Will there be a Two Oceans Marathon in 2021?
Will there be a Two Oceans Marathon in 2021?
Guided by the advice from the medical team and Two Oceans Marathon chief medical officer, Dr Adrian Rotunno, the Two Oceans Marathon NPC is deeply saddened to announce that the 2021 Two Oceans Marathon, scheduled to take place on 3 April 2021, is cancelled.
What is the qualifying time for two oceans?
The official cut-off time at the finish line is 10.10, regardless of your batch start time. There is a cut-off at 18km. Cut-off time: 9.35 AM. If you’re not able to walk an average of 9.0 minutes per km are strongly discouraged from entering.
Who won the Two Oceans?
winner Gerda Steyn
‘This race was different from others,’ says Two Oceans winner Gerda Steyn. Record-breaking ultramarathon athlete, Gerda Steyn, speaks about her recent success at the Two Oceans Marathon. Two Oceans marathon record holder, Gerda Steyn, says the 56km race was quite different from before the COVID-19 pandemic started.
How many kms is the 2 Oceans?
56 km
The Two Oceans Marathon is a 56 km / 35-mile ultramarathon and 21 km half-marathon held annually in Cape Town, South Africa on the Saturday of the Easter weekend. Known globally as “the world’s most beautiful marathon”, the race is run against a backdrop of spectacular scenery through the Cape Peninsula.
How many entries are there in Two Oceans Marathon?
1 500 entries
Blue and Yellow Number Holders have a guaranteed entry pool of 1 500 entries. International Entries Open: 18 November 2019.
Can I listen to music during a marathon?
Despite the official change, some race directors still advise against and even prohibit the use of headphones and personal music devices during marathons and other races. This is to make the event safer for everyone.
How many entries are there in Two Oceans marathon?
Who won the Mens Two Oceans 2022?
Gerda Steyn wins the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in a new record time of 3 hr 29 min 42 sec at the finish at UCT Rugby Fields in Cape Town on April 17 2022. Gerda Steyn has broken Frith van der Merwe’s 33-year-old Two Oceans ultra-marathon record, winning the 56km showpiece in Cape Town in 3 hr 29 min 42 sec.
How many people enter the Two Oceans Marathon?
These 16 000 runners will get to experience the new route over Edinburgh Drive, and be a part of the biggest half marathon in the country and in Africa.
Where does the 2 oceans start?
Ultramarathon
| DISTANCE | LOCATION |
|---|---|
| Start | At the bottom of Dean Street, Newlands, opposite SA Breweries |
| 1 km | Outside Shoprite/Standard Autobank, Main Road, Claremont |
| 2 km | Outside entrance to Crescent Clinic, 269 Main Road, Claremont |
| 3 km | Just before Hillbrow Road, opposite Kenilworth Church, Kenilworth |
How do you qualify for the Two Oceans Marathon?
Qualifying Criteria for 56km (the Ultra Marathon) All standard IAAF (ASA in South Africa) affiliated marathons, and/or races longer than 42.2 km count as qualifying races, provided that: the race course is officially measured, and. the race is officially timed.