# Road running: Cape Town Marathon CEO Clark Gardner has expressed devastation after the race was cancelled due to strong, uncontrollable winds reaching about 40 kilometres per hour. Over 24-thousand runners from around the world were set to compete in the 42.2-kilometre event. Gardner says the decision is supported by sponsors and the City of Cape Town stating that safety must always come first:
Road running: Cape Town Marathon management devastated by event cancellation [SOUND]
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