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What to Expect as the Totalsports Two Oceans Trail Run Returns in 2026

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The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run returns on 10 April 2026, offering ±16km and ±24km routes starting from the University of Cape Town calling runners back to the mountain where every climb feels like a conversation with the Cape’s ancient, wind-worn ridges.

“We’re proud to celebrate the 13th running… selling out within minutes and reigniting the enthusiasm of runners across the country,” says Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt, reflecting on a race restored after its pandemic pause.

From the historic UCT steps, runners slip into the cool hush of Newlands Forest where pine needles soften the footfall and the air smells like beginnings. Then comes the stern, stone-backed ascent of Devil’s Peak, a reminder that beauty on the trail is earned, never given.

“Every runner will face a challenge that’s as achievable as it is exhilarating,” says General Manager Wade Bromfield, promising an adventure framed by panoramic views of Table Bay, Robben Island and the Peninsula’s blue sweep.

Limited to 500 runners per distance, the event remains an intimate pilgrimage more than a mass movement.

Trail Running enthusiasts enjoying the beauty of the Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run route in 2025 by Devin Paisley

Exclusive T-shirts and TTOM-branded Versus socks adding touches of ceremony to the climb.

When entries open, the rush will be as fierce as a downhill sprint. For those who secure a spot, the mountain waits steady ready to write another chapter under Cape Town’s autumn light.

Entries Open: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 12:00 (first-come, first-served)

Date: Friday 10 April 2026

Venue: University of Cape Town

Distance & Entry Fee: +- 16km / R750.00 +- 24km / R950.00

Trail Running enthusiasts enjoying the beauty of the Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run route in 2025 by Tobias Ginsberg

A Five-Year Stride: Totalsports and Two Oceans Chart a Bold New Road

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By Adnaan Mohamed

Totalsports has extended its title sponsorship of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) for a further five years, and will also sponsor the Trail Run from 2026 securing long-term backing for one of South Africa’s premier road-running events

“Totalsports’ decision to extend their Title Sponsorship for another five years is a powerful endorsement of the direction in which the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is heading,” said Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt, describing a partnership that has become as familiar as the sea breeze that greets runners along the coastline.

TTOM General Manager Wade Bromfield echoed that sense of renewed momentum.

“This unprecedented five-year commitment demonstrates Totalsports’ belief in the event, the team, the runners, and the sport itself… we are committed to ensuring every touchpoint provides a seamless, joyful, and unforgettable experience.”

Runners enjoying the on-route beauty of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon in 2025 Photo Credit: Luigi Bennett

It was the kind of promise that lands softly but carries far, like the light, confident footfall of a runner cresting Constantia Nek.

From 2026, Totalsports will also become title sponsor of the Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run, a move that expands the event’s footprint into the rugged, untamed terrain where trail runners find their heartbeat.

“We are excited… the Trail Run embodies the same spirit of adventure, community, and love for the sport that defines Totalsports,” said Totalsport’s Jonathan Stein.

The 2026 weekend will unfold across three days, the trail, ultra and half making it a festival of endurance stitched into Cape Town’s autumn glow.

Entrants across all distances will receive an exclusive race T-shirt and limited-edition Versus socks, small souvenirs of a journey far bigger than the garments themselves.

The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon now steps into its next chapter with a long, confident stride buoyed by partnership, driven by purpose, and carried forward by the thousands who chase its winding, ocean-kissed kilometres each year.