Ultra
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Ultra Marathon

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Saturday, 11 April 2026

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Event Info

The Western Cape’s most prestigious race, the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, takes athletes on a spectacular course around the Cape Peninsula. The milestone 56th edition of our globally iconic 56km route, which sees runners traverse Chapman’s Peak – often cited as the most spectacular coastal drive in the world – takes place on 11 April 2026. 

Other highlights of the Two Oceans Marathon, Africa’s best loved road race, include the natural splendour of Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Hout Bay, Noordhoek, Constantia and Newlands as well as the throngs of spirited supporters lining the route encouraging runners to #ConquerTheCurrent.

Recent estimates show that the Two Oceans Marathon contributes up to R1,5 billion to the local GDP annually. Africa’s biggest running event is backed by South Africa’s leading sports apparel retailer and title sponsor, Totalsports.

The Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon is run under the auspices of World Athletics (WA), Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).

56 KM

Entry Limit
14 000

Start: 5.15

Newlands Main Road,
Newlands Swimming Pool

Finish venue

UCT Rugby Fields,
Upper Campus, Rondebosch

Prepare

Qualification

All ultra marathon entrants must run a qualifying marathon or a longer distance in the specified times as shown below.  

The deadline for all ultra marathon qualifier information and updates on your profile is 15 March 2026. 

Qualifiers run after 30 May 2025 for the TTOM 2026 Ultra Marathon
are accepted.

What Counts As A Qualifying Race?

All standard WA (World Athletics) affiliated marathons, and/or races longer than 42.2 km count as qualifying races, provided that:

  • the race course is officially measured, and
  • the race is officially timed.

Get help if you do not see your race on the TTOM entry system

Email info@twooceansmarathon.org.za to add your race to the list of qualifiers on the TTOM entry system.

Qualifying Criteria

42km

sub 5:00

42km

sub 5:00

48km

sub 6:00

48km

sub 6:00

50km

sub 6:30

50km

sub 6:30

56.6km

sub 7:00

56.6km

sub 7:00

90km

sub 12:00

90.0km

sub 12:00

100+km

sub 13:30

100.0+km

sub 13:30

42km

sub 5:00

42km

sub 5:00

48km

sub 6:00

48km

sub 6:00

50km

sub 6:30

50km

sub 6:30

56.6km

sub 7:00

56.6km

sub 7:00

90km

sub 12:00

90.0km

sub 12:00

100+km

sub 13:30

100.0+km

sub 13:30

Seeding

Your qualifier time will be used to seed you. Faster runners are seeded toward the front; slower runners are further back.

Prize Money & Trophies

All prize money and trophies for the Ultra Marathon will be listed here.

The same prize money for men and women.

OpenAge 40-49Age 50-59Age 60-69Age 70+
1stR 380 000R 12 000R 8 000R 6 000R 4 000
2ndR 220 000R 6 000R 5 000R 4 000R 3 000
3rdR 100 000R 5 000R 4 000R 3 000R 2 000
4thR 60 000R 4 000R 3 000
5thR 40 000R 3 000R 2 000
6thR 30 000
7thR 23 000
8thR 18 000
9thR 14 000
10thR 12 000

Club team prizes are based on the combined times of the team members. It is incumbent on all clubs to notify the race organisers if any of their athletes are not eligible for team prizes. In terms of ASA rules, athletes must be South African citizens and run in their registered club colours to be eligible for team prizes.

The same prize money for men and women.

OPEN TEAM40-4950+
1st4 x R 4 0004 x R 3 0003 x R 1 500
2nd4 x R 2 5004 x R 1 500
3rd4 x R 1 5004 x R 800

The same prize money for men and women.

POSITIONPRIZE MONEY
1stR 12 500
2ndR 10 000
3rdR 7 000
4thR 5 000
5thR 3 000

An athlete must possess a valid SA Passport in order to be eligible for this prize.
The same prize money for men and women.

POSITIONPRIZE MONEY
1stR 10 000
2ndR 7 500
3rdR 5 000
FIRSTTwo Oceans Floating Trophy
SECONDMiami Health Studio Floating Trophy
THIRDVillager Floating Trophy
LAST FINISHERJohn Masureik Floating Trophy
FIRST NOVICENoel Stamper Floating Trophy
FIRST TO CONSTANTIA NEKJohn Smuts Floating Trophy
OLDEST FINISHERC.C. Savage Floating Trophy
FIRSTTwo Oceans Floating Trophy
FIRST TEAMI&J Floating Trophy
FIRST (AGE 40 +)American Swiss Floating Trophy
FIRST (AGE 50 +)Leo Benning Floating Trophy
FIRST WP ATHLETEBrian Benningfield Floating Trophy
YOUNGEST FINISHERChris Roux Floating Trophy
FIRST TEAMCastle Lite Floating Trophy
SECOND TEAMVarsity Sports Floating Trophy
FIRST (AGE 40 +)Dave Venter Floating Trophy
SECOND (AGE 40 +)WP Masters' Association Floating Trophy
FIRST (AGE 50 +)Harry Andrews Floating Trophy
FIRST (AGE 60 +)Chet Sainsbury Floating Trophy
FIRST WP ATHLETEJannie Momberg Floating Trophy
LAST FINISHERJohn Masureik Floating Trophy

