The City of Cape Town has noted concerns raised by churches and other organisations about the Two Oceans Marathon taking place on Easter Sunday, which will affect congregants attending services on the holy weekend.

The permit approval for the hosting of this year’s Two Oceans Marathon, scheduled for the Easter Weekend has not yet been granted.

However, the City is currently engaging with the event organiser with regards to urgently resolving the concerns raised.

Part of the City’s long established permitting process requires event organisers to thoroughly consult with affected parties.

Organisers also have to provide affected parties with mitigation measures.

With regards to this year’s Two Oceans Marathon, the City has on numerous occasions, since November 2021, emphasised to the Marathon organisers the importance of consultations with churches and other affected groups who are part of the race route.

The City of Cape Town recognises the importance of religious institutions in our society and respects the Constitutional rights of Christians honouring their faith by attending church service on Easter.

Following further engagements with the City today, the Marathon organisers have committed to consult with the affected parties over the coming days in order to resolve the matter.

There will be further communication on developments as they happen.

Source: City Of Cape Town