To be an iconic brand associated with world-class sporting events that benefit all stakeholders
The Two Oceans Marathon is globally lauded as ‘the world’s most beautiful marathon’ thanks to the natural splendour of its ultra marathon route. It also boasts South Africa’s biggest Half Marathon.
Each year, courageous runners tackle the 56km ultra marathon voyage which sees them navigate Chapman’s Peak, one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world.
What started off as the Celtic 35 Mile Road Race in 1970 – born of an initiative by Celtic Harriers – became the Two Oceans Marathon and outpaced expectations to grow into the national institution of a road racing event it is today, injecting an estimated R1,5 billion into the Western Cape economy.
Few runners at the inaugural edition in 1970 could have guessed that the race would sell out year-on-year despite growing in size rapidly, spawning inimitable event champions and making a uniquely indelible mark on not only the South African road running circuit, but on the soul of a nation itself.
To be an iconic brand associated with world-class sporting events that benefit all stakeholders
To host world-class sporting events for the benefit of the community and all our other stakeholders.
Passion | Integrity | People | Excellence | Fun
The Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI) is the philanthropic heartbeat of the Two Oceans Marathon.
The aim is to make a difference where it matters the most.
The Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI) was launched ahead of the 2012 event, as the philanthropic arm of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC, to provide much-needed funding for charities that match Two Oceans’ four social impact pillars:
As a runner, you have the option of donating directly to one of the four TOMI Pillars when entering.
You also have the option of buying a charity entry. The official charity partners for each event are chosen and published each year.
Since partnering with fundraising platform GivenGain in 2017, R10 275 961* has been raised for 168 charities.
(*Includes R3 838 406 raised for these charities as a result of their affiliation with TOM but donated directly to the charity, instead of via GivenGain).
Be a TOM hero! Your greatest achievement is putting your heart and ‘sole’ on the line when you purchase a charity entry, knowing your run is part of a deeply impactful cycle of positive change. Purchase a charity entry directly from one of our official event charities.
As a charity, community-based upliftment project or philanthropically centred entity, you are welcome to apply to be an event charity partner. Each year, the TOM NPC invites registered charitable organisations to apply to become an official event charity.
Application forms will be made available here for download.
Following a review of applications against the TOMI criteria, if you are selected to partner with us, you will be able to purchase Two Oceans Marathon entries for the Half or Ultra Marathon. You may then resell to runners.
We also encourage you to register on GivenGain to aid and amplify your fundraising efforts.
We are thrilled that charity entries have become one of the most coveted means of entering TTOM, thanks to the tangible sense of purpose and fulfilment it brings to runners.
TOMI will invite charitable organisations, NPOs and NGOs to apply for funding that will help the entity applying to implement a proposed project aligned to one of TOMI’s four pillars. These pillars are: Education, Environmental sustainability, Health and Wellness and Athletics Development.
You must be a registered organisation involved in demonstrable impact-based upliftment projects in any of the four TOMI pillars listed above.
The application form will be made available when the next round of applications opens.
These applications will be assessed by the TOM NPC TOMI. Chosen beneficiaries will be informed as soon as possible.
Thanks to the generosity of Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2024 runners, R223 249 was raised by way of direct donations to TOMI and distributed to successful beneficiaries. This amount excluded the more than R2,4 million raised for 65 charities on our fund-raising platform, GivenGain.
Interested in donating to TOMI in aid of our Beneficiary Programme?
Contact tomi@twooceansmarathon.org.za.
The Two Oceans Marathon (TOM) event is not simply about participating in a great running event, since at the heart of the Two Oceans Marathon is the goal of contributing to a positive change in South Africa, through the activities of the Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI).
Is your favourite charity registered on GivenGain?
Have your charity apply for a free GivenGain charity account.
Once this charity account is live online, your charity can send a request to fundraising@givengain.com to have their charity profile added to the
TTOM event page.
After each event, TOMI invites charitable organisations to apply for funding to implement a proposed project aligned to one of TOMI’s pillars of education, environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and athletics development.
In a move to support more charities, runners are able to donate directly to the Two Oceans Marathon Initiative, as the charitable entity of the TOM NPC, and select the impact pillar they would ideally like to see supported. These individual donations were once again made upon entering the 2024 event.
Beneficiary applicants will be shortlisted by the TOM NPC TOMI Committee, after which the TOM board will select the final projects that will receive support funding.
Thanks to the generosity of Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2024 runners, R223 249 was raised by way of direct donations to TOMI, excluding the more than R2,4 million raised for 65 charities on our fund-raising platform, GivenGain.
