The Two Oceans Marathon hosted in Cape Town each year attracts roughly 20 000 participants who take on the scenic 56 km route. The route passes 2 oceans, the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean that surround South Africa’s shoreline.
The 2012 Two Oceans Marathon will take place on 6 and 7 April 2012.
Runners begin their journey in Newlands and head towardsNoordhoek. Then the most spectacular portion of the marathon begins - Chapmans Peak. The toughest part of the Two Oceans Marathon is undoubtedly the mountain climb known as the ‘Suikerbossie Pass’. After enjoying the scenery of Chapmans Peak and passing through the relatively flat Hout Bay, runners will use every ounce of remaining energy to climb this monstrous hill. The screams of supporters encourage the participants to the top of the hill where they’re greeted by the welcome sight of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Two Oceans Half Marathon is along the same course as the ultra marathon for the first 6 km. Thereafter runners veer west through Plumstead and Constantia before reaching Rhodes Drive in Newlands and finishing at the UCT Upper Campus sportsfields.
Distances:
ULTRA Marathon 56 kilometres (34.8 miles)
HALF Marathon 21.1 kilometres (13.1 miles)
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