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Entries Open for 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run

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By Adnaan Mohamed

Entries for the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run will open at 12:00 on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, offering runners the chance to tackle ±16km or ±24km of iconic Table Mountain trails.

Celebrating its 13th edition, the Trail Run has become a highlight of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon weekend, with participation limited to 500 runners per distance to preserve an intimate trail-running experience.

Trail Runners enjoying the 2025 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run route. PHOTO CREDIT: Tobias Ginsberg

“We’re excited to kick off 2026 with the opening of entries for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run,” said Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC.

“The ±16km and ±24km trail runs offer participants a rare opportunity to explore the stunning and challenging trails of Table Mountain during the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon weekend. With each distance limited to just 500 runners, this is an intimate and exclusive experience in one of the world’s most breathtaking natural settings.”

Starting from the historic steps of the University of Cape Town, runners climb through the Newlands Forest before navigating the rugged lower slopes of Devil’s Peak, with sweeping views of Table Bay, Robben Island and the Cape Peninsula.

According to Wade Bromfield, General Manager of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, the Trail Run enhances the broader event programme.

“The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run adds another exciting dimension to an already action-packed Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon weekend, allowing even more runners to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere and vibrant energy of this iconic celebration of running,” said Bromfield.

“The Trail Run routes showcase some of the most breathtaking scenery and authentic trail-running terrain on Table Mountain, offering a challenge that is as achievable as it is exhilarating.”

Trail Runners enjoying the 2025 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run route. PHOTO CREDIT: Tobias Ginsberg

Bromfield confirmed that demand is expected to be high.

“Entries open at 12:00 on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. With limited spots available, we encourage runners to enter early for the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable trail-running experience.”

The entry fee includes an exclusive event-specific T-shirt, a limited-edition pair of TTOM-branded Versus Quarter Running Socks, and SANParks access, which supports conservation efforts and trail maintenance.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
  • Venue: University of Cape Town
  • Distances & Fees: ±16km (R750) | ±24km (R950)
  • Entries Open: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 12:00
  • Entries: First-come, first-served

For full details, route information and compulsory kit requirements, visit www.twooceansmarathon.org.za.

VIP treatment for Blue Number Club runners at Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2026

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By Adnaan Mohamed

The road to the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2026 is built on loyalty, resilience and years of unwavering commitment.

From 10–12 April 2026, the world’s most beautiful marathon will honour its true trailblazers, the Blue Number Club (BNC), with an elevated race experience worthy of their legacy.

“Achieving the coveted BNC status at TTOM is a truly remarkable accomplishment,” said Two Oceans Marathon NPC Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt, describing the Blue Number as a badge earned through endurance, excellence and consistency.

With no joining or annual fee, the honour recognises runners who have shaped the event through repeated finishes, podium performances and gold-medal grit.

“The BNC represents the heart and history of TTOM,” Goldschmidt added.

“These runners remind us why this race is so special. Honouring them is not just important, it’s essential.”

For 2026, Blue Number Club members will enjoy a premium journey from start to finish, including priority entries, preferential seeding, express race-pack collection and dedicated hospitality. Their race numbers will proudly reflect their status, marking milestones earned through years of pounding the iconic Two Oceans route.

“These athletes are the storytellers and tradition keepers of our race,” said Wade Bromfield, General Manager of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon.

“Their commitment over decades has shaped the spirit and identity of this event, and from 2026 onwards we’re ensuring they receive the extra-special treatment they’ve earned.”

Beyond the Blue Number Club, all runners will benefit from a refreshed 2026 experience, with exclusive event T-shirts and limited-edition TTOM-branded Versus running socks included in every entry.

As the starting gun draws closer, Two Oceans 2026 promises a celebration of the runners who have turned every step into a legacy.

BNC runners can look forward to an exclusive, premium experience that includes:

  • Early Entries
  • Free Entries for runners with 25 medals or more
  • Blue Number Club Dinner – Wednesday, 08 April 2026
  • Express Race Pack Collection
  • BNC Hospitality at Expo and Finish
  • Special Seeding Batch
  • Enhanced Finish Experience
  • Recognition of Milestone Runs
  • Race Number Recognition
    • Ultra BNCs: dark blue band
    • Half Marathon BNCs: light blue number
    • Runners on nine medals chasing their 10th: distinctive yellow band
  • Exclusive BNC apparel by JOMA and SWAGG (available for purchase)
  • TOM NPC Membership

The Road Gets Better for Everyone

In a move that benefits the entire field, TTOM 2026 will also introduce new race-day upgrades:

  • All Ultra, Half and Trail entrants receive an exclusive event T-shirt, included in the entry fee
  • Every runner gets limited-edition TTOM-branded Versus Quarter Running Socks

Race Weekend at a Glance

  • 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

Blue Number Club members can explore the full offering in the official BNC DIGIMAG Edition 1 / December 2025.

