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Two Oceans Marathon

Road Running and Trail Running covering 16 km to 56 km with up to 1,790 m D+ in Cape Town (Western Cape, South Africa)

LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaShow on map(33.9258° S, 18.4232° E)
Date & StatusApril 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,790 m

Two Oceans Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA focused on Road Running and Trail Running. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, City Run, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon (56 km, +252 m D+), Trail 24 km (24 km, +1,790 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +1,420 m D+), and Trail 16 km (16 km, +960 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (twooceansmarathon.org.za).

Official website
Two Oceans Marathon in Kapstadt (Work: "TwoOceansFinish", Photo: User:Zaian, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"TwoOceansFinish" · Photo: User:Zaian · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastNature & Off-RoadCity RunCulture & HistoryMulti-DayMountain

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra MarathonRoad Running56 km+252 m8 m - 114 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 24 kmTrail Running24 km+1,790 m11 m - 763 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+1,420 m14 m - 610 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 16 kmTrail Running16 km+960 m17 m - 420 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
56 km
Elevation gain
+252 m D+
Elevation loss
-252 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 114 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
56 km+252 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS33.9258° S, 18.4232° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 114 m above sea level (+252 m D+, -252 m D-)

Peak: 114 m·at 39.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m43 m79 m114 m0 km11.2 km22.4 km33.6 km44.8 km56 km114 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Two Oceans Marathon take place?

Two Oceans Marathon takes place in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA (start area at coordinates 33.9258° S, 18.4232° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Two Oceans Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon (56 km, +252 m D+), Trail 24 km (24 km, +1,790 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +1,420 m D+), and Trail 16 km (16 km, +960 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Two Oceans Marathon?

The main competition (Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon over 56 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +252 m of elevation gain and -252 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 114 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Two Oceans Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (twooceansmarathon.org.za).