Cape Point Route welcomes Two Oceans Marathon Runners

The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon has earned a reputation as the world’s most beautiful marathon. The first race was held in 1970 and saw 26 runners line up to face the unknown challenge. Since then, the race has become a national institution and a firm favourite with local, upcountry, and international athletes. Participants can choose from various distances – the scenic 56km ultra marathon or popular 21km half marathon and the 5km or 2.5km fun runs. The event attracts close to 26 000 participants across all the distances and provides them with a mixture of breathtaking scenery, a gruelling test of fitness for both the elite and recreational runner, and an unrivalled race organisation and atmosphere.

Participants consistently vote it as one of the best in South Africa and it continues to attract strong fields and an increasing number of international entrants. The event has become synonymous with the Easter Weekend in Cape Town, with the pre-race activities at the expo, family day, and fun runs on Easter Friday. En-route entertainment on the race day provides fun, excitement, and a unique experience to runners, family, friends, and spectators alike.

The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon route, follows a large piece of the Cape Point Route, coming into Muizenberg the runners follow the False Bay Coastline, through the towns of St James, Kalk Bay and Clovelly. At Fish Hoek they bear off on the Kommetjie Road towards Noordhoek, where the runners wind their way past Noordhoek Farm Village and up over Chapman's Peak Drive to Hout Bay and the final slog to UCT over Constantia Nek.

Spectators are encouraged to support the athletes but please bear in mind some of the road closures that will be in existance. The majority of the roads on the Cape Point Route will be opened up by 10h30am. Click here for Road closures.

Cape Point Route wishes all runners an excellent race and hope you enjoy pounding the pavements as you follow the Cape Point Route. It's no wonder the race has been called the World's Most Beautiful Marathon.. .it's in the World's Most Beautiful Place (but then we are a little biased!). We invite you all to come back and play after the run with your families and supporters. If you have any queries about the area please do not hesitate to contact us.