BNC Queries: [email protected]
Event & Entry Queries: [email protected]
Website: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
Facebook: Two Oceans Marathon
Instagram: Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon

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

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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.

Two Oceans Marathon Steps Into a New Era

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The Two Oceans Marathon NPC (TOM NPC) is hitting the reset button and tightening its laces for a brand-new chapter on the road ahead.

Following its recent AGM, the organisation behind the “world’s most beautiful marathon” has unveiled a revitalised Board of Directors, with Chris Goldschmidt taking the helm as Chairperson and Glenn Muller stepping in as Vice Chairperson.

Chris Goldschmidt Two Oceans Marathon NPC Chairperson by David Sullivan

“This is a reset moment for TOM NPC. Our mandate is clear: to restore confidence through uncompromising governance, transparency, and accountability,” said Goldschmidt.

“Working closely with Western Province Athletics (WPA), Celtic Harriers, our Ordinary Members, and Stillwater Sports as our staging and commercial partner, we will safeguard the organisation’s future, elevate the runner experience, and honour the trust placed in us by athletes, partners, and the broader community.”

Like an athlete returning from a tough season, TOM NPC is focused on rebuilding strength, rhythm, and momentum.

The new Board blends experience with fresh energy, representing the three pillars that have long carried the race: Western Province Athletics, Celtic Harriers, and Ordinary Members.

Board members include:

WPA: Chris Goldschmidt (Chairperson), Nombini Zaku, Julius Oosthuizen, Achmat Jacobs

Celtic Harriers: Glenn Muller (Vice Chairperson), Armand Bam, Krishnakumar Patel, Sandiswa Ndlebe

Glenn Muller Two Oceans Marathon NPC Vice Chairperson by David Sullivan

Ordinary Members: Stuart Mann, Ashraf Orrie, Gavin Wright, Wietse van der Westhuizen

TOM NPC extended gratitude to the outgoing Board like a respectful handover at the water table, as the new team takes charge of steering this flagship race into a future built on trust and teamwork.

Meanwhile, the countdown has begun to the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, where thousands of runners will once again chase glory.

The 56km Ultra Marathon will blaze off from Newlands Main Road on Saturday, 11 April 2026, finishing at UCT Rugby Fields in Rondebosch, with a seven-hour cut-off.

The following day, Sunday, 12 April 2026, the Half Marathon takes centre stage over 21.1km, with a 3-hour-30-minute limit to beat the clock.

As Goldschmidt and his team settle into stride, their goal is clear. And this is to ensure that South Africa’s most scenic road race once again runs as smoothly as a well-paced negative split.

For entry information, visit www.twooceansmarathon.org.za or follow @TotalsportsTwoOceansMarathon on Instagram and Two Oceans Marathon on Facebook.

For entry related queries please email [email protected]

Entries Open for 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon

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By Adnaan Mohamed

The “world’s most beautiful marathon” the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) will once again take over the Mother City on 11 and 12 April 2026, with ballot entries opening for Blue Number Club (BNC) Members from 15 September 2025.

BNC MEMBERS CAN ENTER HERE FROM 15 SEPTEMBER:

For the Interim Board, the coming edition of the TTOM is about more than simply sending runners around the Peninsula.

“The 2026 edition of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon will not only celebrate TTOM’s rich legacy but also set new benchmarks for excellence and inclusivity,” explains interim chairperson Chris Goldschmidt.

“We know this event holds a special place in many runners’ hearts and are therefore committed to elevating the race experience to new heights, ensuring that every runner, whether seasoned or first-time, feels part of something truly remarkable.”

That legacy runs deep. For more than half a century, the Two Oceans has been a celebration. It’s a race that can break quads but lift spirits sky-high.

Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon by Devin Paisley

Stillwater Sports managing director Michael Meyer calls it part of South Africa’s sporting DNA.

“For over half a century, it has tested endurance, united runners from across the globe, and become part of South Africa’s sporting soul,” he says.

For Meyer, taking over as staging and commercial partner brings responsibility as much as pride.

“We are humbled to step into this role, with a responsibility to honour its legacy while building an even brighter future.

“Our commitment is to put runners at the heart of everything we do, deliver value to our sponsors, showcase Cape Town’s unrivalled beauty, and drive meaningful impact.

“We are especially grateful to the City of Cape Town, whose passion and support allow the Two Oceans Marathon to flourish as the world’s most beautiful race.

The TTOM is about safeguarding tradition, elevating the experience, and charting the best path forward for decades to come.

To every runner, supporter, partner, and citizen of Cape Town: Thank you for being part of this story. Together, we can honour the past, celebrate the present, and stride confidently into the future.”*

For title sponsor Totalsports, the race mirrors the very essence of running, heart, courage and community.

Jonathan Stein, Head of Business at Totalsports, says: “It is a privilege to welcome every runner to the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon. Known as The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon, this event is more than a race. It is a celebration of endurance, passion, and the unshakable spirit of the running community.

