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Boston Cut-off Time Prediction Contest

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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Cape Town Marathon

See historical race day weather for the Cape Town Marathon, including start temperature, humidity, wind, race day temperatures, PR score, and course score.

Race Day Forecast Tool

See Your 2026 Cape Town Marathon Race Day Conditions

Plug in your goal time and start wave to see what conditions you’ll face throughout the race — including temperature changes, headwinds, and tailwinds along the course.

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Built to help runners plan pace and gear around real race day weather.
Cape Town Marathon Weather Tracker preview

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 12 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 54°F 12°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind S 7 mph
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 96.95 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.44 Course-only Score

Race Day Weather by Year

Most recent years appear first so you can quickly compare start conditions, temperatures, wind, and scores across different editions of the race.

May 24, 2026

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 100% Humidity
Wind S 5 mph Wind
Race day high 66°F 19°C
Race day low 57°F 14°C
PR Score 96.34 Normal score 97.12
Course Score 98.44 Course-only Score
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