CONTENTS
Images: Two Oceans Marathon
04 Foreword Messages
Messages of welcome from the TOM NPC, Title Sponsor Totalsports, TTOM General Manager and TTOM Event Director.
07 NEWS: In TTOM News
Check out the latest news and announcements coming out of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD race office.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Feedback from our Runners
Here are some of the letters, messages and social media comments we’ ve received from our TTOM community in the last few months.
THROWBACK: If You’ re Happy and You Know It …
Running the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON Powered by BYD definitely provides participants with a runner’ s high of note, if these happy snaps from the 2026 race are anything to go by.
INSPIRATION: A Legacy of Lessons on the Road
Louise van der Westhuizen breaks down her TTOM journey, including training and racing alongside her famous father, the winning wisdom she has gained in the process, and fuelling up for the next chapter of this story.
BY THE NUMBERS: TTOM Entries for the Ages
Some early entry stats that give us a snapshot of the age spread of the start lines taking shape for the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD.
24 LEGEND: Not all Heroes Wear Capes
Namibian ultra distance runner Achim Herma has become a local legend in South Africa for being not only a maestro at amassing medals, but also for willingly sharing his expertise with fellow runners.
26 THROWBACK: Catching the TTOM Wave
There are many reasons why TTOM is known as the World’ s Most Beautiful Marathon … and why it’ s one of the biggest running events in South Africa, as these awesome 2026 race pics show.
28 INTERVIEW: Getting to Know the New GM
Following her recent appointment as TTOM General Manager, we sat down with Renée Jordaan to chat about bringing her considerable experience and expertise in sporting events to bear in the work she does.
34 INSPIRATION: Following In Dad’ s Footsteps
Amongst the runners that will line up for the 2027 TTOM Ultra will be one, Jonathon Beard, who proves that the apple really doesn’ t fall far from the proverbial tree!
36 THE SHIP’ S LOG: Returning Legends
In this Edition of the Ship’ s Log, we look at the Blue Number Club legends bringing the heat to TTOM 2027, ready to extend their incredible history in the event.
44 THROWBACK: Tears, Grit and Glory
The power, the pain, and the prestige of the Two Oceans finish line is something you have to earn to understand. Salute to these TTOM 2026 legends who left it all on the home straight!
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