The 54th edition of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon takes place this weekend. The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and spectators on the logistics for the race days.
More than 30 000 athletes, combined for the Ultra and Half Marathons, are expected to hit the streets of Cape Town.
The ultramarathon will take runners on a 56km route from Newlands to scenic glory in Muizenberg, St. James, Kalk Bay, the famed Chapman’s Peak and Constantia, before finishing on the foot of Table Mountain at UCT on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
The Half Marathon, a 21,1km journey from Newlands through Claremont, Kenilworth, Wynberg and Constantia before finishing off at UCT’s rugby field, will close out Two Oceans Marathon Week on Sunday, 6 April 2025.
The two main races will be proceeded by a 5km International Friendship Run and Two Oceans trail runs, taking place on Friday, 4 April 2025.
‘This is a significant week for Cape Town and the South African running community, where we host over 30 000 runners from 89 countries in our beautiful city. The Two Oceans Marathon is key to Cape Town’s goal of cementing its place as a top destination for runners worldwide. The City’s support of the race event is its contribution to platforms providing both professional and recreational runners an opportunity to express themselves on the open road in one of the world’s most scenic and vibrant running scenes. In addition to its sporting significance, the Two Oceans Marathon has a substantial economic impact on Cape Town, generating millions of Rand in tourism revenue. Hotels, restaurants, and local businesses see increased traffic during the marathon week, contributing to Cape Town’s reputation as a world-class event destination. We are looking forward to welcoming all the athletes to run Cape Town,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Two Oceans Marathon week will kick off with the official opening of the Two Oceans Marathon Expo at the DHL Stadium on Wednesday, 2 April which will run until Saturday, 5 April 2025.
With more than 100 exhibitors, the Expo is a one-stop shop for runners to pick up their race packs, explore the latest in running gear, tech, and equipment, stock up on race nutrition, and get the best advice on navigating their race.
Returning this year for the first time since 2019, the International Friendship Run will see around 500 visiting athletes take on a 5km race from the DHL Stadium through Granger Bay, Mouille Point, Sea Point Promenade, and Green Point Urban Park, finishing at the stadium.
Starting at 07:30, the race will impact several roads, including Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Granger Bay Boulevard and Beach Road, from around 07:30 to 09:30 on Friday, 4 April.
Traffic flow in the vicinity of the DHL Stadium may be impacted by the Expo from 2 – 5 April from 06:00 until late in the day.
For the ultramarathon and the half marathon, motorists and residents are advised of extensive road closures and restrictions in the Southern Suburbs and the Deep South.
A comprehensive list of all road closures is available here.
Residents are also advised that these City drop-off sites will be closed on Saturday, 5 April due to the Two Oceans Marathon:
∙ Kommetjie
∙ Simon’s Town
∙ Hout Bay
Alternative drop-off sites to consider during this time include Wynberg, Woodstock and Retreat.
For more information on the Two Oceans Marathon and other events hosted in Cape Town, visit www.eventsincapetown.com
