49 Map of the Expo
51 Celebrate Global Running
The Cape Town International Friendship Run sets the tone for an unforgettable race weekend for our international visitors.
52 Time to Hit the Trails
The TTOM Trail Run offers trail enthusiasts a chance to experience the beauty and challenge of Table Mountain’ s iconic trails.
56 Getting There … and Back
Make sure you’ ve mapped out getting to the start venue, parking the car, walking to the start – and getting back again after your run.
58 Maps of the Start Parking Areas
60 Map of the Shuttle Service route
62 Take the Train!
Enjoy safe, convenient travel to the start, along the route, and back from the finish with the Metrorail services. Here’ s how it all works.
64 Note These No-Go Roads
If you intend heading out on the route to support your runners, take note of these road closures and restrictions.
76 Enhanced Runner Care with Cipla
As the Official Recovery Partner of the event, Cipla will play a key role in supporting runners before, during, and after race day.
78 Map of the Finish
80 Ultra Contenders to Watch
Let’ s take a look at some of the leading contenders in the men’ s and women’ s Ultra Marathon.
82 Chasing Half Marathon Glory
Here are a few of the leading contenders aiming to be in the mix for Half Marathon line honours.
84 Show Me the Money!
The event is raising the bar even higher in 2026, thanks to offering a combined( increased) prize purse of R2.6 million.
85 Chasing the Clock
The course records in the iconic TTOM Ultra have only been held by eight men and 10 women in the 54-year history of the event!
86 The BNC Elders
We chatted to some of the oldest Blue Number Club members about TTOM memories and motivation to undertake more voyages.
90 Motivational‘ Youngsters’
We also asked a few of the youngest Blue Number Club members what motivated them in their voyage to their Blue Numbers.
67 The Start
From start times, seeding batches, tog bags, toilets and more, this will tell you when and where you need to be on race morning.
69 Map of the Start
92 Ship’ s Log: The Youngest Blues
We take a look at the youngest runners to achieve Blue Numbers in the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD.
94 THE BENEFITS OF BLUE
Earning a coveted Blue Number and membership of the Blue Number Club( BNC) brings with it some really cool perks!
Images: Two Oceans Marathon
70 The Route
Here’ s all the need-to-know info about the route of the Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon, including hydration stations, cutoffs and more.
72 Maps of the Ultra and Half Routes
75 Setting the Pace
A team of seasoned pacesetters will be in action in both the Ultra and Half, to help their fellow runners achieve their target times.
96 TTOM Trailblazers
Dominic Wills and Shirley Whitmore will both be aiming to extend their remarkable records of longevity in the TTOM Trail Run.
98 Carrying Flags and Dreams
The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD is blessed with some of the best volunteer pacesetters in the business!
100 Pioneering Blues
Take a trip down memory lane to find out more about the first men and women to earn Blue Numbers in the late 70s and early 80s.
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