Cape Town Marathon's major status in question after cancellation

Running enthusiasts had their Sunday morning upended after the Cape Town Marathon was cancelled at the eleventh hour.

Strong, overnight winds forced organisers to cancel the event after damage to structures and marquee tents along the route.

Deflated runners gathered at the starting point, looking for answers and voicing their frustrations.

It's unclear what the cancellation means for the race's World Abbott Major status, with organisers calling it an unprecedented situation.

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