run the 2027 SANLAM CAPE TOWN marathon with fit

An incredible 4-star property offering views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean along the Sea Point promenade and the marathon course.

• Traditional hotel rooms, with either 1 King Bed or 2 Single Beds (limited).

• Daily breakfast included.

• 1.25 mile walk to Green Point Stadium/Marathon Start and Finish Areas (easy 20-25 walk)

Single starting at: $3,275 USD

Double starting at: $2,430 USD per person

FIT Host Hotel; FIT team onsite.

Package is 5-nights: May 20-25 Blackheath Lodge boutique hotel is a 4-star property on a quiet, tree-lined street a short distance from the marathon start and finish areas and the V&A Waterfront. The hotel is located in Sea Point on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard under iconic Signal Hill & has a rich history dating back to the 1880s. Pricing includes 5-nights from May 20-25.

Please note: The hotel portion of Blackheath Lodge will be undergoing renovations so the main building/hotel will be unavailable to guests during this stay. There will be hotel staff on site to ensure your stay in the villas is a comfortable and welcoming experience. The team will ensure that breakfast is provided daily at each villa. We absolutely love this property and the team - so we are so excited to still be able to offer this villa experience as they renovate in 2027.

Villa Gareloch: Located adjacent to Blackheath Lodge, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa provides the privacy of your own home, featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen, inviting lounge and a patio with a fireplace.

Harewood House: The newest addition to the Owner’s Villas, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house offers a brand new elevated experience - perfect for friends traveling together to Cape Town.

• Daily breakfast included.

• Daily housekeeping.

• Great location - 2 blocks to SeaPoint promenade; 1300m to Green Point Stadium/Marathon Start and Finish Areas.

FIT team remote - location Winchester Hotel (800m away)

Our FITfam really enjoyed their stay at this unique accommodations offering so we are keeping it on our 2027 list.

The property: Independent apartments in an amazing location on the V&A Waterfront, next to the One & Only Hotel and walking distance to race weekend programming & several hotels/restaurants, shops in the VA Waterfront area.

Distance: 800m to Green Point Stadium/Marathon Start and Finish Areas & Race Expo Location.

Important Note: Waterfront Village is not a hotel, it is a property managed apartment complex that rents owners units for vacation rentals. You will have a private apartment for the weekend with a kitchen with easy access to a few grocery stores within a 5 minute walk. Breakfast is not included in your stay, but you can shop and prepare your own meals (as you like). The pre-race dinner is also not included in this package.

Units are great for families, friends traveling together and looking for more space, and for those that want to have their own meals.

This property is not like our similar bespoke hotel properties, but after a successful 2026 pilot program and solid feedback from our runners, FIT could not pass up the location, price, and space available.

2BR ROH Deluxe or Luxury: $2,450 USD Per person sharing (twin/double) or $2,060 USD per person sharing (triple)

3BR ROH Deluxe or Luxury: $2,120 (triple) $1,940 (quad) $1,830 (quint), $1,760 (sext)

Pricing is per person and in USD. ROH means Run of House as assigned by the management company - number of bedrooms per apartment is guaranteed.

Rooms can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3BR units - Bed types in units cannot be guaranteed.

Reservations: You must book the number of travelers associated with the rate per unit. If you are less than the required number for the reservation your package will switch to the appropriate number of guests in your reservation. FIT does not match roommates in these reservations - you must have your own group.

For 2: Requires 2 travelers booked

For 3 (Triple): Requires 3 travelers booked

For 4 (Quad): Requires 4 travelers booked

For 5 (Quint): Requires 5 travelers booked

For 6 (Sext): Requires 6 travelers booked

FIT team remotely located at Winchester Hotel.

DAY ONE | THURSDAY, MAY 20

Welcome to Cape Town!  After clearing customs, make your own way to the hotel for check-in. Meet FIT in the hotel lobby today to help answer any of your questions about the weekend. Join our shakeout at 4pm before our welcome reception & race brief at 5pm.

DAY TWO | FRIDAY, MAY 21

This morning, enjoy the sites and sounds of Cape Town with a 4-hour welcome city tour including Table Mountain ending at Green Point Stadium for race bib pick-up. Transit back to your hotel is on your own & rest of day free.