Crossing the start line takes courage, but it is the commitment, discipline, and countless hours of preparation that bring you here today.

Whether this is your first Two Oceans or your fifteenth, you are part of something remarkable, a community united by the love of running and the pursuit of personal goals.

Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon by Devin Paisley

“At Totalsports, we believe that the greatest runs are not measured only in distance or time, but in heart. As you take on every hill, every bend, and every breathtaking view, know that you are running with heart, and that is what makes this marathon so special. On behalf of Totalsports, I wish you a memorable race and an unforgettable journey.”

When race weekend arrives, the city will once again throb with energy, flooding the streets with pounding feet echoing off the mountain, and stories unfolding with every kilometre.

Some will chase records, others redemption. All will chase the horizon, running where two oceans meet, on the most beautiful stage the marathon world has to offer.

Race Day Details

  • Ultra Marathon (56km): Saturday, 11 April 2026 | Start: Newlands | Finish: UCT Rugby Fields | Cut-off: 7 hours | Entry: SA Licensed R840 | Rest of Africa R1030 | International R3080
  • Half Marathon (21.1km): Sunday, 12 April 2026 | Start: Newlands | Finish: UCT Rugby Fields | Cut-off: 3h30 | Entry: SA Licensed R450 | SA Unlicensed R525 (incl. temp licence) | Rest of Africa R830 | International R2160

New for 2026: every Ultra and Half Marathon entrant will receive an exclusive event T-shirt as part of their entry.

Ballot Timeline:

  • Blue Number Club: 15 Sep – 31 Oct 2025
  • Ultra Applications: 17–24 Sep 2025
  • Half Applications: 18–25 Sep 2025
  • Draw Announcements & Payments: 25–31 Oct 2025
  • International & Rest of Africa: from 1 Oct 2025

More info: twooceansmarathon.org.za

Steyn sharpens, Mosiako shines at Joburg 10K

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Johannesburg’s streets turned into a purple battleground on Saturday as South Africa’s finest lined up against East African pace at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K.

Elite start of the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K Photo: Adnaan Mohamed

The second edition of the well-organised race started and finished at the historic Wanderers Club. The popular 10km and 5km sold-out event attracted a whopping 8000 participants, who enjoyed the warm, windless, conditions over a challenging hilly route through the streets of Illovo and Sandton.

Kenya’s Frida Ndinda claimed the women’s crown in 35:18. The 24-year-old Kenyan just managed to hold off off the fast finishing 35-year-old South African ultra-marathon queen, Gerda Steyn, who clocked 35:52 for second. Tuks youngster Karabo Mailula, 23, completed the podium in 36:12.

For Steyn, a four-time Comrades and six-time Two Oceans Marathon champion, the Joburg10K was less about silverware and more about sharpening speed ahead of next month’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.

“The race went off so fast, I decided to hold back early,” she said.

“I worked my way through, got into second, and could see the leader, but ran out of road. I’m very happy with how strong I felt.”

The men’s race was a very different story. Thabang Mosiako, South Africa’s half-marathon champion, blasted from the gun and never looked back, storming to victory in 29:45.

National marathon champion Bennet Seloyi (30:00) was second, with the evergreen Stephen Mokoka (30:04) in third.

Thabang Mosiako Photo: Hollywood AC

“I told myself I’m going from the start,” Mosiako said.

“With guys like Stephen, you can’t wait … this madala doesn’t want to get old. Breaking 30 here was a surprise, but it shows my shape is coming back.”

For Steyn, it was a steady tune-up. For Mosiako, a statement of intent. And for Joburg, another reminder that the city’s streets remain a proving ground for champions.

Male

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Pos Name Time
1 Thabang MOSIAKO 00:29:44
2 Bennett SELOYI 00:29:59
3 Stephen MOKOKA 00:30:03
4 Namakoe NKHASI 00:30:09
5 Chris MHLANGA 00:30:25
6 Simon SIBEKO 00:30:32
7 Tsietse SELLO 00:30:33
8 Pakiso MTHEMBU 00:30:35
9 Lebenya NKOKA 00:30:37
10 Cwenga NOSE 00:30:43

Female

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Pos Name Time
1 Fridah NDINDA 00:35:17
2 Gerda STEYN 00:35:51
3 Karaboá MAILULA 00:36:11
4 Dikeledi MAJARA 00:36:31
5 Cacisile SOSIBO 00:37:06
6 Nobukhosi TSHUMA 00:38:32
7 Rutendo NYAHORA 00:39:03
8 Melinda JANSEN VAN VUUREN 00:39:09
9 Ntsoaki MOLAHLOEÁ 00:39:14
10 Melissa JANSEN VAN VUUREN 00:40:03

FULL HOLLYWOODBETS JOBURG 10K 2025 RESULTS

Around 8000 participants painted the streets of Sandton, Illovo and Melrose purple at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K Photo: Adnaan Mohamed