Most Half Marathon Voyages by Men
Most Half Marathon Voyages by Women
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Half Marathon Legends
Total Light Blue Numbers: 2637
• For 10 Finishes: 2633
• For 3 wins: 4
The Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon was first run in 1998 and has seen 27 editions take place. A total of 2633 runners have earned a permanent Light Blue Number for completing the Half Marathon 10 times or more, with a further four runners achieving their Light Blue Numbers by winning the race three times, including
Five-time women’ s winner Helalia Johannes( Namibia) and fourtime men’ s winner Stephen Mokoka.
Only one runner, Allan Knighton-Fitt, has finished the race every single year thus far, putting him out front with 27 Half Marathon medals, while Richard Hook and Marlene James are both on 26 medals. At present, a total of 94 runners have finished the race 20 times or more, including current TOM NPC Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt( 20 Half medals – to go with his 12 Ultra medals).
Leading Men in the 2027 Half Marathon
These men listed below are the all-time leaders on medal count for the Half Marathon, and the 13 marked in bold will be running once again in the 2027 edition of the Half. These runners represent the gold standard of TTOM Half Marathon consistency. Not satisfied with a collective 317 medals between them, they will be tackling the tough Southern Cross stretch once again in 2027 as they further cement their individual legacies in the event.
Most Half Marathon Voyages by Men
( Names in bold are entered for the 2027 race)
27 |
Allan Knighton-Fitt |
26 |
Richard Hook |
25 |
Wayne Petersen |
25 |
Rassie Pretorius |
25 |
Gerald Sullivan |
24 |
Dick Bradshaw |
24 |
Paul Maggott |
24 |
Andries Swart |
24 |
Johan Lategan |
24 |
Roderick Mann |
24 |
Brent Walsh |
23 |
John Boon |
23 |
Joubert Hofmeyr |
23 |
James Downie |
23 |
Steve Mochrie |
Marlene James
Leading women in the Half marathon
When it comes to the Half Marathon, these 15 women are the most decorated permanent number-holding women in the 27-year history of the Half Marathon, and nine of them will be lining up for the 2027 edition of the race. Together, they have an incredible 210 medals between them … and seemingly have no plans to retire just yet. This is no mere list, it’ s hundreds of kilometres of pure finish-line hardware! With this proven track record of consistently conquering every climb, we can’ t wait to welcome them home at the finish next year.
Most Half Marathon Voyages by Women
( Names in bold are entered for the 2027 race)
26 |
Marlene James |
25 |
Annemarie Brand |
25 |
Heleen Kilian |
25 |
Michele Priestman |
23 |
Carina Cawcutt |
23 |
Beverley Charters |
23 |
Elizabeth-Ann Daniels |
23 |
Cheryl Smith |
Allan Knighton-Fitt
22 |
Carol Gahwiler |
21 |
Jean Bradshaw |
21 |
Lynda Fillmore |
21 |
Nicola Frieslaar |
21 |
Genie Johnson |
21 |
Samantha Kriger |
21 |
Annemarie Merkle |
Stats: Courtesy EsyReg / Images: Two Oceans Marathon
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