DAY THREE | SATURDAY, MAY 22

Free Day. We highly recommend the Peace Runs 10K or 5K or an entry to the Trail Runs (11K & 22K). The events are great to partake in and add to the celebration of race weekend - they are also wonderful for the friends and family joining us this weekend. If not running, opt to come out and cheer, book a day tour to Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point, visit Robben Island, head to Camps Bay for a dip in the Benguela current and some lunch and/or visit the waterfront for some markets and lunch or rest up in prep for tomorrows’ marathon. This evening join FIT are our pre-race dinner*.

DAY FOUR | SUNDAY, MAY 23

The day you have been waiting for, it's time to run 26.2 miles around Cape Town! Enjoy the day on the course racing, running, walking or spectating & earning your 8th star at the newest Abbott World Marathon Major! Best of luck to all of the competitors and a big thanks to all of our supporters! FIT looks forward to celebrating your accomplishments when you return to the hotel! 

DAY FIVE | MONDAY, MAY 24

Congratulations on your marathon experience! We hope that you enjoyed your time in Cape Town and wish you a safe journey home or on your continued adventures! If you plan to stay longer and explore South Africa, check out one of our extension programs and/or opt to book an extra night in Cape Town so you can journey to Robben Island, Visit Stellenbosch, and/or relax before heading off to safari. FIT can help make itinerary recommendations and book extended travel.

*This is a very likely schedule but it is always subject to change. A final itinerary will be sent 3 weeks prior to departure. Pre-race dinner & breakfast is not included for the Waterfront Village location.

Private Day Tours - FIT has partnered with the bespoke tours offered by Jeep Tours Cape Town. These luxury, experienced guide tours offer bespoke experiences in a small, private tour setting (with cool Jeeps as well). Limited to 3-4 travelers per Jeep.

CONSTANTIA WINE TASTING & LUNCH: $TBD (coming soon)

CAPE POINT, CHAPMANS PEAK DRIVE, & BOULDERS BEACH W/LUNCH: $415 USD

STELLENBOSCH WINE DAY: $395

DUNES EXPERIENCE: $430

Pricing per person. Tours are up market; small group experiences. For a variety of other Cape Town day tour options in a range of prices, check out our curated list via our Viator Travel Agent Link (note FIT may receive commission on tours booked via our agent link with Viator).

Robben Island Official Tour Link

Packages at the Winchester and Waterfront Village are 4-nights, reservations check in May 20 and check-out May 24, 2027. Extra nights are available first come first serve & then on request.

Packages at the Blackheath Lodge are 5-night packages checking in May 20 and checking-out on May 24, 2027.

Rooms & entry are booked on a first come, first serve basis.

Marathon entry is in addition to travel package pricing & can be added via our add-on section. First select your travel package, then enter your participant/travel information and agree to our FIT Cape Town booking terms, then select any add-ons for your trip with FIT (marathon entry, pre or post-nights, extension tours, etc), then continue to our deposit, terms signing page & checkout.

FIT offers a boutique travel program to Cape Town and as such space is limited.

Flights are not included.

Transfers to/from the airport are not included.

A $500 per person non-refundable deposit is required to confirm reservation plus payment in full for race entry $395 USD per runner. Deposits on non-refundable.

Final payment is due on or before January 31, 2027. After January 31, the program is non-refundable.

If you need extended nights and they are not available, you can still make the reservation and reach out to us via email regarding extending your stay! If you are unsure about add-ons now, you can always finalize your Cape Town package and then login to your booking later to select your add-ons. Note: Addons are limited in availability so we recommend booking sooner than later. We are also happy to help with reservations for local tours.

Our 5-day/4-night travel program to Cape Town includes several features to make your race & travel weekend in South Africa effortless and enjoyable. Services include hotels within walking distance of the start & finish, packages designed by guides who have previously run & traveled to Cape Town, spectator support race day, pre-departure support, pre-race dinner at local restaurant, private post-race celebration, services of our expert team onsite and more.

Pricing is listed under each hotel.

ENTRY: $395 USD per runner

Come experience Cape Town with FIT and enjoy a curated boutique race weekend of Cape Town in May with a team that is experienced not only in Cape Town but also in extended travel on safari. wine experiences, Gorilla Trekking, Victoria Falls and more. Extended travel in Africa is magical - we highly recommend before booking your flights that you think about where you might want to spend a few extra nights!

