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Messages of Welcome
Welcome to the Club !
The Blue Number Club ( BNC ) has a select few members who gained membership by a faster route than running the race 10 times .
Roll of Honour
The lists of winners of the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra and Half Marathon read like a World-class who ’ s who of road running !
Course Records Holders
Check out the full list of all course records , including age categories and team prizes , for both the Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon .
Contenders for 2023
Let ’ s take a look at some of the leading contenders for line honours in this year ’ s Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon .
Can Gelant Claim a Second Title ?
Elroy Gelant lines up in the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon this year as a strong favourite to take his second title .
New Era of Club Colours Set to Dazzle
The front end of the 2023 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon looks set for a colourful rivalry amongst the leading clubs
Everything You Need to Know !
Here ’ s the A to Z of the race , from Anti-litter Measures and Blue Numbers , to Timing Chips , Tog Bags , Toilets and Yellow Numbers .
Schedule of Events
The what , when and where of the whole race week , so that you can plan your Totalsports Two Oceans Experience for 2023 .
Welcome to the Big Running Show
Our Expo and Race Pack Collection section covers it all , including trading hours and a detailed floorplan with exhibitors .
Expo Floorplan
Expo Exhibitors
Oh Goodie , Goodie !
The 2023 race goodie bags contain products to the value of just under R2 million , thanks to all the contributing brands .
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Jewel in the Crown
The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is set to once again bring thousands of visiting runners flocking to Cape Town .
Expert Insights
Check out the full programme of the Expert Insights talks and presentations happening at the Totalsports Two Oceans Expo .
Road Closures & Restrictions
Ensure you and your supporters are familiar with the road closures and restrictions for both race days on race weekend .
Getting You There on Race Day
Everything you need to know about getting to the race venue and parking , and the shuttle service back to your car after your run .
Parking & Shuttle Map
Track Your Runners
Get ready to track all the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2023 action live on your phone with the SportsSplits app !
Start Map
Start Times & Tog Bag Drop
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
Now It ’ s Time to Recover
What you do , and what you neglect to do immediately after crossing the finish line , directly determines your recovery after the marathon .
Where to Fill Up
A full list of all the refreshment stations along the sachet-free route for the 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 .
Race T-shirts Through the Years
We ’ ve got the full collection of official race Tees since they were introduced in 1973 . Everyone will have their own favourite .
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 Roxanne Martin Designer Caroline Collings Contributors Adnaan Mohamed , Manfred Seidler , Mandla Mapandozi , Stephen Granger , Lindy-Joy Dennis , Roxanne Martin , Sean Falconer Cover image Tobias Ginsberg
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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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