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Image: Devin Paisley The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, powered by BYD , promises an exciting lineup of events from Thursday, 9 April to Sunday, 12 April 2026 . Highlights include the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon International Friendship Run , Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run , Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon , and Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon  – all made possible thanks to the valued support and guidance of the City of Cape Town .   The City

Image: TTOM The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon International Friendship Run  returns on Thursday, 9 April 2026 , setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend of running. Entries are officially open!      Forming part of the iconic Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon in 2026, the 4.5km Friendship Run brings together visiting runners from around the world for a truly special shared experience. Participants are treated to spectacular ocean views and Cape Town’s vibrant atmosphere,

Joseph Seutloali, Image: Action Photo Joseph Seutloali , the 2025 ultra marathon winner of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon , is more excited than ever to return for the iconic race in 2026. After pocketing R250 000 for his 2025 victory, Seutloali now has his sights set on the R380 000 prize should he successfully defend his title on Saturday, 11 April 2026.   The organisers of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon recently announced that the earnings on offer for elite athl

Image: courtesy of Two Oceans Marathon The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon  has reinforced its strong commitment to runner safety with the appointment of Mediclinic and ER24  as its official medical service providers  for 2026 .   By appointing two of South Africa’s most respected healthcare and emergency response organisations, the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon will further strengthen its on-route and finish-line medical operations, ensuring that the tens of thousands of r

Image: Action Photo In 2026 the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon’s (TTOM)  Blue Number Club  (BNC) will continue to inspire, with just over 3100 members set to take on the Ultra or Half Marathon.  Even more noteworthy, this number includes 16 Half Marathon BNCs in their 80s, 49 Ultra BNCs in their 70s, and 147 Half Marathon BNCs in their 70s. A further 743 BNC runners aged 60–69 will also be seen in action. "The BNC continues to show that the spirit of running knows no age,” s

Image: Action Photo Gerda Steyn , one of South Africa’s most accomplished long-distance athletes with six Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon  victories and three course records to her name, highlights a more personal milestone as one of her proudest: earning her place in the prestigious Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Blue Number Club (BNC) . Despite her remarkable achievements on the road, joining the BNC stands out as a deeply meaningful honour in her running journey. “G

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon  Team, together with the event’s incredible sponsors and partners , is rolling out six official TTOM Training Runs  in the build-up to the 2026 event . We kick off in style in Cape Town on  25 January , before heading to Joburg on  1 February , Durban on 8 February , Cape Town again on  22 February , Pretoria on  8 March , and Stellenbosch on  22 March . “We’re excited to introduce six official TTOM Training Runs as w