CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 16: Runners set off during the 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon at Green Point Athletics Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Peter Heeger/Gallo Images)
The 14th Cape Town marathon on Sunday has been cancelled.
Just over 24,000 runners were expected to take part in one of the country’s most popular races, but high winds have forced organisers to cancel the race.
The decision was taken on Sunday morning following structures at the start and finish areas being blown over during the night.
The 10km event took on Saturday without incident.
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said on X on Sunday morning “The Sanlam Cape Town marathon was cancelled this morning due to high winds at the race start and along the route. I’m disappointed of course, and gutted for the runners who have prepared so well .
“But I’m grateful for the event organisers and authorities for taking a decision with runners’ safety in mind.
“The City of Cape Town is committed to hosting events if the highest global standards, and that includes sometimes managing difficult calls like this one.”
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