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RACE INFO
TAKE THE Train!
Enjoy safe, convenient travel to the start, along the route, and back from the finish with the Metrorail services of PRASA. Here’ s how it all works.
To make race morning easier for runners and spectators, the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD has partnered with PRASA to provide dedicated, safe and reliable Metrorail services on race weekend. We strongly encourage participants and supporters to make use of the train services to avoid road closures, traffic congestion, and parking restrictions around the start and finish areas.
This partnership forms part of the event’ s commitment to safe transport, reduced congestion, and a better race-day experience for everyone.
There’ s a whole list of good reasons to use Metrorail on race weekend:
• Dedicated early-morning trains for runners
• Direct access to start and finish areas
• Trains timed around race schedules
• Park-and-ride options available
• Security and crowd management in place
• Coordinated with race operations and City authorities
• One of the safest and most efficient ways to travel on race day
All services are being operated in coordination with the race organising team, with additional security, staff presence, and controlled access at key stations.
GETTING TO THE ULTRA MARATHON START
Dedicated early morning trains from various stations to Newlands Station, with brief stops at various stations along the way. Runners can use any station on these routes to get the Start, which is walking distance from Newlands Station. Then after the race, dedicated return trains will take runners back to their stations of original departure.
These trains are scheduled specifically for runners to ensure arrival well before start times. Other scheduled Metrorail services can also be used on race day.
Pre-race departure and arrival times for dedicated trains:
• Cape Town- Newlands: 03h50- 04h12
• Simon’ s Town- Newlands: 03h20- 04h21
• Fish Hoek- Newlands: 03:25- 04h05
• Kraaifontein- Newlands: 03h10- 04h20)
• Strand- Newlands: 02h45- 04h20( Note: change at Bellville)
Post-race departure and arrival times for dedicated trains *:
• Newlands- Cape Town: 13h45- 14h07
• Newlands- Simon’ s Town: 13h30- 14h30
• Newlands- Fish Hoek: 14h00- 14h40
• Newlands- Kraaifontein: 14h05- 15h10
• Newlands- Strand: 14h05- 15h44( Note: change at Bellville)
* Runners can also catch the return trains from Rosebank or Rondebosch Stations, which are closer to the finish venue at UCT than Newlands Station.
An event shuttle services will run between the Finish venue at UCT and nearby stations after the race, so that runners can catch their return train.
ULTRA MARATHON SPECTATOR TRAINS
Spectators can travel by train to watch runners at one of the most iconic points on the route, St James, and then return to Newlands, or Rosebank or Rondebosch Stations if they prefer getting a bit closer to the Finish venue at UCT
Expected timing:
• First runner at St James: ± 06h00
• Last runner at St James: ± 08h00
• Return trains scheduled after final runners are past
This is one of the easiest and safest ways to see the race without road access delays.
GETTING TO THE HALF MARATHON START
Dedicated early morning trains from various stations to Newlands Station, with brief stops at various stations along the way. Runners can use any station on these routes to get the Start, which is walking distance from Newlands Station. Then after the race, dedicated return trains will take runners back to their stations of original departure.
These trains are scheduled specifically for runners to ensure arrival well before start times. Other scheduled Metrorail services can also be used on race day.
Pre-race departure and arrival times for dedicated trains:
• Cape Town- Newlands: 04h50- 05h12
• Simon’ s Town- Newlands: 04h25- 05h26
• Fish Hoek- Newlands: 04:30- 05h10
• Kraaifontein- Newlands: 04h10- 05h20)
• Strand- Newlands: 03h40- 05h20( Note: change at Bellville)
Post-race departure and arrival times for dedicated trains *:
• Newlands- Cape Town: 13h45- 14h07
• Newlands- Simon’ s Town: 13h30- 14h30
• Newlands- Fish Hoek: 14h00- 14h40
• Newlands- Kraaifontein: 14h05- 15h10
• Newlands- Strand: 14h05- 15h44( Note: change at Bellville)
* Runners can also catch the return trains from Rosebank or Rondebosch Stations, which are closer to the finish venue at UCT than Newlands Station.
An event shuttle services will run between the Finish venue at UCT and nearby stations after the race, so that runners can catch their return train.
PARK & RIDE OPTIONS
Secure parking will be available at selected stations, allowing runners and spectators to:
• Park safely
• Travel by train to the start / route / finish
• Avoid road closures and delays
TICKET INFORMATION
• Special race-weekend train tickets available at the Race Expo
• Dedicated sales counter at the Expo
• Tickets valid for race-day services
• Limited capacity – early purchase recommended
SAFETY & SECURITY
All race-day rail services are part of a joint operational plan between the race organisers and PRASA, including:
• Additional security at stations
• Controlled platform access
• Crowd management teams
• Event staff and volunteers present
• Integrated emergency planning
• Coordination with City and race operations
Passengers are encouraged to follow staff instructions at all times to ensure a smooth and safe experience.
CHECK THE TIMETABLE
Click here to go to the full PRASA Metrorail timetables for the weekend of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD. Find your departure station and make sure you’ re on time to catch the train to the start and back again. Easy, safe and convenient!
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