TOMI disbursed the total 2023 funds received (R202 425,00) to local and national community-oriented organisations providing support in the spheres of Education, Environmental Sustainability, Health and Wellness, and Athletic Development – the four TOMI pillars – to the following highly commendable charity organisations after a rigorous application procedure:
All official charity partners will be listed here once they have been chosen for the event. Thank you for being a TOM charity champion!
Are you a retailer or shoe manufacturer with spare apparel or running shoes that the philanthropic arm of the TOM NPC, the Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI), can put to good use? Please email
tomi@twooceansmarathon.org.za
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Not sure how to enter the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon? Here’s how:
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.
It is your responsibility as a runner to find a replacement / withdrawing runner. Please join the official Substitutions Group on Facebook to find a suitable candidate. This group will be made public once substitutions open.
You can only substitute a runner in the same race (e.g. a South African Half Marathon entrant can only be substituted by a South African resident wanting to run the Half Marathon).
The timing chip is temporary and included in the entry fee.
Parking, Medal Engraving, Temporary Licences & Hospitality Package purchases will be refunded to the original entrant.
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 TOM Entry System. No money may change hands between the withdrawing and substitute runner.
1. Refunds will only be done once the Substitution Entrant has finalised and paid for his/her entry, as a first step.
2. Once you have substituted out, please send your proof of banking details to substitutions@twooceansmarathon.org.za so that your refund may be affected.
3. Upon receipt of your banking details, please kindly allow 30 working days for your refund to be processed.
The following Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon entry and entry profile changes may be made online on the TOM entry system.
All changes (other than substitutions) must be made by the Profile Update Deadline.
Current Entrants
Prospective Entrants
Seeding updates for both the Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon are free of charge. Please log into your TOM entry system and update your seeding with the name, date and distance of the race, plus the time you ran with a website address where we can verify your new time.
No changes whatsoever will be permitted after the Profile Update Deadline. Thank you.
The Two Oceans Marathon Non-profit Company (NPC) is responsible for the Two Oceans Marathon events. It has as its philanthropic arm, the Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI).
The TOM NPC is represented by individuals and groups according to the following criteria:
WPA Clubs that are affiliated to and in good standing with Western Province Athletics for at least five years and with at least 50 members over the age of 18, automatically become members of the TOM NPC.
Blue Number Club members. BNC members are invited to apply for TOM NPC membership. All applications are approved by the Board.
Ordinary Members, as per a list maintained by the TOM NPC. Updates and suggestions are forwarded to the Board for approval.
The 16th Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place on 25 September 2025.
The following process will be followed:
Official notice of the AGM as scheduled for 25 September 2025 was distributed by 11 August 2025.
The closing date for all Board Nominations as per the Notice of the AGM was 4 September 2025 (21 days ahead of the AGM).
The closing date for all membership applications to the TOM NPC was 4 September 2025 (21 days ahead of the AGM).
The closing date for the submission of matters for the agenda was 4 September 2025 (21 days ahead of the AGM).
The agenda for the AGM was distributed by 11 September 2025 (14 days ahead of the AGM).
Official notice of the AGM will be distributed to the following individuals and groups:
A TOM NPC member can cast three votes at the AGM. This must be on an official TOM proxy form, signed and registered upon entry to the AGM.
A member can cast his or her own personal vote.
A member can cast a vote on behalf of a Club.
A member can cast a vote as proxy for another member.
A TOM Auditor verifies registration and proxies at every AGM. All proxies must be emailed to racemanager@twooceansmarathon.org.za by 5pm on 18 September 2025.
A member can cast his or her own personal vote.
A member can cast a vote on behalf of a Club.
A member can cast a vote as proxy for another member.
A TOM Auditor verifies registration and proxies at every AGM. All proxies must be emailed to racemanager@twooceansmarathon
.org.za by 5pm on 18 September 2025.
The TOM NPC has 12 Directors that comprise:
Four representatives from Celtic Harriers (as elected by the Club)
Four representatives from Western Province Athletics (as elected by WPA)
Four Ordinary Members (as elected by the Ordinary Members)
These members serve for a two-year cycle, alternating in order for six members to remain constant.
We believe in the inspirational value of challenging athletic events.
We work to empower and grow
individuals and communities.
We value teamwork, relationships and building win-win partnerships.
We embrace diversity and value the contribution of all team members.
We host events, which are all about camaraderie and enjoyment.
We are honest and respectful in all our dealings. We are a trustworthy organisation based on open communication and transparency. We accept accountability as an organisation and as individuals.
We play our part in safeguarding the environment.
We present continuously improving events
to exceed stakeholder expectations.
We strive for excellence and to be innovative in everything we do
