Manchester, UK / Jul 23, 2026 / Marathon Tours & Travel
“We are excited to welcome Marathon Tours & Travel as the exclusive Travel Partner of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD,” says Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC. “Their outstanding reputation for delivering world-class travel experiences to runners from around the globe makes them the ideal partner to support our vision of growing the event’s international reach while ensuring a seamless journey from registration to race day. Over the next three years, MTT will exclusively administer and facilitate all International and Rest of Africa entries, providing participants with trusted travel expertise and convenient travel packages that allow them to fully embrace everything Cape Town and the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon have to offer.”
Wade Bromfield, Event Director of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD, says the partnership will play an important role in growing the event’s global appeal and elevating the overall runner experience.
“We are excited to partner with MTT over the next three years as we continue to welcome more runners from around the world and grow the global appeal of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD, reinforcing its position as the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon,” says Bromfield. “Partnering with MTT allows us to provide international and runners from the rest of Africa with a trusted, end-to-end travel solution that makes planning their journey to Cape Town simple and seamless. By bringing travel, accommodation and their race entry together through a trusted partner, we can offer runners greater convenience, confidence and peace of mind, allowing them to focus on the excitement of being part of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon.”
Sharing her enthusiasm for the partnership, Marie Howarth, Head of Product and Operations at Marathon Tours & Travel, said the opportunity to support participants at the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon is both a privilege and an exciting milestone for the organisation.
“We are thrilled and honoured to partner with Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD, as their Exclusive International Travel Partner,” says Howarth. “Through this partnership, international athletes will have access to guaranteed race opportunities for both the iconic 56km Ultra Marathon and the 21km Half Marathon. Cape Town holds a special place in our hearts, and having experienced the 21km and 56km first hand, it’s a privilege to help showcase the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon globally. Our local and international teams are dedicated to creating an exceptional race-week experience, ensuring runners are welcomed, supported and inspired every step of the way.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD
1. Wednesday 31 March 2027 – Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD / Night Run
Capacity: 5000
Distance: 8km
Entry Fee: R320.00 / South African Athletes; £20.00 / International Athletes & Rest of Africa Athletes
Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
Entries Open: Monday 03 August 2026
2. Thursday 01 April 2027 – Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD / International Friendship Run
Capacity: 1500
Distance: 4.5km
Entry Fee: R250.00 / South African Athletes; £15.00 / International Athletes & Rest of Africa Athletes
Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
Entries Open: Monday 03 August 2026
3. Friday 02 April 2027 – Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD / Trail Run
Capacity: 1500
Start & Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields
Distance & Entry Fee:
South African Athletes – 24km / R950.00; 16km / R750.00; 12km / R550.00
International Athletes & Rest of Africa Athletes – 24km / £50.00; 16km / £40.00; 12km / £30.00
Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
Entries Open: Monday 03 August 2026
4. Saturday 03 April 2027 – Totalsports TWO OCEANS HALF MARATHON powered by BYD
Capacity: 21,000
Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields
Distance: 21.1km
Entry Fees: Licensed SA Athletes – R450.00; Unlicensed SA Athletes – R450.00 plus R60.00 temp license; Rest of Africa Athletes – £45; International Athletes – £115
Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
Entries Open: Blue Number Club (BNC) – Wednesday 15 – Wednesday 22 July 2026; Ballot – Wednesday 05 August 2026
Please Note: International and Rest of Africa Athletes do not need to apply for the ballot.
5. Sunday 04 April 2027 – Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON powered by BYD
Capacity: 21,000
Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields
Distance: 56km
Entry Fees: Licensed SA Athletes – R840.00; Rest of Africa Athletes – £55; International Athletes – £165
Fees are subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
Entries Open: Blue Number Club (BNC) – Wednesday 15 – Wednesday 22 July 2026; Ballot – Wednesday 05 August 2026
Please Note: International and Rest of Africa Athletes do not need to apply for the ballot.
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Website: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
For International and Rest of Africa entry queries, please email info@marathontours.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: As the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD’s exclusive International Travel Partner, Marathon Tours & Travel is the official entry channel for all International and Rest of Africa athletes, who are therefore required to secure their event entries through Marathon Tours & Travel only.
For more information, International Athletes & Rest of Africa Athletes can visit https://marathontours.com/en-gb/events/two-oceans-marathon/
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About Marathon Tours & Travel
Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is a longstanding recognised leader and innovator in the destination travel industry for runners and their supporters. With offices in Boston (USA), Manchester (UK), Adelaide (Australia) and Shanghai (China), the team has industry-leading global prominence. They are an approved International Tour Operator to many running events, including the Abbott World Marathon Majors, and are also the proud owners of a number of global events such as the Antarctica Marathon®.
About the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD:
The Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD is one of South Africa’s most iconic running events, widely celebrated as “the world’s most beautiful marathon.” It features two flagship events – the renowned 56km Ultra Marathon and the hugely popular 21.1km Half Marathon – both offering runners unforgettable coastal and mountain scenery around the Cape Peninsula.
About the TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC:
The TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC is the owner and custodian of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON, responsible for the event’s heritage, brand identity, public-benefit mandate, overseeing the delivery of world-class experiences for its entrants, and long-term strategic direction. The TOM NPC ensures the event will continue to positively impact local communities and promote Cape Town and South Africa on the global stage.
About Stillwater Sports:
Stillwater Sports is the appointed Staging and Commercial Partner of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD under a long-term licensing and staging agreement, concluded with the TOM NPC. In terms of the agreement, Stillwater Sports is responsible for delivering world-class event operations, enhancing the runner experience, and driving commercial growth, all while expanding the event’s reach and runner value. Stillwater Sports is a leading Sports Marketing and Event Management Agency, based in South Africa, and active across Southern Africa.
ISSUED BY: Stillwater Sports
ON BEHALF OF: Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD
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