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Messages of Welcome
COVID Protocols
Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 Protocols for the 2022 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Expo and Race Pack Collection .
COVID Fact Sheet
A Public Health Info Sheet to make sure your Two Oceans experience is a healthy one . – by Dr Lynelle Hoeks and Dr Adrian Rotunno
Architecture of a Champion
Two-time women ’ s winner Gerda Steyn will line up for the 2022 Ultra fired up to go after a third consecutive win . – By Adnaan Mohamed
Contenders for the Ultra Crown
A number of ‘ new faces ’ look set to challenge defending champion Bong ’ musa Mthembu in the men ’ s Ultra . – By Manfred Seidler
Leading Elites in the Half
Here ’ s who looks set to be in the mix for line honours in the 2022 Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon . – By Manfred Seidler
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Everything You Need to Know !
Here ’ s the A to Z of the race , from Anti-litter measures , Blue Numbers and COVID Protocols , to Timing Chips , Tog Bags and Yellow Numbers .
Schedule of Events
The what , when and where of the whole race week , so that you can plan your Two Oceans Experience for 2022 .
Welcome to the Big Running Show
Our Expo and Race Pack Collection section covers it all , including trading hours , COVID protocols , exhibitor guide and the Running Summit programme .
Road Closures & Restrictions
Ensure you and your supporters are familiar with the road closures and restrictions for both race days on the Easter Weekend .
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Getting There
Everything you need to know about getting to the race venue , parking and the shuttle service to get you back to your car after your run .
Parking & Shuttle Map
Start Map
Getting You Going
All the essential info about seeding batches and the tog bag drop service for the start of your race .
56K Route Map
21K Route Map
Where to Fill Up
A full list of all the refreshment stations along the route for Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon runners .
In the Event That You Need Help …
Just in case something goes wrong during your run , here ’ s where to get medical attention if you need it .
Ubizo – ‘ The Calling ’
The new Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon masterpiece of a theme song is as emotionally stirring as it is lyrically haunting .
By Runners , For Runners
The 2022 races will once again feature teams of volunteer pace setters , running to help others achieve their target times . – By Adnaan Mohamed
Blind Determination
Paralympic silver medallist Louzanne Coetzee will make history at the TTOM Half Marathon as the first blind pace setter in South Africa .
The Most Famous Name
Join us for a trip back to the early 1970s to find out how the name of the Two Oceans Marathon originated . – By Sean Falconer
This magazine is published on behalf of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC by magazine , trading as Run Squirrel Run .
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Editorial Director Lindy-Joy Dennis Editor Sean Falconer Designer Caroline Collings Contributors Adnaan Mohamed , Manfred Seidler , Dr Lynelle Hoeks , Dr Adrian Rotunno , Lindy- Joy Dennis , Sean Falconer , Roxanne Martin Cover image Shawn Benjamin / Ark Images
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‘ Two Oceans ’ and ‘ Two Oceans Marathon ’ are registered trademarks and may not be used without prior written permission . Published for the Two Oceans Marathon NPC by Run Squirrel Run ( Pty ) Ltd . Copyright Run Squirrel Run ( Pty ) Ltd 2022 . All rights reserved . Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission of the Publisher . Opinions expressed are those of the author and not the Two Oceans Marathon NPC .
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