Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 102, January 2018 | Page 35
Counting Down
to Easter
The Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon and
Half Marathon will be run on Easter Saturday,
31 March 2018. Here’s all the latest news from
the world’s most beautiful marathon!
ENTRIES GONE IN A FLASH…
BUT A FEW ARE STILL LEFT
T
he 2018 Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon once again broke all
records when the event reached its 11,000 entry limit in just two days,
smashing the 32-day record set by the 2017 event. The event has
consistently sold out since 2014, but the speed at which entries sold out this
year still took the organisers – and many runners – by surprise. Meanwhile, the
huge demand for Half Marathon entries once again saw them sell out in record
time as 26,000 runners put their names into the hat for a ballot entry.
This left a number of runners disappointed to have missed out, but
fortunately 2000 Half Marathon entries and (for the first time) a limited
number of Ultra Marathon charity entries went on sale from 4 December
2017 through the OMTOM charity partners. In addition, substitution entries
open on 9 January 2018, which allows runners who can no longer participate
to withdraw and pass on their entry to another runner within the entry
system. Substitutions will close on 28 February.
All OMTOM entrants are required to update their online profiles with their
2018 running club license numbers (unless running with a temporary licence
in the Half Marathon) and qualifier details (for the Ultra Marathon) by 5pm
on 28 February 2018. Runners who fail to meet this deadline will forfeit their
entry. This year, a new feature allows clubs to do the verification on behalf of
their athletes between 1 and 6 March.
SUPPORT THE OFFICIAL BENEFICIARIES
Four organisations
have been chosen as
official beneficiaries
of the 2018 Old
Mutual Two Oceans
Marathon, and
runners can make
a donation to their
favourite beneficiary
when entering any of
the events forming part of the 2018 OMTOM, including the Fun Runs.
• Wildlands Conservation Trust runs seven programmes carried out
across six provinces focused on growing and bartering trees as well as
collecting waste, to conserving the natural environment and heritage
of SA.
• The Igazi Foundation is the only dedicated blood cancer service
NGO in Southern Africa that is committed to the ongoing development
of Haematology.
• Waves For Change is an award-winning programme that provides
a child-friendly mental health service to at-risk youth living in unstable
communities.
• The Chaeli Campaign is a non-profit organisation that works to
mobilise the minds and bodies of children with disabilities.
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The first ever Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon
Training Guide is available for free download or
printing at https://joom.ag/NyvL. Brought to you by
Modern Athlete magazine and the Sports Science
Institute of South Africa, the OMTOM Training Guide
contains three training programmes each for the Ultra
Marathon and Half Marathon, plus training advice for
the Trail Runs and other essential race info.
RUNNERS’ VILLAGE APPLICATIONS OPEN
Every year, financial
constraints prevent
many talented athletes in
disadvantaged communities
from participating in the
Old Mutual Two Oceans
Marathon. In an effort to
give these athletes the
opportunity to be a part of
the world’s most beautiful marathon, the Two Oceans Marathon NPC invites
running clubs to assist their less privileged members to apply to be part of
the Runners’ Village over the Easter Weekend.
These athletes will be accommodated at the Cape Academy of
Mathematics, Science and Technology in Tokai, from Friday 30 March, with
meals, accommodation and race-day transport to the start provided. For
more information, please call Patiswa on 087 740 5260, or e-mail
[email protected]. Applications close on 28 February.
DIARISE THE OMTOM EXPO DATES
As the official race number collection point for the Old Mutual Two Oceans
Marathon, the OMTOM Expo attracts more than 55,000 visitors over three days
and offers visitors all sorts of interesting
stands, featuring top sporting brands,
apparel, supplements, outdoor adventure
sports, sporting tours and more. The Expo
will take place on the following days:
• Wednesday 28 March (10h00 to 19h00)
• Thursday 29 March (10h00 to 19h00)
• Friday 30 March (09h00 to 17h00)
OMTOM AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Website: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
Call: 0861 262 326 / 021 799 3040
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwoOceansMarathon
Twitter: www.twitter.com/2OceansMarathon
Instagram: www.instagram.com/2oceansmarathon
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