The Slave Route Challenge

The Slave Route Challenge The Slave Route Challenge is back on Sunday, 1 June 2025. Join us in this celebration of heritage and endurance.

Experience a race like no other, where every step takes you through the city’s historic landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope & Bo-Kaap.

🏃🏽‍♂️✨The spirit, heritage, and iconic route of the The Slave Route Challenge lives on as we journey into an exciting ne...
25/05/2026

🏃🏽‍♂️✨The spirit, heritage, and iconic route of the The Slave Route Challenge lives on as we journey into an exciting new era with the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in 2026.

Same route. Same history. Same heartbeat of Cape Town. ❤️

📢 OFFICIAL STATEMENT🏃🏽‍♂️ A new chapter begins for the Slave Route Challenge.The journey continues as part of the inaugu...
22/05/2026

📢 OFFICIAL STATEMENT

🏃🏽‍♂️ A new chapter begins for the Slave Route Challenge.

The journey continues as part of the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon Cape Town.

Read the full statement from Itheko Sport Athletic Club President, Zarina Meyer Brewer, below.

✅ Registrations are now officially open: https://nelsonmandelamarathon.com/

Over the past few days, we’ve taken time to pause and reflect following the loss of a fellow runner at this year’s . Ou...
05/06/2025

Over the past few days, we’ve taken time to pause and reflect following the loss of a fellow runner at this year’s . Our thoughts remain with their loved ones and the running community 💔🕊

Today, we share a few moments captured along the route — a tribute to the spirit, solidarity, and strength that defined the day.

Thank you to every runner, volunteer, supporter, and partner who helped carry the race forward with purpose and compassion.

📸 Courtesy of ABPhotoZA

We understand that many participants and spectators may still be processing the events of this year’s .Free counselling ...
05/06/2025

We understand that many participants and spectators may still be processing the events of this year’s .

Free counselling and trauma support services are available — both in Cape Town and nationally. The graphic below shares contact details for trusted organisations offering 24/7 help. 💛

The 2025 was a day of courage, community, and unforgettable moments. As we honour every runner who crossed the finish ...
02/06/2025

The 2025 was a day of courage, community, and unforgettable moments. As we honour every runner who crossed the finish line, we also take a moment to say:

🏁 Congratulations to our first male and female winners:
🥇 Nizaam Lee
🥇 Anel Terblanche

View your official race results here:
🔗 https://results.finishtime.co.za/results.aspx?CId=35&RId=5122&EId=1

While we celebrate these achievements, we continue to hold space in our hearts for the runner we lost. Our thoughts remain with her loved ones and the running community. 💔🕊

📸 Photos by

Thank you to all who showed such spirit and compassion throughout the day and continue to do so during the incredibly di...
02/06/2025

Thank you to all who showed such spirit and compassion throughout the day and continue to do so during the incredibly difficult time 💔🕊

A tragic incident marked this year’s Slave Route Challenge.A runner passed away following an unforeseeable accident duri...
01/06/2025

A tragic incident marked this year’s Slave Route Challenge.

A runner passed away following an unforeseeable accident during the event.

We honour her memory and extend our deepest condolences to her loved ones. Please join us in holding space for this immense loss. 🕊

01/06/2025

The 5KM fun run and walk about to get underway…

01/06/2025

And we’re on our way!! 🎽 🏃 🥇

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