ON THE TWO OCEANS
INTRODUCTION
56km Ultra Marathon
Saturday 11 April 2026
The iconic ultra marathon takes athletes on a spectacular course around the Cape Peninsula, including traversing Chapman’ s Peak, which is often cited as one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world. Other highlights include the natural splendour of Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Hout Bay, Noordhoek, Constantia and Newlands, as well as the throngs of spirited supporters lining the route.
START: Newlands Main Road, at Newlands Swimming Pool FINISH: UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch CUT-OFF: 7 Hours( Batch gun-to-mat timing)
QUALIFYING RACES 42.2km sub 5:00 50km sub 6:30 56km sub 7:00 90km sub 12:00 100 + km sub: 13:30
ENTRY FEES
• Licensed SA Athletes: R840.00
• Unlicensed SA Athletes: N / A
• Rest of Africa Athletes: R1030.00
• International Athletes: R3080.00
21.1km Half Marathon
Sunday 12 April 2026
The Two Oceans Half Marathon was added to the event in 1998, and attracts a sold-out field year-on-year. It’ s a great event if you’ d love to be a part of the Two Oceans Marathon vibe, but are not quite ready for the gruelling challenge of the ultra marathon. You’ ll run through Claremont, Wynberg and Constantia, climb the famed Southern Cross Drive, and then make your way back through Newlands to the UCT Finish Fields in Rondebosch. Expect an incredible atmosphere, as the route is always lined by enthusiastic supporters!
START: Main Road Newlands, at Newlands Swimming Pool FINISH: UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch CUT-OFF: 3 Hours 30 minutes( Batch gun-to-mat timing)
THE PROMISE
After some challenging times for the event in recent years, the Two Oceans Marathon NPC and Stillwater Sports have committed to a five-point plan to restore the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon to its position as a world-class event and frontrunner amongst South African endurance races.
RESET WITH PURPOSE: Acknowledge and learn from the past, build on our
1 successes, and deliver a truly world-class event
ENTRANT-FIRST: Prioritise every aspect of the runner’ s journey, from
2 registration to the finish line, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
SPONSOR EXCELLENCE: Embed our sponsors at the heart of the event’ s
3 success, delivering unmatched visibility, engagement, and value
SHOWCASE OUR CITY: Celebrate Cape Town and South Africa on the global
4 stage, presenting the race as a proud symbol of our heritage and beauty.
DRIVE IMPACT: Create meaningful benefits for local businesses, tourism,
5 and communities long after race day.
DON’ T MISS THE ENTRY WINDOW!
Please take careful note of the different sections of the entry process and make sure you don’ t miss the closing dates for the race you’ d like to enter.
ENTRY FEES
• Licensed SA Athletes: R450.00
• Unlicensed SA Athletes: R450.00 plus R75.00 for temp license
• Rest of Africa Athletes: R830.00
• International Athletes: R2160.00
PLEASE FOLLOW THE RACE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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