With an impending Covid-19 fourth wave, the planning of the possible comeback of the Cape Town Marathon has left athletes in two minds about the race.
The marathon is scheduled to take place in October, however, some athletes said it is still too early, while others can’t wait to lace up their running shoes.
The marathon’s director Renee Jordaan said that after consultations and a detailed review with the authorities, they developed and presented an extensive Covid-19 Risk Mitigation Plan for the event. According to race organisers the plan has new changes which are: marathon entries will be limited to 12 000 runners.
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