Over 24,000 runners had gathered, brimming with excitement for the Cape Town Marathon, but nature had other plans. As fierce overnight winds swept through the city and continued into the early morning, the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was abruptly called off in the wake of safety concerns. The cancellation left athletes stunned. Some were already on the course, while others were still en route, when the shocking news hit their inboxes.

Severe overnight winds wreaked havoc in Cape Town, forcing organizers to call off the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon at the very last minute. The winds broke through the Green Point, shredded the tents and ripped the brand off the fences, and toppled the scaffolding.

The chaos triggered an emergency meeting between race organizers and the Joint Operation

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