By Adnaan Mohamed
For runners eyeing the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM), the first chapters are already written with six official TTOM Training Runs preparing athletes for one of the most iconic weekends on the global running calendar.
From January to March 2026, these guided training runs will crisscross South Africa with steady climbs, rewarding flats, and plenty of shared momentum along the way.
Six Stops on the Road to the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon
Hosted in collaboration with running clubs nationwide, the TTOM Training Runs kick off in Cape Town on 25 January, before moving through Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, and Stellenbosch, with a second Cape Town run keeping the coastal heartbeat strong.
Each run offers a 21km or 12km option, giving runners the chance to test fitness, build confidence, and rehearse race-day rhythm in a supportive, high-energy environment.
“This series is about more than fitness,” explains Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC.
“It’s about bringing runners together and celebrating the passion that defines the Two Oceans community.”
Built for Momentum, Powered by Community
These official training runs are exclusive to 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon entrants and are free of charge, though capacity is limited and advance registration is required.
According to Wade Bromfield, General Manager of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, early date announcements allow runners to plan with purpose. Start venues will be revealed closer to each run via social media, ensuring routes that reflect local flavour, safety, and crowd energy.
2026 TTOM Training Run Schedule
Free | Limited capacity | Pre-registration required
- Sunday, 25 January 2026 – Cape Town
- Sunday, 1 February 2026 – Johannesburg
- Sunday, 8 February 2026 – Durban
- Sunday, 22 February 2026 – Cape Town
- Sunday, 8 March 2026 – Pretoria
- Sunday, 22 March 2026 – Stellenbosch
Further details and sign-up links will be shared on official TTOM social platforms closer to each date.
The Finish Line Awaits: 2026 Race Weekend
All roads lead to April, when runners toe the line across three unforgettable days:
- Friday, 10 April 2026 – Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run
- Saturday, 11 April 2026 – Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon
- Sunday, 12 April 2026 – Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon
What’s New for 2026: Extra Miles of Value
The runner experience in 2026 gets a boost with the following:
- Exclusive event-specific T-shirt included for all Ultra, Half, and Trail Run entrants
- Limited-edition TTOM Versus Quarter Running Socks for every participant
- Upgraded Blue Number Club benefits, delivering premium rewards throughout race weekend
Stay in the Loop
- Facebook: Two Oceans Marathon
- Instagram: Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
- Website: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za