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FOREWORD
Welcome to the new TTOM Digimag, from the TOM NPC Chairperson, TTOM Race Director and Official Recovery Partner.
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TTOM LEGEND: Edging Closer to a Treble
Afzal Dhansay is just two Trail Runs away from becoming just the second athlete ever to earn three TTOM Blue Numbers.
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IN TWO OCEANS NEWS
Check out some of the latest news, announcements and events of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon.
SPONSOR NEWS: Welcome Aboard, Cipla!
We’ re proud to welcome Cipla as the official Recovery Partner of the event, beginning a three-year partnership in 2026.
RULES: # RunHonest and Make Every Step Count
Bending or ignoring the TTOM rules can have serious consequences, and this is why we are launching the # RunHonest Campaign.
HAVE YOUR SAY: The Tee is Tops!
Here are some of the overwhelmingly positive messages we received after unveiling the official race T-shirts for 2026.
ELITES: Prize Money Upped!
The TTOM bar is set to be even higher in 2026 with an impressive, combined prize purse of R2.6 million!
INSPIRATION: Bean There, Run That
It’ s a privilege to share the story of Taylor‘ Bean’ van Wyk’ s debut half marathon at last year’ s Totalsports Two Oceans event.
HISTORY: Of Fish Horns and Cannons
The traditional blowing of the fish horn is set to make a return to the TTOM this year, alongside the historic starting cannon.
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TRAIL RUN: Entries Up for Grabs
The TTOM Trail Run offers runners another chance to be part of the 2026 event, but don’ t wait too long to enter!
MERCHANDISE: Two Oceans Clothing
Check out the range of event clothing and caps, including an exclusive Blue Number Club range, available for pre-order now.
TTOM LEGEND: A Unique Treble
To date, Norrie Williamson is the only athlete to earn three separate TTOM Blue Numbers in the Ultra, Half and Trail Runs.
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THE SHIP’ S LOG: Age is but a Number
Seeing so many 70 and 80-year-old BNC members entered in the 2026 event proves that age is no limiting factor in TTOM participation.
THE BENEFITS OF BLUE
Earning a coveted Blue Number and membership of the Blue Number Club( BNC) brings with it some really cool perks!
TRAINING: Taking on the Hills
Make sure you include hill work in your training programme, as it will boost your strength, endurance and speed for your TTOM run.
TRAINING: Stick with the Programme
Make sure you understand your training programme – and can keep going with it – to achieve your TTOM race goals.
TRAINING: Marathon Recovery Essentials
All TTOM Ultra entrants need to run a qualifying marathon, but it’ s also important to have some down-time after your marathon.
NUTRITION: Fix the Pre-Race Blunders
Leading up to your big race, the last thing you want to do is eat too much of the wrong foods, and too little of the right foods.
NUTRITION: Boost Your Body
Intense training may cause immunosuppression, so remember these tips to minimise the risk of infection and improve recovery.
HEALTH & WELLNESS: Take a Day Off
Runners don’ t like to skip training sessions due to colds or flu, so here’ s how to decide when you really should take a day off.
STATISTICS: By The Numbers
We once again dig down into some interesting event statistics, including growth of the races, most wins, and a Blue Number rollcall.
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