Two Oceans Marathon
Two Oceans Marathon rebuilds trust ahead of 2026 edition
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Organizers of South Africa's Two Oceans Marathon have restored trust with the City of Cape Town and stakeholders after the 2025 event's permit breaches and organizational issues. The race is set for April 11-12, with Gerda Steyn aiming for a seventh consecutive ultramarathon victory. New leadership partnered with Stillwater Sports to ensure smooth execution.
Gerda Steyn of South Africa retained her title in the women's 56km ultra-marathon at the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon, clocking 3:27:43 for a record seventh straight win. Arthur Jantjies from the Northern Cape claimed a shock victory in the men's race in 3:09:25 on only his second ultra-marathon. Thousands of runners tackled the iconic Cape Town route on Saturday.