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Welcome to the Two Oceans Marathon
13 & 14 Apr 2024 | South Africa
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Very important Two Oceans Marathon information - We can unfortunately only cater for international entrants. No places are available with us for athletes resident in South Africa
- Two Oceans Marathon 2024 will be held on the weekend of 13 & 14 April 2024
- Expo and race pack collection will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 11 & 12 April 2024
- The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon will take place on Saturday 13 April 2024
- The Two Oceans Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 14 April 2024
With the date for Two Oceans Marathon 2024 now confirmed for the weekend of 13 & 14 April April 2024, we encourage you to book your spot with Africa Marathons, by getting in touch soonest.
The Two Oceans Marathon dubbed Africa's biggest running event and the world's most beautiful marathon is run annually in Cape Town South Africa in the month of April.
Cape Town voted the event capital of the world in 2018, is home to abundant fauna and flora, one of the natural wonders of the world (Table Mountain), rich cultural diversity, significant historic buildings and sites and of course the most wonderful people of Cape Town - the Capetonians!
The Two Oceans Marathon boasts both a 56km Ultra Marathon as well as the famous half marathon attracting record numbers. There are also a number of fringe races, like a kiddies dash, a fun run and a trail run on the Friday preceding the main races. For more info on these please contact us.
The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon
Cape Town’s most prestigious race is the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, which celebrates its 54th anniversary in 2023. It is a 56km course that takes athletes on a spectacular route around the Cape Peninsula, and it has often been voted the most breathtaking course in the world.
The race is run under the auspices of the IAAF, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).
To enter, you will need to qualify for this race. You can qualify from 1st July 2023 onward to TOM 2024. All standard IAAF (ASA in South Africa) affiliated marathons, and/or races longer than 42.2km are counted as qualifying races, provided the course is officially measured and the race is officially timed. If you are running a 42.2km as a qualifying race, you will require a sub 5:00 time. Please refer to the TOM website for longer races for these qualifying times.
Race details:
- Distance: 56km (34.8 miles)
- Date: Saturday, 13 April 2024
- Start time: TBC
- Start venue: Main Road corner Dean Street, Newlands
- Finish area: UCT rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch
Two Oceans Half Marathon
This was added to the event in 1989 and attracts a sold-out field every year. It is a great event if you would like to be part of the Two Oceans Marathon action, but you're not quite ready for the ultra distance.
The race is run under the auspices of the IAAF, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).
Race details:
- Distance: 21.1km (13.1 miles)
- Date: Sunday, 14 April 2024
- Start time: TBC, depending on your starting pen
- Start venue: Main Road corner Dean Street, Newlands
- Finish area: UCT rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch
To join Team Africa Marathons please email [email protected] or ring +44 1932 361807 (UK) +1 844 390 1798 (USA) +44 (0)7791360170 (Rob).
Pre- or Post-Marathon Bucket List Items
View the Big Five (Kruger Region)
Relax in Camps Bay (Cape Town)
Hike the Drakensberg (KwaZulu-Natal)
Explore the Anglo-Boer Battlefields (KwaZulu-Natal)
Experience a Safari (KwaZulu-Natal)
Go Whale Watching (Hermanus)
Visit the Winelands (Franschhoek, Stellenbosch & Paarl)
Shop the Waterfront (Cape Town)
Visit Robben Island (Cape Town)
Hike Table Mountain (Cape Town)
Explore Boulders Beach (Cape Town)
Race Stories from the Two Oceans Marathon
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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, these aren’t just trips for those running, we want the whole singing and dancing cheer squad out too. And better yet, we’ll make sure you get to best spots to see your loved ones sail through key points on course and celebrate over the lines like the heroes that they are!
We welcome your cheers and your whoops and we’d love to have you join us in making this experience all the more unforgettable ⚡️
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The founders and directors of Africa Marathons have over 35 years of combined experience in the Africa travel industry. We promote and offer packages to running events in 4 African countries at present.
Get In Touch
Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
Very important Two Oceans Marathon information - We can unfortunately only cater for international entrants. No places are available with us for athletes resident in South Africa
Our first aim is to get to know you, your running experience and aspirations, so we may best advise on which events would challenge you whilst giving you a high chance of success. So please get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you.
E: [email protected]
T: +44 7791 360170 (Rob)
T: +44 7809 726266 (Clyde)