In short
Cape Town Marathon 2028: lottery entries should be accepted from Wednesday, June 9, 2027 to Wednesday, June 23, 2027. Results are expected on Friday, June 25, 2027. Race date: May 2028 (2027: May 23).
Estimated date: the ballot for the 2027 race opened on Wednesday 10 June 2026 and closed on 24 June, with results on 26 June. 2027: same period, to be checked.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2028 lottery dates?
- Today
- June 9, 2027 Lottery opensTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
- June 23, 2027 Lottery entries close
- June 25, 2027 Lottery results
- May 2028 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Price | ballot application R5, bib price not published on the official site (2027 edition, to be checked)Rough estimate, check the official website. |
How do you enter, step by step?
- Create your account on the official siteBefore June 9, 2027, on capetownmarathon.com (Register section).
- Enter the ballot from June 9, 2027 to June 23, 2027Application fee: R5, non-refundable, donated to a charity (2026).
- Results on June 25, 2027By email. If drawn, your card is charged the same day; if it fails, two more attempts (30 June and 3 July in 2026), then the place is lost.
- Not drawn? Keep other optionsCharity or official tour operator: open on results day, first come, first served (2026).
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
The next marathons to open
The marathon registrations and lotteries that open next, in order.
Frequently asked questions
Cape Town Marathon 2028: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Wednesday, June 9, 2027. Closes on Wednesday, June 23, 2027. Estimated date: the ballot for the 2027 race opened on Wednesday 10 June 2026 and closed on 24 June, with results on 26 June. 2027: same period, to be checked. To be confirmed.
How much does the Cape Town Marathon ballot application cost?
R5 (US$0.30), non-refundable and donated to a charity. The bib price itself is not shown on the official site: to be checked.
Can you transfer your Cape Town Marathon bib?
No: 2027 bibs are personal and no substitutions are allowed. A deferral to 2028 will be offered closer to race day, except for sponsored entries.
Can you run the Cape Town Marathon without the ballot?
Yes: with a charity in exchange for fundraising, or with an official tour operator. These places opened on 26 June 2026, first come, first served.
Cape Town Marathon 2028: when are the lottery results published?
Results are expected on Friday, June 25, 2027.