15 - 20 MARCH 2026
A motor vehicle rally paying homage to the various endurance rallies from a bygone era. Reimagined in the African context in what is arguably the most beautiful area on the southern tip of South Africa.
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A TRUE GRAND TOUR
IT ALL STARTS WITH A DREAM
This grand touring regularity rally that spans the ages from vintage, to classic to modern vehicles in four different categories creating a truly unique rally that inspires ones soul and creates the most incredible lifelong memories and friends.
The 2026 Cape 1000 marked a memorable fifth edition of South Africa’s most beautiful drive, with around 70 remarkable cars, a spectacular Western Cape route, enthusiastic public support and an atmosphere that blended heritage, hospitality and driving passion in equal measure. From the Show & Shine and opening celebrations in Cape Town to the final finish at the V&A Waterfront, the event showcased the very best of the Cape through iconic roads, unforgettable scenery and a field spanning classics, modern classics and supercars. Independent coverage from Business Day and CAR Magazine reinforced the event’s growing stature, with CAR Magazines describing it as one of the foremost fixtures on the automotive calendar and noting that more than R300,000 was raised for worthy causes during the 2026 edition.



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View all Partners“We had a fantastic time on the Cape 1000, we weren’t quite sure what to expect in terms of doing a rally in South Africa but we were amazed by the variety of scenery and quality of the roads, people were really friendly. The balance of the rally was spot on! We urge people outside of Africa to register and enjoy the rally for themselves.”
SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL DRIVE












