The organisers of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon are proud to welcome Bootlegger as an official Event Partner of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD from 2026, in a three-year partnership.
“We are proud to welcome Bootlegger to the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD family,” says Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC. “Their commitment to quality and community aligns perfectly with the spirit of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon, and we look forward to sharing this partnership with our runners and supporters in 2026.”
Joining Chris in welcoming Bootlegger, Wade Bromfield, General Manager of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD, added: “Bootlegger brings energy, passion, and a love for people, values at the heart of the Two Oceans Marathon. Having them on board as an official Event Partner adds an exciting dimension to the 2026 event experience for everyone involved.”
Bootlegger is a premium South African café brand, known for great coffee, all-day dining, and a strong community vibe. With 100+ stores, it’s a hub for quality, consistency, and active lifestyle enthusiasts.
Miguel Netto, Group Head of Marketing at Bootlegger, commented on the partnership: “From a brand perspective, this partnership makes complete sense for Bootlegger. We’ve built a strong national presence rooted in quality, consistency, and community, and the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon brings all of this together on a grand scale. Working closely with the Two Oceans team, we see this as an opportunity to elevate the overall experience across every touchpoint, delivering a world-class standard for runners and supporters.”
Pieter Bloem, Co-Founder of Bootlegger, added: “The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting events, and we’re proud to be partnering with a platform of this calibre. At Bootlegger, we’ve always believed in building a brand that sits at the centre of people’s daily rituals and active lifestyles. This partnership allows us to extend that into a space that brings together thousands of passionate runners and supporters, and to deliver our product in a way that enhances the overall event experience.”
As part of the partnership, Bootlegger will play an active role across race weekend, bringing its signature coffee experience to runners and supporters alike.
EVENT INFORMATION: Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD
| Thursday 09 April 2026 | Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon International Friendship Run |
| Friday 10 April 2026 | Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run Start Time: 07:00 |
| Saturday 11 April 2026 | Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon Start Time: 05:15 |
| Sunday 12 April 2026 | Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon Start Time: 06:15 |
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Websites: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
For entry and/or event related queries please email Patiswa@twooceansmarathon.org.za
About the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD:
The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD is one of South Africa’s most iconic running events, widely celebrated as “the world’s most beautiful marathon.” It features two flagship events – the renowned 56km Ultra Marathon and the hugely popular 21.1km Half Marathon – both offering runners unforgettable coastal and mountain scenery around the Cape Peninsula.
About Bootlegger:
Bootlegger is a premium South African café brand known for its all day dining experience, exceptional coffee, and strong community focus. With a growing national footprint of over 100 stores, Bootlegger has become a go to destination for quality, consistency, and connection. The brand is deeply embedded in South Africa’s active lifestyle community, supporting runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes through partnerships, events, and everyday experiences.
About the Two Oceans Marathon NPC:
The Two Oceans Marathon NPC is the owner and custodian of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, responsible for the event’s heritage, brand identity, public-benefit mandate, overseeing the delivery of world-class experiences for its entrants, and long-term strategic direction. The TOM NPC ensures the event will continue to positively impact local communities and promote Cape Town and South Africa, on the global stage.
About Stillwater Sports:
Stillwater Sports is the appointed Staging and Commercial Partner of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD under a long-term licensing and staging agreement, concluded with the TOM NPC. In terms of the agreement, Stillwater Sports is responsible for delivering world-class event operations, enhancing the runner experience, driving commercial growth, all while expanding the event’s reach and runner value. Stillwater Sports is a leading Sports Marketing and Event Management Agency, based in South Africa, and active across Southern Africa.
