Course & Elevation

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 Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 20°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 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.

🏆 Course Record

01:01:22

Alemayehu Bezabeh (2018)

Registration

Registration Opens January

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost R350-R450

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ 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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