Mosiako eyes eighth Gold and Second Win at Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon

Thabang Mosiako, Image: Action Photo

In a powerful statement of his intent to reclaim the title he lost to Bennet Seloyi last year, Thabang Mosiako has delivered a pair of eye-catching performances that have put his rivals on notice ahead of the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD on Sunday, 12 April 2026.

Competing at the Northern Cape’s premier half marathon, the Nedbank Running Club star stunned the crowd at the Kimberley Boys High School by clocking 1:04:37 to win the 2026 Phakamile Mabija Human Rights Half Marathon on Human Rights Day.

“What a great race,” exclaimed Thabang Mosiako, reflecting on his dominant 1 minute and 23 second victory over Nedbank teammate Joel Mmone, which earned him a new course record. “The road was smooth and safe, it was well organised and everything was indeed perfect. Overall, I am happy with my performance.”

The 31-year-old’s triumph came just a fortnight after he clocked 1:00:44 - the third fastest 21km time of his career - to take third place at the HOKA Paris Half Marathon on 8 March. The 2023 SA Half Marathon Champion and third fastest South African half marathoner of all time, produced that effort in the French capital barely three months after grabbing fifth place (2:10:49) at the Abu Dhabi Marathon last December, having run 2:09:14 on his marathon debut at the same race a year earlier. Mosiako attributes his superlative current form to being a year wiser on his marathon journey.

“I think this time around I was smarter after my second marathon. I took enough rest, that’s why I didn’t struggle with the buildup phase and that led me to the shape I have now.”

The fitness he presently enjoys leaves Mosiako confident that he can add to his impressive tally of seven gold medals, improve on the fifth place he attained last year and replicate the success of winning the 2024 edition of the World’s Most Beautiful Half Marathon.

“I’m going for the Two Oceans Half Marathon again to correct the mistake I made last year,” he says. “I’m just praying to remain injury free and to have consistency in training. I’m really happy about what’s coming my way.”

Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC: “We’ve been watching Thabang Mosiako’s recent performances with great interest. His form in the lead-up to the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD certainly suggests that he is ready to challenge strongly for the title again. With athletes of this calibre lining up, we can expect an exciting and highly competitive race on 12 April.”

Adding to this, Wade Bromfield, General Manager of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD, commented on Thabang’s recent performances and the strong field lining up for the event. “Thabang has shown impressive determination since finishing sixth last year, and his recent results indicate that he’ll arrive at the start line full of confidence. Performances like these add to the anticipation surrounding the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD, and we’re looking forward to seeing how the race unfolds with such a strong field competing for top honours.”

EVENT INFORMATION: Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD

2026 PRIZE PURSE: The iconic Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon boasts an impressive, combined prize purse of R2.6 million in 2026. Both the Ultra Marathon and the Half Marathon will enjoy a boost in prize money, with the Ultra Marathon offering R2 177 400 and the Half Marathon a substantial R422 600.