Training Guides

Your bespoke training guide to keep you on track, accelerate your progress and empower you on your training journey will be uploaded here as soon as it is ready.

Compulsory Kit

All South African runners competing as part of a club must wear their official club kit during the race to be eligible for club or team prizes. Your race day attire must also comply with the relevant advertising regulations.

Your TTOM race numbers must be worn unaltered on the front and back of your running vest or top at all times and may not be attached to your running shorts.

Each race number includes a disposable timing chip. Please do not bend or fold your race number, or allow it to be covered by hydration pack straps or clothing, as this may interfere with the chip’s signal and antenna. Without a functioning timing chip, you will not receive an official race time, position, or qualify for any prizes.

Hydration packs are permitted; however, they must not cover your race number on either the front or back, as this may interfere with the timing chip.

Club Kit

All South African runners participating in the Ultra Marathon must wear their official club kit. For the Half Marathon, club members are also required to wear their club kit to qualify for team prizes.

Temporary licensed runners in the Half Marathon may wear the official TTOM 2026 Half Marathon T-shirt or a plain, non-branded T-shirt.

Frequently Asked Questions

No problem. Please email Race Office at info@twooceansmarathon.org.za.

In the email, kindly provide the name of your qualifier so it can be added on our side. If you’re an international, you can type in the name of the race yourself. Should you still need assistance you are, of course, free to email us.

What counts as a qualifying race? We accept any local race generating an officially measured time from gun to mat, or mat to mat, and that has submitted proof of official course measurement to our Race Manager. Contact info@twooceansmarathon.org.za for more info. If your international race is not listed, also please contact info@twooceansmarathon.org.za.

Enter

Entry Process

1.

Create or Update Your Profile
Before you can enter, you’ll need a runner profile on our Race Admin System.
Create/Update Profile

2.

Enter the Ballot (Draw)
All Ultra Marathon entries are managed through a ballot system. This means you put your name into the draw — not everyone gets in immediately. There are two Ultra Marathon draws: Draw 1 (for those with 7 medals or more) and Draw 2 (for everyone else).

3.

Wait for the Results
A computer selects names randomly. If you’re successful, you’ll receive an email confirmation (you can also check your profile to see if your name was drawn). Only then can you log in and pay for your entry. Important: If you don’t pay by the payment deadline, you lose your entry.

4.

Finalise Your Profile
Once you’ve paid: Double-check your seeding info, medical details, and club/licence number (if applicable). All updates must be completed by the Profile Update Deadline, or your entry will be forfeited.

Difficulties? Ask our team

Entry Fees

Licensed South African

Ultra Marathon Fee
R 840
  •  

Rest-of-Africa

Ultra Marathon Fee
R 1 030
  •  

International

Ultra Marathon Fee
R 3 080
  •  

Payment Options

Online

If you choose to pay online and not in-store, you can pay via Mastercard or Visa:

  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Instant EFT

In-store

To pay in-store, choose ‘retail store’ as your payment method on the TOM entry system when entering.
You will receive an 11-digit payment reference number. Use this reference to pay at the till in-store.

Race Pack Collection

As a Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon entrant, you are required to collect your race number and race pack at the Expo. You may not collect these once race pack collection closes.

Collecting race pack on behalf of another runner?

May someone collect my race pack on my behalf?

By selecting the “Proxy Collection” option in your race number WhatsApp message, you can assign a trusted individual to collect your race pack on your behalf.

Once completed, your original QR code will be deactivated and replaced with a new one sent to your proxy.

Please do not forward your original message to another person.

Multiple Race Pack Collection

Multiple race pack collection is allowed, provided you follow the proxy race pack collection process above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Substitutions

Substitutions open 20 January 2026 to 28 February 2026 for the Half Marathon and 15 March 2026 for the Ultra Marathon, and until 28 February 2026 for Trail Runs.

Overview

If you have entered and paid for your entry but are unable to participate in the event, you have the option to substitute out via the official Online Entry System (see PROCESS).

