cape town pride - february 2009

Cape Town's Pride Festival began in 2001 and then merged the following year with another local gay event. After the 2002 festival the decision was made to revert back to its original identity, and as part of the implementation of a long term strategy the 2003 festival was postponed to February 2004 in an effort to attract gay tourism to the festival and the city. The months of February and March are traditionally the period during which Cape Town sees the greatest income from tourism, and this move proved successful with a particularly well-supported festival and Parade in both 2004 and 2005.

www.capetownpride.co.za

cape argus pick 'n pay cycletour - march 2009

This is one of the most important days on South Africa’s cycling calendar.

	www.cycletour.co.za
	Route: Covers Central Cape Town and the South Peninsula

old mutual two oceons marathon - march 2009

The flagship race is the 56 km ultra marathon, which attracts a certain type of athlete that prefers long distance running. The 21 km half marathon appeals to the lifestyle runner and has seen tremendous growth over the past ten years. It is the biggest half marathon in the country, attracting just on 11 000 participants at the 2007 event.

There are also the fun runs which have become extremely popular and attract a broad cross section of people. This year’s fun runs attracted close to 7 000 participants for the 2.5 km, 5 km and 8 km, as well as the 56 m nappy dash and 300 m toddler’s trot.

	www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
	Route: South Peninsula