Course & Elevation

The Two Oceans Marathon is one of the world's most scenic marathons, starting at the Constantia Nek on the slopes of Table Mountain and descending to Cape Town's waterfront, with stunning views of both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The course traverses the Cape Peninsula, passing through iconic coastal neighborhoods including Camps Bay and Clifton, offering runners a dramatic landscape of mountain passes and oceanside vistas throughout the race.

Surface: road Profile: Hilly

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 18°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 15%

Autumn in Cape Town typically features mild, pleasant weather with occasional Atlantic winds. Runners can expect cool temperatures at the higher elevations with gradual warming as the course descends toward sea level.

🏆 Course Record

02:04:30

Andries Nagana (2000)

Registration

Registration Opens August

Registration Closes February

Entry Cost ZAR 750-950

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Established in 1970, the Two Oceans Marathon is Africa's oldest and largest marathon, attracting over 10,000 runners annually.
▸ The race's name refers to its unique course that provides views of both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans on the Cape Peninsula.
▸ The marathon is heavily oversubscribed, with a lottery system required to secure a starting position due to course capacity constraints.
▸ Table Mountain, visible throughout much of the race, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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