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Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon

Date
11 Apr 2026
Start 05:15
Venue
Newlands Main Road, at Newlands Swimming Pool
Cape Town
Distances
56 / 21
25,216 finishers
Entry fees
ZAR 450 – 840

Last updated 25 Jun 2026

Ultra Half Marathon

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Overview

About this event

The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon took place from Saturday, 11 to Sunday, 12 April 2026, at Newlands Main Road in Cape Town, Western Cape. Distances were 56km and 21.1km. Official results have been published by the timekeeper. It was a qualifying event for the Comrades Marathon.

The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 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.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Sunday 12 Apr 2026 2 races
Distance Entry Fee Temp Licence Type Start Cut-off Details
56km Ultra-Marathon ZAR 840 — Road 05:15 12:15
Finishers
10,618
Minimum age
20 years
Comrades
Half-Marathon ZAR 450 ZAR 75 Road 06:15 09:45
Finishers
14,598
Minimum age
16 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

56km Ultra-Marathon

Route map — 56km Ultra-Marathon
Route map
Elevation profile — 56km Ultra-Marathon
Elevation profile

Half-Marathon

Elevation profile — Half-Marathon
Elevation profile
Route map — Half-Marathon
Route map
Downloads

Resources

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

Two Oceans (A Love Letter To My Favourite Ultra) - The Running Mann
The Running Mann

Two Oceans (A Love Letter To My Favourite Ultra) - The Running Mann

South Africa hosts the world's biggest (and greatest) ultra marathons: Two Oceans and Comrades. What is the difference between the two? If you're a teenager in love, Two Oceans is...

Read the full review on The Running Mann
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Newlands Main Road, at Newlands Swimming Pool

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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