Sanlam Cape Town Marathon becomes eighth Abbott World Marathon Major race

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has been officially named as the eighth member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors series, a prestigious group of the world's leading marathon races. The announcement was made by London Marathon Events, which manages several major running events globally. This elevation adds Cape Town to an elite group of marathons that includes races in cities such as London, Tokyo, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Sydney.