Compulsory Rule

It is compulsory for all runners to follow the event’s formal substitution process. Handing your race bib to another runner outside of this process is strictly prohibited.

Failure to comply will result in a disciplinary process and may lead to a ban from future events.

Why This Matters

It is vital that each runner is correctly captured in our system on race day for legal, medical, and safety reasons. Accurate records ensure that emergency services, race officials, and timing systems can identify and assist runners appropriately.

Like-for-Like Substitutions

The responsibility lies with you to find another runner who wishes to take your place and substitute into the race.

  • Only like-for-like substitutions are permitted.
  • A South African runner may only substitute for another South African runner.
  • A Rest-of-Africa runner may only substitute for another Rest-of-Africa runner.
  • An international runner may only substitute for another international runner.
  • Distance categories must also match: for example, a Half Marathon entrant can only be substituted by another Half Marathon runner.

The Substitution Process

Do not pay the original entrant directly. All transactions must be facilitated via the TOM entry system.  

The Entered Runner (withdrawing and to be substituted)
  1. Log into your TTOM profile.
  2. Click the ‘Ballot/Entries’ tab on the left of your profile dashboard, where you will be taken to your current entry summary.
  3. Click the ‘substitute’ button and select whether you want to make your voucher Private or Public.
  4. If you choose to select:

    Private – The Voucher Number will appear on your screen as well as in an email you will receive after substituting out. Send this voucher number to your substitute runner.

    Public – The Voucher Number will automatically be displayed on the list in the ‘Available Substitutions’ tab.

The New Runner (taking over the entry)
  1. Log into your TTOM profile. If you don’t have one, create a profile.
  2. How to receive a voucher:

    Private – You would have received a voucher number from another runner that would have received it via email.

    Public – Click on ‘Available Substitutions’ tab on the left of your Runner’s Dashboard. It will automatically take you to complete your entry. You have 24 hours to make payment.

    NB: Private Voucher – Click on the ‘New Application’ blue button. Enter the Voucher Number in the first Box and click on “GO”. It will BOLDEN and Underline the race for which voucher is valid. Click on the race distance and complete the entry process.

  3. The system will prompt you to enter your outstanding information, if any, plus personal fee and race-related information. Please follow these prompts to the payment stage, where you will be charged the original entry fee plus a substitution fee of R210.

Refunds, Merchandise and Ownership

    • All payments and refunds will be facilitated online via the TTOM Entry System, and no money may change hands directly between parties.
    • Parking, Medal Engraving, Temporary Licences & Hospitality Package purchases will be refunded to the original entrant (if applicable).
    • Donations made to the Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI) will remain with TOMI for distribution to our official beneficiaries.

    All relevant Substitution Process payments and refunds will be facilitated via our TTOM Entry System. No money may change hands between the withdrawing and substitute runner.

Refund process
  1. Refunds will only be done once the Substitution Entrant has finalised and paid for his/her entry, as a first step.
  1. Once you have substituted out, please send your proof of banking details to substitutions@twooceansmarathon.org.za so that your refund may be actioned. Upon receipt of your banking details, please kindly allow 7 working days for your refund to be processed as a South African runner. International runners will be subject to Foreign Exchange submissions to the bank which will take more than 7 working days.
Important Notes

• If nobody takes over your entry it will remain your valid entry and can be used by you on race day.
• You are not allowed to give your race number to someone else. Allowing another individual to run with your race number (and your entry) is against TTOM’s rules and will result in disciplinary action against yourself and the individual running with your number.
• All rules, terms and conditions that apply to the original race entry also apply to runners that substitute.
• Rest-of-Africa and International entrants substituting in and running the Ultra Marathon MUST do a qualifier. South African entrants substituting in and running the Ultra Marathon MUST do a qualifier and belong to an athletics club.
• Swapping entries outside of the Substitution process is strictly prohibited.

Entry Profile Changes

  • No changes to existing runner profiles will be permitted after the respective event deadlines, being 28 February 2026 for the Half Marathon and Trail Run, and 15 March 2026 for the Ultra Marathon. 
  • Runners cannot use their current entry to enter another distance category (e.g. if you have entered the Half Marathon, you can only participate in the Half Marathon)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Date: 56km Saturday 11th April 2026 | 21km Sunday, 12th April 2026
  • Distance: 56km / 21km
  • Start Time: (Exact time TBC)
  • Start Venue: Main Road, Newlands
  • Finish Venue: University of Cape Town

Entries are not first-come-first-served – you must enter a ballot (a random draw).

