Two Oceans Half Marathon

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 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.

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.

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.