Record field for Cape Peninsula Marathon and Half Marathon

The Cape Peninsula Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 19 February 2012. Fitting for the 45th anniversary, there are over 4000 entries.

The marathon starts at 05h15 in Main Road, Green Point, opposite the Cape Town Stadium and the Half Marathon starts at 07h00 at the Bergvliet Sports Club off Ladies Mile Road.

There will be road closures; Main and Atlantic Road Muizenburg: 07h00-11h00 (Residents only), Main Rd and Fish Hoek Circle: 07h00-11h00, Main Rd and Glencairn Express Way: 07h00-11h00 and Queens St(Main) and Ruciman Drive(Boulders End): 07h30-11h30.

The Cape Peninsula Marathon look forward to hosting Pink Drive at the finish area on the day. Pink Drive is a breast cancer initiative which uses the sporting platform to not only speak to the masses but also to raise awareness through promoting healthy living. There will be free clinical breast examinations on the day as well as Pink Drive items to purchase.