Joachimstraße 16
10119 Berlin
Germany
This is a 140 km running race around the Cape of Good Hope. Relay teams, open routes, one clock.
The Cape Town Relay Project takes runners on a full loop around the Cape Peninsula – roughly 140 kilometers of coastline, mountains, and open roads.
The race starts and finishes just outside Camps Bay, with seven mandatory checkpoints along the way, including Chapman’s Peak, Scarborough, the Cape of Good Hope, Kalk Bay, Observatory, and Sea Point. The checkpoints will be hosted by partnering cafés, more details will be announced before the race.
Between these checkpoints there is no fixed route — teams must decide how to connect them.
Each team of five runs in relay format, choosing their own exchange points and strategy.
The course combines steep climbs, exposed coastal stretches, and fast urban sections, making it as much about planning and teamwork as endurance.
One loop, one clock.
The Cape Town Relay Project is run in a relay format with five athletes per team. Only one runner is on the course at a time, while the rest of the team follows in their own support car. Teams can exchange runners as often as they want - there are no limits on handovers.
Each crew is fully self-supported, responsible for their own fueling, hydration, navigation, and recovery along the way. This setup makes the race as much about teamwork and logistics as it is about endurance. Each crew can bring one optional driver.
The race will be followed by a team of professional filmmakers and photographers embedded along the route, capturing both the competition and the atmosphere. Coverage will roll out live on Instagram through athletes and partner pages, while a central event film will recap the full story for the community and shared promotion afterwards.
In addition to the official event coverage, teams have the option to bring their dedicated filmmaker or photographer who will travel with them during the race. This creates a personalized content package — photos and video highlights from inside their crew — ready to be shared on their own channels. It’s the most direct way for teams and partners to capture the raw experience of their run.
