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

Weather on Race Day

18°C

Temperature

65%

Humidity

15%

Rain Chance

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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