21.0975 km

Distance

450 m

Dénivelé positif

2:05:00

Temps moyen d'arrivée

8 500

Finishers au total

1970

Fondé en

Ondulé

Profil

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Parcours et dénivelé

The Two Oceans Half Marathon follows a scenic point-to-point course from the Atlantic coast near Camps Bay through the suburbs of Cape Town, culminating at the Gugulethu Soccer Complex. Runners experience the beauty of the Mother City with views of Table Mountain and the surrounding coastal landscapes. The course includes rolling hills with a significant climb through the Camps Bay section.

Surface: road Profil: Ondulé

Météo

Température 20°C

Humidité 65%

Risque de pluie 15%

Autumn in Cape Town brings mild, pleasant temperatures with occasional cool Atlantic breezes. The Mediterranean climate offers ideal running conditions with low humidity and minimal rainfall during April.

The Race

Cape Town

Histoires & Légendes

5 Decades of Racing

1970 Origin

Founded in 1970, the Two Oceans Half Marathon has been a fixture of the Cape Town sporting calendar for over 5 decades. What started as a modest local race has grown into an event that draws runners from around the world to South Africa's roads.

The Course Record

2018 Record

The fastest time ever recorded at the Two Oceans Half Marathon is 01:01:22, set by Alemayehu Bezabeh in 2018. Every year, new contenders line up hoping to challenge that mark on the streets of Cape Town.

Running Through a Postcard

Course

The Two Oceans Half Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Cape Town and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Africa.

Where It Begins

Tradition

For thousands of runners each year, the Two Oceans Half Marathon is their first half marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.

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Record du parcours

01:01:22

Alemayehu Bezabeh (2018)

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Anecdotes

▸ The Two Oceans Half Marathon is part of the legendary Two Oceans Marathon weekend, one of Africa's most prestigious running events held annually since 1970.
▸ Runners experience both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines, though the half marathon primarily showcases the Atlantic seaboard near iconic Camps Bay.
▸ The race has become a platform for discovering elite African distance runners, with many international competitors using it as a stepping stone to major marathons.
▸ Cape Town's unique geography means runners navigate both seaside flats and suburban hills, testing endurance and speed equally.

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