Join FIT on a private safari pre or post-marathon with a great option from May 16-20 to ease into race weekend or a post-race trip May 24-May 28 (SOLD OUT) to celebrate your marathon experience. Pre-trips include an overnight in Johannesburg and post-packages include an extra night in Cape Town.

Important: Due to the unique nature of this lodge set up and the exclusivity of Greater Kruger and this location - this post tour requires a minimum booking of 6 travelers.

Resort: Waterbuck Lodge - View the Residence HERE

A luxurious safari villa accommodating up to 8 guests, perfect for small group safaris. The ultimate in safari privacy, Waterbuck at Kings Camp boasts a 4-bedroom villa with its own Land Rover and game-ranger, as well as a villa host and chef to take care of your every need. This completely private camp is situated on the banks of the dry Nhlaralumi River, subtly blended into the natural environment and with great views of the bush, affording excellent game viewing opportunities of the Big Five. Guests will share Waterbuck Main living areas and meals.

Timbavati Nature Reserve:

Kings Camp is located in the northern corner of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park.

PreTrip Pricing Includes:

1 Night Hotel Johannesburg

May 17: Flights to Hoedspruit

May 20: Flights from Hoedspruit to Cape Town

All meals beginning May 17, two game drives a day, local beers and wines, and taxes. 

Pricing Per Person - Share Ensuite: $7,110 USD

Pricing Per Person - Single: $8,550 USD

(SOLD OUT) POST-MARATHON SAFARI:

DAY ONE | MONDAY, MAY 24

Enjoy a post-marathon day at leisure in Cape Town. Opt for day tours, spa visits, and/or markets while you relax and prepare for your departure to safari.

DAY TWO | TUESDAY, MAY 25

This morning, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport. Upon arrival, transfer the 45 minutes to your private residence at Waterbuck Lodge. Check-in, enjoy lunch, and opt for an afternoon safari experience or time to relax and enjoy the lodge. Dinner will be prepared by your private chef.

DAY THREE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26

Enjoy two game drives in the Greater Kruger National Park as you look to find the Big Five. This is game viewing like no other. Upon return, enjoy your private lodge complete with your onsite team to make your stay most comfortable.

DAY FOUR | THURSDAY, MAY 27

Another full day of safari experience to seek the Big Five.

DAY FIVE | FRIDAY, MAY 28

After breakfast, transit included to Hoedspruit*.

*Clients should book flights into Cape Town & home from Hoedspruit.

COMING SOON…

DAY ONE | MONDAY, MAY 24

Enjoy a post-marathon day at leisure in Cape Town. Opt for day tours, spa visits, and/or markets while you relax and prepare for your departure to safari.DAY TWO | TUESDAY, MAY 25Transfer from hotel to airport with guide; porter service Cape Town Airport. Flights included from Cape Town to Zambia. Upon arrival check in to hotel and enjoy snacks and beverages on our 2-hour sunset cruise. Dinner is included at the hotel (drinks not included).

DAY THREE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 - CHOBE

Enjoy coffee/tea & pastries before our full day safari in 4x4 vehicles (10 seats per vehicle). Dinner is once again included at the lodge.

DAY FOUR | THURSDAY, MAY 27 -VICTORIA FALLS

Visit beautiful Victoria Falls, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world (requires border crossing visa). Day includes guided walking tour, Devils Pool, & afternoon Rhino experience. Option to add helicopter experience over the falls.

DAY FIVE | FRIDAY, MAY 29 - DEPART HOME OR EXTEND TO LUANGWA

Breakfast is included this morning. For those heading home - please make sure to book your flights out of Livingston (LIV) or Victoria Falls (VFW)** For those continuing on - enjoy 2 nights experience to the exclusive Luangwa Reserve for an incredible safari experience. MAY 29-31: Luangwa Safari Experience

South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich safari destinations, known for its incredible leopard sightings, walking safaris, and untouched natural beauty along the Luangwa River in Zambia. With breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and exceptional guiding, South Luangwa offers an intimate and truly authentic African safari experience.

*Clients will need to book flights into Cape Town and home from Livingston or Victoria Falls.

Hotels: TBD

Pricing:

Single: $TBD

Double/Twin: $TBD per person sharing a room