  • The ballot system is a draw. It is like a lottery. When you apply to ‘enter’, you are applying to go into the draw. You therefore apply to have your name picked or drawn. This is what it means to ‘submit a ballot application’.
  • The ballot/draw is only applicable to local runners and those runners living in South Africa.
  • It is where you apply to stand a chance of being selected to participate in either the Ultra Marathon or Half Marathon. It is a random selection. This means it makes no difference to your chances whether you go into the ballot on the first day or the last day.
  • A South African (local) or runner living in South Africa cannot enter as a Rest-of-Africa or an International participant.
  • International and Rest-of-Africa runners cannot enter as local runners.

Not sure how to enter the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon?

Here’s how:

  1. Update your profile. If you don’t have one, create a profile using this easy step-by-step guide.
  2. After selecting ‘This is me’, fill in your ID number and one-time PIN (OTP). If you do not remember your PIN code, select ‘Forgot PIN’.
  3. Select whether we should send your OTP to either your cell number or email address.
  4. Click ‘Send PIN’ to receive your OTP, and then type in your OTP when prompted. Click ‘OK’.
  5. Follow the prompts and change your password. Follow the prompts and click ‘OK’.
  6. You’ll now be at your Runner’s Dashboard. To enter, click Applications/Entries on the left-hand side in the Dashboard column.
  7.  Click ‘New Application’ and select the event you want to enter.
  8. Fill in all the required information. If you do not yet have your updated ASA Club licence, select the following tick box, agreeing to submit your licence number by the Profile Update deadline. Don’t include any letters, only the number.
  9. If you are successful in the draw, your status will be updated to: ‘Your application is in the draw’. You’ll also be directly notified.

If you are unable to participate in the event and you have successfully entered and paid for your entry, you can substitute out.

Go here for information on how the substitution process works.

You will be refunded, but this refund will only happen once the runner who has taken over your entry has paid for it via the TOM entry system.

You must email your Proof of Banking Details (Confirmation Letter of your banking details) to substitutions@twooceansmarathon.org.za to receive your refund.

Difficulties? Ask our team

Start

Start map

Get your bearings and familiarise yourself with your start and the immediate surrounds.

Start Times

The first batch departs at 5.15 AM 

Batch sizes are approximately 770 per batch

Batches will depart two minutes apart

To ensure a smooth and safe start from Newlands Main Road, runners will be seeded into 19 batches, divided into two groups.

Please read the following information carefully to understand when and where you need to be on race morning.

Official race timing is gun-to-mat (your time starts when your batch starts). If you move to a later batch, your time will be based on that batch’s start. Net (mat-to-mat) times will be available online for personal reference, but only gun-to-mat times count for official results.

Group One (Batches A–P)

  • Start chutes open at 03:30 and close at 05:00.
  • If you are not in your start chute by 05:00, you will be required to load behind Batch P (at Dean Street).
  • In this case, your official race time will begin with the gun time of Batch P.

Group Two (Batches Q–U)

  • Start chutes open at 03:30 and close at 05:20.
  • Batch Q will line up at the Dean Street intersection.
  • Batches Q–U will begin moving forward shortly after 05:20.
  • If you are not in your chute by then, you will be required to load behind Batch U, and your official race time will begin with the gun time of Batch U.

Blue Number Club Start Batches

  • All Blue and Yellow Number Club runners are seeded into Batch J (including Ultra runners with a Light Blue Number in the Half Marathon).
  • Blue Number Club runners with a qualifying marathon time faster than 04:00 have been seeded into Batches A–H, based on their qualifying time.
  • If you are seeded in Batches A–H but prefer to start in the dedicated Blue Number Club batch (J), you may move back. Your official race time will then begin with the gun time of Batch J.

Important Reminders

  • All runners have 7 hours to complete the race to be recognised as official finishers.
  • All medal cut-offs are based on your batch gun start time (e.g. Silver medal = sub 4:00 per batch).
  • Starting in an earlier batch is not permitted and may result in penalties or disqualification.
  • You may move to a later batch, but your time will reflect that batch’s start.
  • Arrive early to avoid being moved to the back.
  • Follow all instructions from marshals for smooth and safe movement.
  • The staggered start system is designed for fairness and safety—please respect it.
  • Spectators are not allowed in the start area.
  • There is no parking at the start. Please use event trains, drop-and-go zones, or pre-paid parking within walking distance.
  • Security personnel and marshals will be positioned along all access routes.
  • Toilets and tog bag facilities are available at the start.
  • Place discarded clothing or plastic bags outside the chute to prevent tripping hazards.
  • No toilets are available inside the chutes—please plan accordingly.
  • Batch entry gates will be clearly marked—entering the incorrect batch is not permitted.
  • You must present your race bib to access your assigned batch.
  • Access to the chutes is from the M3/mountain side only. A pedestrian crossing at Dean Street will assist movement from the Newlands Cricket side.
  • Entry gates are located at the back of each chute—please move forward once inside.

