The countdown to the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD officially began at 10:00 today (Wednesday, 15 July 2026), as entries opened exclusively for Yellow and Blue Number Club (BNC) members. Eligible members have until 22:00 on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, to secure their place at the world’s most beautiful marathon during this exclusive entry window.
“The opening of the Yellow and BNC entry window is always a special milestone in our journey to race day,” says Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC. “It is our way of recognising and rewarding the loyalty of runners who have embraced the spirit and tradition of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD over many years. We are proud to welcome these dedicated members back first as we begin the countdown to another unforgettable edition of the world’s most beautiful marathon.”
According to Wade Bromfield, Event Director of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD, the opening of entries for Yellow and BNC members marks the exciting start of the journey to race day.
“The exclusive Yellow and BNC entry period marks the first major milestone on the road to the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD. We encourage all eligible members to take advantage of this dedicated entry window and secure their place early. While our team has been hard at work behind the scenes for some time, there is always a special sense of excitement when we can officially welcome our loyal Yellow and BNC members on the journey to race day. We look forward to seeing them back on the start line next April.”
To Enter: Yellow and BNC members can CLICK HERE to either enter the Half or Ultra Marathon.
EVENT INFORMATION: 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD
| Wednesday 31 March 2027 | Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD / Night Run Capacity: 5000 Distance: 8km Entry Fee: R320.00 / South African Athletes £20.00 / International Athletes & Rest of Africa Athletes Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment. Entries Open: Monday 03 August 2026 |
| Thursday 01 April 2027 | Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD / International Friendship Run Capacity: 1500 Distance: 4.5km Entry Fee: R 250.00 / South African Athletes £15.00 / International Athletes & Rest of Africa Athletes Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment. Entries Open: Monday 03 August 2026 |
| Friday 02 April 2027 | Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD / Trail Run Capacity: 1500 Start & Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields Distance & Entry Fee: South African Athletes 24km / R 950.00 16km / R750.00 12km / R550.00 International Athletes & Rest of Africa Athletes 24km: £ 50.00 16km: £ 40.00 12km: £ 30.00 Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment. Entries Open: Monday 03 August 2026 |
| Saturday 03 April 2027 | Totalsports TWO OCEANS HALF MARATHON powered by BYD Capacity: 21 000 Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields Distance: 21,1km Entry Fees: Licensed SA Athletes: R450.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: R450.00 plus R60.00 temp license Rest of Africa Athletes: £45 International Athletes: £115 Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment. Entries Open: Blue Number Club (BNC): Wednesday 15 – Wednesday 22 July 2026 Ballot: Wednesday 05 August 2026 |
| Sunday 04 April 2027 | Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON powered by BYD Capacity: 21 000 Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields Distance: 56km Entry Fees: Licensed SA Athletes: R840.00 Rest of Africa Athletes: £55 International Athletes: £165 Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment. Entries Open: Blue Number Club (BNC): Wednesday 15 – Wednesday 22 July 2026 Ballot: Wednesday 05 August 2026 |
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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.
About Discovery:
Discovery Limited is a South African-founded financial services organisation that operates in the healthcare, life assurance, short-term insurance, banking, savings and investment and wellness markets. Since inception in 1992, Discovery has been guided by a clear core purpose – to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. This has manifested in its globally recognised Vitality Shared-Value insurance model, active in over 37 countries with over 50 million members. The model is exported and scaled through the Global Vitality Network, an alliance of some of the largest insurers across key markets including AIA (Asia), Ping An (China), Sumitomo (Japan), John Hancock (US), Manulife (Canada) and Vitality Life & Health (UK, wholly owned). Discovery trades on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange as DSY.
