Join Tara and the Marathon Mates for an in-depth look at the Cape Town Marathon! In this episode of the Flying Runner Podcast, we cover everything you need to know about the event—from the expo experience and race day logistics to travel tips for South Africa. We also discuss the exciting possibility of Cape Town being elevated to World Marathon Major status and what that means for runners and the city. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or planning your first trip to Cape Town, this episode is packed with insights, course details, and personal stories from our team of seven-star world major marathon medalists.Cape Town Marathon, Marathon Expo, World Marathon Majors, Running in South Africa, Flying Runner Podcast, Marathon travel tips, Race day preparation, Cape Town travel guide, Major marathons, Marathon training,If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more running content! Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below, and follow us on social media for updates. Got running tips or want to be featured? Email us at [email protected]!What we talk aboutWe're excited to see if Cape Town will be elevated to world major marathon status and what that means for the city and the event.The marathon course offers stunning views of Table Mountain and the waterfront, making it a scenic and memorable race.Why not throw your hat in the ring for the ballot next year? The vibe is very strong for Cape Town becoming Africa's first major marathon.⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:00:00:00 - Cape Town Marathon: Becoming a World Major Event00:05:18 - Cape Town Marathon Expo: Dates, Location, and What to Expect00:10:06 - Cape Town 5K & 10K Races: Schedule, Routes, and Medals00:14:52 - Cape Town Marathon Route: Scenic Highlights and Start Line Info00:19:41 - Cape Town Marathon Cutoffs, Hydration, and Club Rules Explained00:24:37 - Travel Tips for Cape Town Marathon: Safety, Hotels, and Local Attractions00:29:17 - How to Enter the Cape Town Marathon Ballot and Key Dates————————————————————————————-Read how CurraNz Blackcurrant extract improves performance. https://flyingrunr.com/2024/07/21/enhance-your-performance-with-curranz/ Special one-time code available to trial FLYINGRUN20Find all of our Links here - https://my.linkpod.site/flyingrunr Featured Running Clubs coming in 2026 - Find out how to feature your club. https://flyingrunr.com/featured-running-clubs-the-running-community/ Flying Runr Tips: Quick, fun, and practical advice from Tim, Lucia & Tara — because running’s better when we learn (and laugh) together and a big thanks to Suno AI for powering our Tips JinglesThis video contains no sponsored content or affiliate links.For business inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected] —————————————————————————-