News Summary:
The community expressed pride following Cape Town's inclusion in the Abbott World Marathon Majors, with Michael Obery of the FullSend Running Club calling it "a proud moment" on June 25, 2026. This comes after the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially passed its final evaluation on June 11, 2026, becoming the eighth member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM). The marathon will formally join the legendary ranks of Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York, with its next edition on May 23, 2027. Previously, on June 10, 2026, Cape Town secured a place in global sporting history, as the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major on African soil, having passed the second and final stage of the AbbottWMM assessment process following its successful 2026 event on May 24. These developments occurred as Shanghai was actively pursuing its own bid for Marathon Majors status, as reported on March 25, 2026, highlighting ongoing global interest in joining the series.
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