Results from the 2026 Cape Town Marathon - Runner's World
The race is looking to become the first African World Marathon Major.
www.runnersworld.comMohamed Esa of Ethiopia won the men’s race in 2:04:55 at the 2026 Cape Town Marathon setting the course record and wheelchair records also set. Dera Dida Yami of Ethiopia won the women’s race in 2:23:18 at the Cape Town Marathon 2026. Eliud Kipchoge took part and finished 16th in the elite field. These results confirm Esa’s victory and Yami’s Cape Town 2026 crown. The men’s course record and wheelchair records were established during the race.