Cape Town Marathon 2027: 5K Peace Run

The 5K Peace Run is a great opportunity for runners to warm up their legs ahead of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2027. Find out when the race takes place, how much it costs, and how to register.

Bartek Koziński1 min read

Cape Town Marathon 2027: 5K Peace Run

The 5K Peace Run is the classic shakeout run of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2027 weekend: a short, accessible distance that many marathoners choose as a warm-up before the main race.

5K Peace Run Key Information

Information Details
Date Saturday, 22 May 2027
Distance 5 km
Race type shakeout run, companion race to the marathon
Minimum age 9 years old on race day
Location Green Point Stadium, Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Cape Town
T-shirt not included in the entry fee

5K Peace Run Entry Fees

The entry fee depends on where the participant comes from. Residents of South Africa pay the least, while participants from outside Africa pay the most.

Category Fee
South African participants 225 ZAR
African participants outside South Africa 320 ZAR (about 19 USD)
International participants 600 ZAR (about 36 USD)

How to Register for the 5K Peace Run

You can register after creating an account or logging in to an existing one for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Peace and Trail Runs 2026 in the Howler registration system used by the marathon organizer.

Cancellation Policy

All 2027 entries, including the marathon and trail runs, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Changing the participant is also not possible, so make sure the date works for you before you register.

Source: Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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