Elite Athlete Programme

Elite Athlete Programme

10 April 2025

About

The Two Oceans Marathon attracts a large elite field from around the world each year. Elite athletes must meet set criteria for inclusion in the race as an elite athlete and in order to receive a seeding in batch A.

The TOM elite athlete manager works closely with the elites each year to ensure a smooth entry and race day experience. This includes facilitating a pre-race elite athlete workshop to ensure all elites have managed to enter and are familiar with the finish field layout, SAIDS testing requirements, drinks protocols and the post-race press conference and prize giving.

elite athlete programme guidelines

  • A maximum of 120 Athletes will be accepted to compete in the Elite Field in the Half and Ultra Marathon each
  • All athletes need to apply to be accepted into the Elite Field
  • Please refer to the Elite Athlete Guidelines for all related information and timelines
  • Applications are done via club managers, agents or by individual athletes
  • Individual athletes must apply via the application form above before the closing date
  • Club managers must complete the Club Application Spreadsheet and send it back to the Elite Athlete Manager before the application closing date
  • In order to be accepted into the Elite Field athletes need to meet the qualifying criteria
  • Applications open: 15 November 2025
  • Applications close: 23 January 2026. No applications will be considered after this date.
  • The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon reserves the right to accept or reject any application for participation at its sole discretion
  • For queries please contact elite@twooceansmarathon.org.za

Apply

If you’re an athlete manager and would like to find out more about entering your athlete(s) in our next event, please contact us below. Elite athletes must be entered via the TOM elite athlete manager.

Going the distance

9Miles Project works with disadvantaged and at-risk youth from marginalized communities in Cape Town (particularly the informal settlements in Strandfontein) as well as Elands Bay on the West Coast, and Sea Vista in the Eastern Cape.

Our vision is to offer safe spaces and structured after-school and welfare programs that nurture and empower vulnerable youth and build healthier and more resilient families and communities.

Transformation is achieved through surf therapy, food aid (including a community food program that serves 700 meals per day), supplementary academic support, life skills, and leadership training, educational trips, community events, and day-to-day mentorship and holistic support.

Our slogan “going the distance” is not just something nice to say. We walk a long road with people and passionately believe that everyone is perfect for their purpose, that human potential is unlimited, that with the right support all youth can flourish.

Pricing

Contact

Half Marathon Charity Voucher 
R3 500.00 
Ultra Marathon Charity Voucher:
R4 000

Nigel Savel
082 997 8754

Email: info@9milesproject.org

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9 Miles Project

9Miles Project works with disadvantaged and at-risk youth from marginalized communities in Cape Town (particularly the informal settlements in Strandfontein) as well as Elands Bay on the West Coast, and Sea Vista in the Eastern Cape.

Our vision is to offer safe spaces and structured after-school and welfare programs that nurture and empower vulnerable youth and build healthier and more resilient families and communities.

Transformation is achieved through surf therapy, food aid (including a community food program that serves 700 meals per day), supplementary academic support, life skills, and leadership training, educational trips, community events, and day-to-day mentorship and holistic support.

Our slogan “going the distance” is not just something nice to say. We walk a long road with people and passionately believe that everyone is perfect for their purpose, that human potential is unlimited, that with the right support all youth can flourish.

Pricing

Half Marathon Charity Voucher 
R3 500,00

Contact

Sher’Neil Savel
Tel: 082 997 8754
Email: info@9milesproject.org