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Cape Town and Western Cape Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion AgencyRef: https://www.wesgro.co.za/corporate/news/2026/wesgro-congratulates-the-sanlam-cape-town-marathon-on-becoming-africas-first-abbott-world-marathon-major
Official source
Source domain: wesgro.co.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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What this means
This is a Wesgro corporate news/media statement dated 11 June 2026 congratulating the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on being confirmed as Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Major (the eighth Abbott World Marathon Major overall). The statement says the event is projected to contribute about R800 million to local travel, accommodation and meals, and quotes Wesgro’s CEO and officials from the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government. It also notes that the ballot for the 2027 race is open and encourages runners to enter.
Facts
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.wesgro.co.za/corporate/news/2026/wesgro-congratulates-the-sanlam-cape-town-marathon-on-becoming-africas-first-abbott-world-marathon-major
Amounts
R 800 000 000
Key Takeaways
- Wesgro congratulates Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
- Confirmed as Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Major
- Eighth Abbott World Marathon Major overall
- Date of statement: 11 June 2026
- Projected economic contribution: approximately R800 million (local travel, accommodation and meals)
- Quotes: Wesgro CEO Wrenelle Stander; Alderman James Vos (City of Cape Town); Dr Ivan Meyer (Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism)
- 2027 race ballot is open
- Event expected to draw international runners, families, media and sponsors
- Wesgro
- Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
- Abbott World Marathon Majors
- Wrenelle Stander
- Clark Gardner
- City of Cape Town
- Alderman James Vos
- Western Cape Government
- Dr Ivan Meyer
Dates
Closing Date
11 June 2026