Parking & Transport

Due to limited parking at the start precinct, please plan your drive in with an e-hailing, share-ride or car-pool option. Details about where to park, how to purchase your parking ticket and a shuttle service at the start will be made available as soon as these are finalised.

Nothing can be more stressful than being late on race day! Here’s everything you need to know about getting to the race venue.

Road closures will be in effect on 11 and 12 April 2026 for the duration of both race days. A high volume of runners and spectators is expected around the start venue, so please allow extra travel time to accommodate traffic and parking.

We strongly encourage all participants and supporters to familiarise themselves with the road closures in advance and plan their routes accordingly.

Runners and spectators travelling from the City Centre, Northern, Southern and Eastern Suburbs, Winelands, and Hout Bay will primarily access the start area via the M3, N2, M5, and Imam Haron Road (M24).

The start venue is within walking distance of the designated parking areas, and marshals will be available to guide you to your respective start points.

Pre-paid parking for UCT and surrounding areas close to the start will be available for purchase at the Parking Counter during Registration.

Parking is limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive early to secure a spot.

A map of the area and a QR code with directions to the start line will be printed on your parking disc for your convenience.

We strongly encourage runners to make use of public transport or carpool wherever possible, as the start area is expected to be heavily congested.

Please note: Parking on the M3 is strictly prohibited, and any vehicles parked in contravention of road signage will be ticketed and towed away.

From the
City Centre

Take Nelson Mandela Boulevard onto the N2, then take Exit 8 to Liesbeeck Parkway (M57). Turn right and continue straight onto Campground Road, then Palmyra Road, where pre-paid parking is available at the Groote Schuur High School fields.

From the Northern Suburbs

From the N1 or Koeberg Road, proceed onto the M5, then merge onto the N2 westbound, and take Exit 8 to Liesbeeck Parkway (M57).

Alternatively, take the N1, then the R300, then the N2, and take Exit 8 to Liesbeeck Parkway.

From Liesbeeck Parkway, turn left and continue straight onto Campground Road and Palmyra Road, where pre-paid parking is available at the Groote Schuur High School fields.

From the Eastern Suburbs and Winelands areas

Take the N2 and then the Liesbeeck Parkway offramp (Exit 8). Turn left and proceed straight onto Campground and Palmyra Roads.

Alternatively, take Imam Horan Road onto Palmyra Road, where pre-paid parking is available at the Groote Schuur High School fields.

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Walking Routes to the Start

Once you have legally parked your vehicle or have been dropped off, please follow the designated pedestrian routes below to access the start area safely.

From
UCT Middle Campus

Walk down Stanley Road, then turn right onto Lovers Walk.

Continue as the path bends left and becomes Highstead Road.

Turn right onto Church Street, then left onto Groote Schuur Avenue, and finally right onto Main Road (M4).

From
UCT Upper Campus

From Madiba Circle, walk down Rhodes Memorial Road onto Princess Anne Avenue.

Pass under the M3 bridge and continue onto Klipper Road.

Runners in Group 1 should turn right onto Newlands Drive, then left onto Dean Street.

Runners in Group 2 should continue onto Main Road.

From Vineyard Hotel/Cavendish Mall Parking

From Cavendish parking, walk onto Protea Road, turn right onto Colinton Road, then left onto Kildare Road.

Continue right onto Mains Avenue, then right onto Sans Souci Road, and follow the path leading to Main Road and Dean Street.

From Groote Schuur High School

Exit through the gate closest to Newlands Stadium (Campground Road).

Turn right onto Kelvin Road, proceed through the subway, then turn left onto Boundary Road.

At the traffic circle, turn right to join Dean Street and Main Road.

From Groote Schuur Primary School

Exit through the main entrance gate and turn right onto Campground Road.

Turn left onto Kelvin Road, proceed through the subway, then left onto Boundary Road.

At the circle, turn right to join Dean Street and Main Road.

From Virgin Active Parking/ Stanhope Bridge Area

Proceed along Claremont Boulevard, then walk behind the Southern Sun Hotel (Letterstedt Road).

Turn right onto Mill Street, then right onto Sports Pienaar Road.

Pass Newlands Train Station, then turn left at the circle to join Main Road and Dean Street.

From
Passenger Train

Exit the station onto Sports Pienaar Road (mountain side).

Turn right, then left at the circle to join Main Road and Dean Street.

E-Hailing
Drop-Off

From Cape Town, use the corner of Main Road and Rouwkoop Road, then walk straight through to the back of the start chute.

