The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon is set to reach new heights in 2026, as the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD welcomes HEINEKEN Beverages, with HEINEKEN 0.0 and HEINEKEN SILVER as lead products, as an Official Partner Sponsor in a landmark three-year partnership. This exciting collaboration promises an enhanced experience for participants and spectators alike.
“Welcoming HEINEKEN Beverages marks a significant milestone for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD,” says Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC. “This landmark three-year partnership aligns with our commitment to creating an exceptional and inclusive event experience while celebrating health, movement, and community. We are excited about the new possibilities this collaboration will bring for participants and spectators alike.”
Building on this sentiment, Wade Bromfield, General Manager of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD, added: “This partnership with HEINEKEN 0.0 and HEINEKEN Silver represents an exciting evolution for the event. Our goal is to continually enhance the event experience – whether on the road, at the finish, or in the celebratory atmosphere that follows.”
HEINEKEN Beverages expressed great excitement about joining one of the most iconic road running events in the world, highlighting how the partnership reflects the company’s commitment to wellness, teamwork, and active living.
“We’re incredibly proud to partner with the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD – an event that celebrates movement, resilience and community. We’re pleased to offer runners and spectators a choice on race day, whether that’s refreshing with Heineken 0.0 or enjoying Heineken Silver responsibly during post-race celebrations. Through this partnership, we look forward to enhancing the race-day experience and supporting an iconic event that brings people together to celebrate every finish line,” says Kavir Gangiah, Head of Consumer Experience and Sponsorship at Heineken Beverages.
Established in 2023 following the merger of HEINEKEN South Africa, Distell, and Namibia Breweries Limited, HEINEKEN Beverages combines an impressive portfolio of iconic brands. These include HEINEKEN, one of the world’s leading beer brands, and Distell, a long-standing household name in the South African beverage industry. Though a new entity, HEINEKEN Beverages is built on a powerful foundation of legacy, innovation, and brand excellence – a combination that makes this partnership with the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon both strategic and meaningful.
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 Heineken Beverages
HEINEKEN® is the world’s most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through “Brewing a Better World”, sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN® has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We employ over 85,000 employees and operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Heineken N.V. and Heineken® Holding N.V. shares trade on the Euronext in Amsterdam. Prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on Bloomberg under the symbols HEIA NA and HEIO NA and on Reuters under HEIN.AS and HEIO.AS. HEINEKEN® has two sponsored level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programmes: Heineken N.V. (OTCQX: HEINY) and Heineken Holding N.V. (OTCQX: HKHHY). Most recent information is available on HEINEKEN®’s website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com and follow us on Twitter via @HEINEKENCorp.
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 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.
