Road closures in Cape Town for Gun Run weekend: 13-14 September

The 31st OUTsurance Gun Run is taking place this weekend on 13 and 14 September 2025. The City would like to advise residents and motorists of road closures and their impact on traffic.

More than 18,000 athletes, combined for the trail run, 10km race, 5km fun runs and the Half Marathon, are expected to take part in the Gun Run.

The shorter distance races will set off from Fritz Sonnenberg Road outside DHL Stadium on Saturday, 13 September, taking runners on a journey along the Atlantic coastline in Mouille Point and Sea Point before finishing at Green Point Common Fields.

Taking place on the same day, the 17km trail run will set off from Van Riebeeck Park in Oranjezicht, going into Deer Park, hitting the trails on the slopes of Table Mountain, through Signal Hill for breathtaking views of the city bowl and finishing at the Green Point Common Fields.

On Sunday, 14 September, the Half Marathon is a 21,1km race through Green Point, De Waterkant, Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton.

Road closures

There willbe an impact on traffic on roads in Green Point, Mouille Point and Sea Point on Saturday. On Sunday, there will be significant road closures and a temporary impact in Green Point, De Waterkant, Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton between 05:00 and 11:00.

Roads that will be impacted include Alfred Street (Green Point), Beach Road (Sea Point), Clarens Road (Sea Point), Kloof Road and Victoria Road (Camps Bay).

Saturday, 13 September 2025

• 17km Trail Run – Van Riebeeck Park at 7 am
• 10km Run/Walk – Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point at 7:30 am
• 5km Fun Run - Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point at 8 am
• 5km Pet Walk – Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point at 8:10 am

Sunday, 14 September 2025

• 21,1km Half-Marathon – Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point at 6:30 am

"The Gun Run is one of Cape Town’s most iconic road races, with a history stretching back more than 30 years, and we are proud to be part of it. An event like this helps cement Cape Town’s reputation as a bucket-list running destination, showcasing our world-class road infrastructure, breathtaking natural beauty, and vibrant running community. Our safety and security teams have been working closely with the organisers to ensure a safe, well-managed route that allows runners to enjoy the experience while residents can continue with their daily routines. We wish all the participants a successful race and the very best as they chase their personal goals and new milestones."

- JP Smith, Safety and Security - City of Cape Town

A comprehensive list of all road closures is available below:

Camps Bay/Clifton

- Kloof Rd - between Lower Kloof & Clarens - Northbound closed - Sun 14 6:00 - 9:30
- Lower Kloof Rd - between Victoria & Kloof - Northbound closed - Sun 14 6:00 - 9:30
- Seacliff Rd - between Victoria & Beach - Local access only - Sat 13 6:45 - 8:30/ Sun 14 6:30 - 10:00
- Victoria Rd - between Strathmore & Seacliff - Northbound closed - 6:00 - 10:00

De Waterkant

- Alfred St - between Dock & Port - Both closed - 5:00 - 8:00
- Bennett St - between Port & Prestwich - Both closed - 5:00 - 8:00
- Chiappini St - between Somerset & Prestwich - Eastbound closed - 5:00 - 8:00
- Ebenezer Rd - between Somerset & Port - Northbound closed - 5:00 - 8:00
- Port Rd - between Ebenezer & Alfred - Both closed - 5:00 - 8:00
- Prestwich St - between Chiappini & Bennett - Northbound closed - 5:00 - 8:00
- Somerset Rd - between Ebenezer & Chiappini - Northbound Left Lane only - 5:00 - 8:00

Green Point

- Beach Rd - between Fritz Sonnenberg & Bill Peters - Northbound closed - Sat 13 6:30/ Sun 14 9:40 5:00 - 11:00
- Beach Rd - between Granger Bay & Fritz Sonnenberg - Westbound closed - Sun 14 5:00 - 7:30
- Fritz Sonnenberg Rd - between Granger Bay & Beach - Both closed - Sat 13 5:00 - 10:30/ Sun 14 4:00 - 12:00
- Granger Bay Blvd - between Fritz Sonnenberg & Beach - Northbound Left Lane only - Sun 14 5:00 - 7:30
- Main Rd - between York & Ebenezer - Eastbound Left Lane only - Sun 14 5:00 - 8:30
- Stephan Way - between Fritz Sonnenberg & Hamilton’s - Both closed - Sat 13 5:00 - 10:50/ Sun 14 4:00 - 12:00
- Vlei Rd - between Helen Suzman & Fritz Sonnenberg - Both permit holders only - Sat 13 5:00 - 10:50/ Sun 14 4:00 - 12:00

Sea Point

- Beach Rd - between Three Anchor Bay & Bill Peters - Northbound Left Lane only - Sat 13 6:45 - 9:15/ Sun 14 5:30 - 10:30
- Beach Rd - between Queens & Three Anchor Bay - Northbound closed - Sat 13 6:45 - 9:15/ Sun 14 5:30 - 10:30
- Beach Rd - between Queens & Seacliff - Both closed - Sat 13 6:45 - 8:30/Sun 14 5:00 - 10:30
- Clarens Rd - between Beach & Regent - Both closed - Sun 14 6:00 - 9:00
- Clarens Rd - between Regent & Kloof - Both closed - Sun 14 6:00 - 9:00
- Three Anchor Bay Rd - between Main & Beach - Northbound closed - Sun 14 5:00 - 8:30