From Claremont, use the corner of Main Road and Draper Road (before Virgin Active / Protea Road), and follow the Virgin Active parking pathway to the start.

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Shuttle Service

A free race-day shuttle service will operate between the finish venue at UCT and the various designated parking areas.

Start and End Collection Point: UCT Upper Campus North Stop (opposite P6):

A. UCT Middle Campus (Club gazebo area)

B. Mowbray Bus Terminus

C. Corner Sandown and Campground Road

D. Groote Schuur Primary School

E. Groote Schuur High School (also the stop to return to Newlands Station)

F. Sans Souci Girls School – Main Road

G. Corner Main Road and Dean Street

H. Return via Klipper Road to UCT

Tog Bags

Update on Tog Bag Facilities

Tog Bag facilities will be available at the start, just after Dean Street at Great Westerford.

On arrival, you will be issued two bands, one band for your bag and the other band for you to use when claiming your bag at the finish. Make sure the tag is securely fastened around your wrist. No bags will be released without a matching wristband.

Please ensure you remove all items you need before handing in your bag. Once submitted, bags cannot be retrieved due to the high volumes.

Collection point: UCT Upper Campus

Opening times at the start:

  • Saturday: from 03h30
  • Sunday: from 04h30

Closing times:

  • Saturday: 15h00
  • Sunday: 13h00

Pace Setters

Official pace setters are easily identifiable and will carry flags indicating the target finish time they are running. Runners are encouraged to join a group that best matches their desired pace.

Our team of pace setters, also known locally as “buses” will help you maintain a consistent rhythm and achieve your goal time. Each pace setter’s target time will be clearly displayed on their flag, making it easy to find the right group on race day.

Meet members of the pace setting team at one of our training runs or hop on board a bus en route on Race Day.

Lace up, lock in and let our expert pacers get you to the finish on goal time!

Difficulties? Ask our team

Route

Route Map

Please study the route map and be sure to familiarise yourself with your route.

Refreshment Stations

Coke and/or Powerade and/or water will be offered at refreshment stations at regular intervals along the route to keep you hydrated.

HYDRATION STATION 1

3 KM | Main Rd, Wynberg | Both sides | WATER

HYDRATION STATION 2

6 KM | Main Rd, Diep River | Both sides | WATER

HYDRATION STATION 3

9 KM | Main Rd, Bergvliet | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 4

12 KM | Lakeside | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 5

15 KM | Main Rd, Muizenberg | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 6

19 KM | Main Rd, Fish Hoek | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 7

22 KM | Kommetjie Rd, Fish Hoek | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 8

25 KM | Noordhoek Main Road | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE | This location will also serve as a food station

HYDRATION STATION 9

28 KM | Noordhoek Common | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 10

30 KM | Little Chappies | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 11

33 KM | Chapman's Peak | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 12

36 KM | Chapman's Peak | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 13

39 KM | Hout Bay | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 14

42 KM | Main Rd, Hout bay | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 15

44 KM | Main Rd, Hout Bay | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 16

46 KM | Rhodes Rd Constantia | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 17

49 KM | Rhodes Drive | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 18

52 KM | Kirstenbosch Main Gate | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 19

54 KM | M3 Wildlife Services Entrance | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 1

3 KM | Main Rd, Wynberg | Both sides WATER

HYDRATION STATION 2

6 KM | Main Rd, Diep River | Both sides | WATER

HYDRATION STATION 3

9 KM | Main Rd, Bergvliet | Both sides | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 4

12 KM | Lakeside | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 5

15 KM | Main Rd, Muizenberg | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 6

19 KM | Main Rd, Fish Hoek | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 7

22 KM | Kommetjie Rd, Fish Hoek | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 8

22 KM | Noordhoek Main Road | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 9

28 KM | Noordhoek Common | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 10

30 KM | Little Chappies | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 11

33 KM | Chapman's Peak | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 12

36 KM | Chapman's Peak | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 13

39 KM | Hout Bay | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 14

42 KM | Main Rd, Hout bay | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 15

44 KM | Main Rd, Hout Bay | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 16

46 KM | Rhodes Rd Constantia | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 17

49 KM | Rhodes Drive | Right side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 18

52 KM | Kirstenbosch Main Gate | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

HYDRATION STATION 19

54 KM | M3 Wildlife Services Entrance | M3 Wildlife Services Entrance | Left side | WATER, COKE AND POWERADE

Cut-Off

7 HOURS BATCH GUN TO MAT

The final cut-off time will be determined by the start gun time of last batch.

Cut-Off

Cut-off times along the route are set primarily to ensure that roads can be reopened safely and on schedule.

