Marathon

Two Oceans Marathon

Cape Town, South Africa April 42.195 km
Scenic Hilly Point to Point Coastal Bucket List Historic Large Competitive

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Apr 4, 2026

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.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 1,087 m
Surface road
Profile Hilly

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1,087m total gain • Hilly profile

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Cape Town, South Africa • 42.195km road

🌤️ Weather on Race Day

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18°C

Temperature

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65%

Humidity

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15%

Rain Chance

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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.

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