u2013 street eats, local art and Insta-worthy corners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Constantia Wine Route<\/strong> \u2013 still the best post-run \u201crecovery plan.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People Are Asking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>I travelled to Cape Town for the marathon, what now?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No medal? No problem. Hit the beach, sip some wine or catch one of the October events still going strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marathon is cancelled, what happens to my flights and hotel bookings?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you booked through Travelstart, good news; our customer service team can help you with flight changes, cancellations, rebookings (depending on your ticket fare rules) and even hotel adjustments . Let\u2019s help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When will the next Cape Town Marathon be held?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2026. The dates are still to be confirmed. There are some rumours that it might be in May but rather wait for the official dates to be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What\u2019s the weather like in Cape Town in May?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunny days around 20\u00b0C, cooler evenings and the start of winter rains. It\u2019s great for hiking, wine tasting, and off-season travel deals (aka fewer tourists, better prices).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Will the Cape Town Marathon become a major in 2026?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s in the works. If approved, it\u2019ll be Africa\u2019s first World Marathon Major&nbsp; but nothing\u2019s official yet. Fingers crossed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What are Cape Town\u2019s windiest months and are they really that bad?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>November to February bring the \u201cCape Doctor\u201d, a strong south-easterly wind that keeps the air clean and hairstyles chaotic. Is it really that bad? Let\u2019s just say\u2026 it\u2019s got a personality that\u2019ll turn your picnic into a kite festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, the Cape Town Marathon 2025 cancelled but your travel story doesn\u2019t have to end there.Cape Town always finds a way to make things unforgettable, whether you\u2019re crossing a finish line or discovering one more reason to come back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cape Town Marathon 2025 was cancelled. Yep, the wind had other plans. But if you came all the way to the Mother City, don\u2019t even think about sulking in your hotel room. Cape Town doesn\u2019t stop when the race does. Lucky for you, October and November are packed with things to do, sip, and see.&nbsp; Why was the Cape Town Marathon 2025 Cancelled? The &#8230; <a title=\"Cape Town Marathon Cancelled. 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