They also allow officials to identify runners who are unlikely to reach the next cut-off or the final finish cut-off within the allocated time, so that they can be safely withdrawn from the course.

It is important to understand that cut-off times are not pacing guidelines. Runners who pace themselves according to cut-off times risk arriving too late at subsequent points or missing the final finish cut-off.

Final Cut-Off Times

The final cut-off for the 56km Ultra Marathon is 7 hours from the start gun time of the last batch.

If the race start is delayed for any reason, all cut-off times will be adjusted accordingly.

Medical Info

For the Ultra Marathon, there will be 10 medical stations positioned along the course, each staffed by professional medical personnel and physiotherapists. For the Half Marathon, 6 medical stations will be available, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all runners.

In addition, ambulances will be strategically located along both routes to provide rapid transport to the nearest medical station or directly to hospital if required.

At the Finish Village at UCT, a fully equipped medical facility will be on site, staffed with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and supported by an Intensive Care Unit.

We are proud to partner with Mediclinic and ER24, delivering world class medical services throughout the event.

#TTOM Emergency Medical Number: 021 023 2720

This number may be used by runners on Race Weekend only.

Medical stations are indicated below: 

Should you require hospital treatment, you will be charged according to the hospital tariff rate.

The Information Centre will have information on runners admitted to the medical tent or who have been transferred to hospital.

  • If in any doubt about your health, consult your doctor before the race.

  • If you have had influenza or diarrhoea in the week before the race please visit your doctor or the race doctor before running. Don’t take any risks!

  • Watch your fluid intake. Ensure you drink enough while running but do not experiment with what and how much you drink during the race – stick to what you normally consume during training.

  • Painkillers are not available during the race, for your own safety. Analgesics such as Panado or Nurofen can cause serious complications including dehydration and even renal failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Difficulties? Ask our team

Support

TRACK YOUR RUNNER

You can follow your favourite runner’s progress live via the app:

Download the SportSplits Tracker Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play.

Select the 2026 TTOM event and start tracking.

Please note: Times displayed during the event are unofficial. Official results will be released after the race.

On Race Day you’ll get the status of participants in real-time using the Live Tracker and Leaderboard.

Details such as time, pace, position on the map, and estimated finish will be instantly available!

SportsSplits is the official tracking app for the race. Download the app here: https://www.sportsplits.com/apps/ssp

Then select the 2026 Totalsports Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD.

Spectator Points

The Two Oceans Marathon attracts arguably the best spectator support in Cape Town. Set against a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, coupled with the distinct sights and sounds of the ‘Mother City’.

Top Spectator Spots

The atmosphere at the start is an electrifying experience! Enjoy the countdown first-hand as the Ultra Marathon runners set off or the Half Marathon runners make their way towards Edinburgh Drive. Protea and Paradise Roads are usually lined with local residents enjoying their morning coffee while shouting words of encouragement.

Ultra Marathon runners stay on Main Road all the way to Fish Hoek, so simply choose your nearest location and support them as they tackle the first 20km  along this flat section of the route.

The popular stretch between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay, a bustling spectator spot, is where Ultra runners get their first glimpse of the ocean. Easing into a comfortable rhythm, this is a mostly flat route with brilliant views. The many coffee shops and restaurants lining this stretch offer sustenance and a place to chill once the runners have passed.

If you get too hot in the sun, the beach and sea will act as a welcome respite!

The gently undulating 4km section along Noordhoek Main Road offers friends and family the opportunity to cheer Ultra athletes on before they tackle the first big climb of the day. Chapman’s Peak is waiting and while the pace is fast, most runners will be conserving their strength for the remainder of the race.

Starting at Noordhoek Village and winding its way along the mountain’s edge to Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, with its unrivalled views, is a bucket-list landmark along the route. Unparalleled vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Hout Bay lie ahead. Give runners a little extra push before they embark on the climb ahead!

This stretch of the route is not accessible by car, so you may want to pack a picnic and take an early hike up the famous Chappies.

Hout Bay Main Road becomes a non-stop party zone as residents line the street from the bottom of Chappies, all along the quaint fisherman’s village to the top of Constantia Nek. This is where runners will also hit the marathon mark.

With spacious fields and dirt tracks alongside the route at this point, this is where spectators can fully immerse themselves in the spirit of the race. Your encouragement is invaluable here on the second and most taxing climb ahead!

The steep incline at Constantia Nek can make or break even the most seasoned athlete. Give the athletes as much support as you can at this point…they’re going to need it!

The Ultra Marathoners spend part of their Saturday morning dealing with the long, steep climb up Southern Cross Drive.

But before they do, make your way to the Ladies Mile / Parish Road intersection and offer them much-needed support before they set off on Southern Cross.

