Applications for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon are OPEN!
Join the RUN FOR AUTISM team at the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon! Pending the race passing the final candidacy stage in the fall of 2025, this race will be the newest Abbott World Major Marathon race and first major in Africa. Enjoy a scenic journey around Cape Town with stunning ocean views!
As part of the RUN FOR AUTISM team, you'll join a community of runners dedicated to funding autism research and awareness while enjoying team perks including guaranteed race entry, fundraising and training support, team gear, and more! Your effort will create an impact through funding new research studies, scholarships, and resources for the autism community.
Apply to join the RUN FOR AUTISM team at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on May 24, 2026!
Applications are open and application decisions are rolling.
*Please note if the race does not become a world major, OAR will no longer have a charity partnership with the race. All registered runners will have the chance to select a different RUN FOR AUTISM race, with all fundraising transferring to the newly selected race.
