Welcome to the Two Oceans Marathon

5 & 6 Apr 2025 | South Africa

Countdown

00

days


00

hours


00

minutes


00

seconds


Two Oceans Marathon 2025 with Africa Marathons

  • Two Oceans Marathon 2025 is set to take place on Saturday 5th April (56k) & Sunday 6th April (21k).
  • The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon will take place on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
  • The Two Oceans Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, 6 April 2025.
  • Join Team Africa Marathons on our trip package from Thursday, 3rd April to Monday, 7th April. Details below.
  • Please click here or on the button below for our 2025 itinerary. Email us now to reserve your place on the Africa Marathons team. Spaces are limited, so please check with us as soon as possible.
Africa Marathons Tour Leader and 24/7 Team Support throughout the Trip
Escorted Race Day Transport for Runners & Supporters
Scheduled Airport Transfers on Arrival & Departure
Transport throughout
the Trip
Escorted Trip to
the Expo
Pre-Race
Team Dinner
Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis
On Course Africa Marathons Support Stop
Post-Race Africa
Marathons Party!!!
Africa Marathons Team
T-Shirt / Kit
Training Advice from
our Africa Marathons Coaching Team
Pre Trip Meet Ups &
Trainings Runs
Access to Team Africa Marathons WhatsApp Group
Access to Discounts on Future Africa Marathons Trip Packages
Finish Area Africa
Marathons Private Tent
with Food and Drink
Two Weeks Free with Runna App
On Course Pictures from Our AM Media Team
Personally Hosted by the Owners Rob and Clyde

The dates for Two Oceans Marathon 2025 are confirmed for the weekend of 5th/6th April 2025. We encourage you to book your spot with Africa Marathons by getting in touch as soon as possible, as there are only a limited number of trip packages available to join our team, and we sell out quickly for this fantastic race!

The Totalsports 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 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.

To join Team Africa Marathons, please email [email protected] or ring +44 1932 361807 (UK) +1 844 390 1798 (USA) +44 (0)7791360170 (Rob).

The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon

Cape Town’s most prestigious race is the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, which celebrates its 56th anniversary in 2025. 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. Qualifying should start from around 1st July 2024 onward to Two Oceans 2025. 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 Two Oceans Marathon website for longer races for these qualifying times.

Race details:

  • Distance: 56km (34.8 miles)
  • Date: Saturday, April 5th 2025
  • Start time: TBC
  • Start venue: Main Road corner Dean Street, Newlands
  • Finish area: UCT rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch

Two Oceans Marathon 21.1km Route and Profile

Two Oceans Half Marathon

This was added to the event in 1989, attracting a sold-out field yearly. 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, April 6th 2025
  • Start time: TBC, depending on your starting pen
  • Start venue: Main Road corner Dean Street, Newlands
  • Finish area: UCT rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch

Two Oceans Marathon 21.1km Route and Profile

 

Pre- or Post Marathon Bucket List Items

Race Stories from the Two Oceans Marathon

Follow Us On Instagram

Good luck to everyone running the Valencia Marathon 🍀 
Don’t tell our South African pals, but this race is one many of our community come together at each year. Call it an unofficial end-of-year reunion because who can deny a fast, flat marathon hey?!
Hands up who’s running this weekend… 🇪🇸
Been eyeing up the Two Oceans weekend? Have you watched the videos, soaked in the content, and found yourself wondering, “What if?” 😉
Well, we might just have the push you need to get you across that line. Tonight at 7pm, we’re sending out an email with all the details, and we’d love for you to be the first to know. Head to our stories to join the mailing list or check out our ‘Community’ highlight 👀
🎥 @mattie_lennon
Congratulations @capetownmarathon 📣
Stage one of the candidacy process PASSED meaning one step closer to becoming a marathon major 👀
Africa’s first Abbot World Marathon Major pending… 🤞
Something BIG is coming to Two Oceans 2025! 🌊 🌊 
This is your chance to make the weekend more unforgettable than you ever imagined, an opportunity to push your limits, achieve the extraordinary, and connect with your A(M) Team like never before. 
Want to be the first to know? Check out our stories or head to our ‘Community’ highlight for all the details 👀
Crossing the Comrades finish line > anything else.
Trust us 😉

Four Countries, Six Marathons

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