It’s steep, seems never-ending and it’s probably the first place where runners will gear down to walking pace.

Join the cheering crowds, bands and general merriment to add to the carnival of support at this point.

A large shoulder flanks the road on one side, creating a cool and shady viewing point for spectators. Road closures mean you can’t drive to and from the forest; however, if you live in the area and are up for a little bit of a walk, take a stroll and admire the sights.

The Half Marathon runners will be gearing up for a strong finish and the Ultra Marathon runners will also need that extra boost before the finish.

By the time the runners reach Newlands Forest, they can just about taste the finish line. But there’s still Chet’s Hill – usually a fairly insignificant climb, but one that becomes a major pre-finish hurdle on Race Day. The leafy road going past the Kirstenbosch Gardens entrance offers plenty of shade, and this section of the route is a crowd favourite.

The grand finale, the finish line, is everything you’d want – and more! From dramatic sprints as runners race towards a personal best to the high drama of the final cut-off gun, the finish line is an emotionally charged experience which is fitting of the race’s epic conclusion.

Parking & Road Closure Reminders

  • In order to help with congestion please look to share rides wherever possible.

  • Familiarise yourself with the road closures and ensure that you know where to park and/or how to walk to your chosen spectator spot. Steer clear of high congestion zones, especially if you want to leave without hassle.

  • Obey all traffic officers and marshals and do not obstruct roadways or park on sidewalks.

  • There is very limited parking around the Start precinct, and you will not be able to drive onto the campus on Race Day without the necessary parking accreditation.

  • No parking is allowed on the M3 and doing so will result in you being ticketed or even being towed away. Don’t take that risk.

  • No littering! We have a zero-tolerance approach to littering. Please use one of the many bins provided along the route.

  • While you are welcome to pack a picnic basket and make a day of it, please note that you are not allowed to bring a braai, skottel or gas stove.

Road Closures

Click on the link below to get your road closures for the race:

Leave early for the start and arrive at least one hour prior to your start time. The start precinct is heavily congested, and road closures are in force for race weekend.

Please use e-hailing, ride-share and car-pooling options to prevent further congestion at the start and surrounds.

The following road closure ads have also been placed:

Frequently Asked Questions

Difficulties? Ask our team

Finish

Finish Map

Where will I find the information kiosk? Where can I have medal engraving done? Where’s the hydration at the finish? An easy-to-understand map of your finish area will be posted here.

Medals

In the Ultra Marathon, these are the honours you can claim.

Top 10 Men & Women

Top 10 Men & Women

Sub-4 hours

Sub-4 hours

Sub-6 hours

Sub-6 hours

Sub-5 hours

Sub-5 hours

Sub-7 hours

Sub-7 hours

Club Hospitality

Catch up with fellow runners and clubmates at Middle Campus, where you can enjoy the post-race atmosphere with great company, food, and entertainment. Club gazebos are located in this area, and we recommend checking with your club in advance to confirm your gazebo location, if applicable.

Middle Campus is also the ideal place to arrange a meeting point with family, friends, and supporters, as the finish area can become very congested, making it difficult to locate one another.

To avoid confusion, please agree on a specific meeting point at the gazebo area ahead of time. Gazebo allocations were made via the Race Admin Entry System, so be sure to confirm details with your club prior to race day.

For all queries regarding club gazebo or corporate hospitality bookings, please email info@twooceansmarathon.org.za or call Race Office on 021 2000 459 between 8.30 AM and 4 PM (weekdays only).

Click on the Gazebo Information Sheet below for everything you need to know about booking your gazebo, securing your site and accessing your gazebo site over Race Weekend, or click here

GAZEBO INFORMATION SHEET TTOM 2026

Entertainment

The middle campus entertainment zone is designed to help you unwind while celebrating that well-deserved medal!

Difficulties? Ask our team

Post Race

Results

Get your live results
here on Race Day!

Past Results

For all your previous results, please click on Results (TOM) in the link below.

Leaderboard

PHOTOS

Relive your best running moments! Your race day pics are available to purchase from ActionPhoto within a few days after the event.

Difficulties? Ask our team

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

– You can sign up for each Training Run once bookings open, by logging in to your profile, https://admin.twooceansmarathon.org.za/identify.aspx

– Click on the Event Bookings tab on your dashboard.

For queries with recent results contact info@finishtime.co.za.
For queries regarding historical results or your TOM profile contact info@twooceansmarathon.org.za.

A link to the photo service provider is available against your result on https://results.finishtime.co.za.

Rules

Kindly familiarise yourself with the relevant rules for your event before Race Day. Good luck, here’s to slaying on race day!

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

9 Miles Project Charity Logo

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