Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 104, March 2018 | Page 21

Final Countdown
The Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon will be run on Easter
Saturday, 31 March. Here’s all the latest news from the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon.
FINAL NOTES ON ENTRIES
With the 2018 edition of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon (OMTOM) just around the corner, here’s what you need to know as you count down to race day:
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The OMTOM entry portal will close at 5pm on 28 February, and no further changes or substitutions can be made thereafter. It is vital that you upload your qualifying
marathon results (for Ultra runners) and any other information still outstanding.
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Running Clubs will have an opportunity to log into the OMTOM’s entry portal between 1 and 6 March, to verify their members’ 2018 club license details. Runners
whose details are not uploaded by 28 February and verified by 6 March will forfeit their entry.
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Your Race Number and Start Group will be sent to you via email and SMS by the middle of March.
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Online entries for the Old Mutual Two Oceans Fun Runs close on 28 February, but limited entries will also be available at the OMTOM Expo on 28 and 29 March, as
well as on the UCT Sports Field on 30 March.
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
If the OMTOM’s
oldest runners have
taught us anything,
it is that age
shouldn’t stop you
from doing what you
love. Meet some of
the 2018 OMTOM’s
oldest runners:
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Oldest Runner: Eric Webster - 90 (21km)
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Oldest Ultra runner: Brian Key – 79
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Oldest female Ultra runner: Willemien Smuts – 77
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Number of Ultra runners over 70: 42
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Number of 21km runners over 70: 176 (6 over 80)
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Number of 24km Trail runners over 60: 14
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Number of 12km Trail runners over 60: 28 (1 over 70)
SEE YOU AT THE OMTOM EXPO
Want to experience the latest
trends in running and the
sporting arena? Then make
your way to the Old Mutual
Two Oceans Marathon Expo
between 28 and 30 March
2018, and be a part of the
excitement leading up to
OMTOM 2018. Held at the Cape
Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on the Cape Town Foreshore,
the OMTOM Expo is an exciting show with exhibitors ranging from top sporting
brands, apparel and supplements, to outdoor adventure sports and sporting
tours. It is also the only place where OMTOM participants can collect their
registration packs!
Expo Dates and Times
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Wednesday, 28 March 2018: 10am – 7pm
Thursday, 29 March 2018: 10am – 7pm
Friday, 30 April 2018: 9am – 5pm
TACKLING THE WATER CRISIS
With the City of Cape Town
and parts of the Western
Cape in the midst of a
severe drought, the OMTOM
organisers have been
working around the clock to
ensure the 49th edition of
the world’s most beautiful
marathon is fully aligned with
plans to avoid Day Zero.
Events like the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon are critical to the region’s
economy, with the OMTOM alone generating over R675 million, creating
thousands of jobs and raising more than R3.5 million for the charities that
use the OMTOM as a fundraising platform every year.
The event has a comprehensive action plan in place, and a number
of water-saving and alternative water-sourcing initiatives are being
implemented to eliminate potable water usage.
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No municipal water will be used at any of the OMTOM events, as
water for race day has been sourced from the Newlands Spring.
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Runners can fill up their hydration packs and bottles at the start of
the race, while refill stations for hydration packs will be positioned
along the route, in support of the #GOGREEN campaign to reduce
plastic and littering.
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There will be no shower facilities at the finish venue, and all taps will
be closed.
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All chemical toilets brought to the various OMTOM sites will use only
certified recycled water.
Please remain conscious of the severe drought and contribute to the water-
saving efforts where you can. Every drop counts!
OMTOM AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Website: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
Call: 087 740 5260
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwoOceansMarathon
Twitter: www.twitter.com/2OceansMarathon
Instagram: www.instagram.com/2oceansmarathon
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