Two Oceans Marathon Sets Record With 98 Countries Represented, Boosting Economic Impact

THE Two Oceans is not only the worlds most beautiful marathon but also Africas biggest event thanks to its massive contribution to the Western Capes revenue.

This much was confirmed by a study from 2017, and the organisers of this years edition of the 56km ultra, its half-marathon, as well as the trail runs, plus the Cape Town International Friendship Run, believe that the impact will be even bigger.

The Two Oceans Marathon organisers say they have record highs of international entries for this years races, taking place over the weekend of April 5 in the Mother City. The race will have an incredible 98 countries represented in the different events.

Expectedly, South Africans will form the bulk of the participants, with 29 684 representatives. Neighbours Namibia and Zimbabwe will send 839 and 798 runners each, respectively, to carry their flags. The UK is in fourth place with 337 participants. For this years race, a total of about 4 500 internationals are coming over.

It is the fact that the race has attracted runners from every conceivable corner of the world that excites the organisers, with countries such as Mauritania, Malaysia, Ecuador, Slovakia, Palestine, and New Zealand, to mention just a few.