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Two Ocean Marathon - 13 & 14 April 2024

Two Ocean Marathon - 13 & 14 April  2024

Two Ocean Marathon - 13 & 14 April 2024

Country Visited: South Africa
Days Distance Race Type Price from Style
5 Half Marathon,Ultra Runacations & Adventure 54000 Basic Self-Guided
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  • Overview

  • Itinerary

  • Accommodation

  • Important Information

  • Reviews

  • Dates & Prices

Experience

The most challenging ultra-Marathon and the very popular half Marathon around the Cape Peninsula, the Old Mutual Marathon has earned a reputation of the world’s most beautiful marathon. The Ultra Marathon attracts runners from across the globe offering a tough challenge against a backdrop of spectacular scenery. It The first race was held in 1970 and saw 26 runners line up to face the unknown challenge. Since then the race has become a national institution and a firm favourite with local, upcountry and international athletes. The 2020 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will take place on Saturday, 15th April 2023. The en-route entertainment on the race day provides fun, excitement, and a unique experience to runners, family, friends, and spectators alike.

Inclusions

  • 4 Nights stay in Southern Sun Newlands with breakfast on all days
  • Arrival and Departure transfers from the airport
  • Full Day Guided Tour of Townships and Robben Island (Ferry & Entrance Fees included)
  • Free transfer to start point post race
  • GST & TCS as applicable. Credit card fees at 3% (optional)

 

  • OPTIONAL & SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
  • Race Entry for Marathon and Half Marathon Distances.

Itinerary

Day 1
Thursday Open or Close

After arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Make sure you arrive well in advance so that you have the time to visit the expo as well.
Meals: None

Day 2
Friday Open or Close

Early in the morning depart to the race venue where the race will start for a warm up running and stretching. Return in time for breakfast. There is time to explore the city of Cape Town for those who are interested. In case you missed the expo on the previous day, you can visit it today.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3
Saturday (Ultra) Open or Close

Today is race day. Enjoy the energy of the event as you run this World’s most beautiful marathon.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4
Sunday (Half Marathon) Open or Close

Today,enjoy a tour of Cape Town and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. Visit the District Six Museum to get an in-depth look at the troubling history of apartheid in South Africa.Take a ferry to UNESCO-listed Robben Island for a tour of the former prison for political prisoners.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5
Monday Open or Close

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home or even better extend your trip and explore more of Cape Town.
Meal: Breakfast

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Accommodation

HOTEL 4*-  The Southern Sun Newlands

Situated in a picturesque Cape Town suburb, the Southern Sun Newlands hotel offers the ideal location from which to explore the city, and to the start / finish point.

Exclusions

  • The exact inclusions on your trip are detailed on every trip page.
  • Typically, the cost of flights, visas, passport, insurance is not included in the tour price unless stated otherwise.
  • Any meals not mentioned as included are at your own expense.
  • Single rooms, optional tours and extra nights cost extra.
  • Tips for drivers, guides and tour managers is not included in your tour price.
  • Arrival and departure transfers may or may not be included in your tour price – this is clearly stated on the trip page.
  • Excess baggage, porterage, laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages are considered personal expenses and not included in your tour price.
  • GST, VAT and other taxes as applicable in your country are additional to the tour price.

Booking Conditions

A complete registration form with a non-refundable deposit of INR 35000 per person (for race participants) and INR 10000 per companion is needed to confirm your race participation and accommodation. Full payment is due before 1 February 2023.

Cancellation on or before the 1st February is subject to 100% cancellation.
 
Any amendment / change in hotel reservations until 1 February will attract a fee of INR 1500. No Changes are possible after this date. Race entry is strictly non-transferable.
 
Race entry is not available without the package; however, the package can be booked without the race entry (non-runners prices apply). 

Before You Go

Things you need to know

Reviews

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Overall score:

(Based on 1 reviews)

  • Jonathan Gil Harris

    Apr 2023

    Two Oceans Ultramarathon, Cape Town

    The highlight of my running career. Though I had completed several marathons, I had never run an ultramarathon before — nor had I been to South Africa. Active Travels made everything so much easier, organising not just flights and accommodation (just 300m from the race starting point!) but also airport pick-up and a tour of the Cape Peninsula. Magic from start to finish.

    The ah-ha moment on the trip

    1. The sublime beauty of the scenery — two oceans, rugged cliff-face roads, and forested mountain territory.
    2. The extraordinary camaraderie of race participants and crowds. This country is still healing from the wounds of apartheid, but for the duration of the race, black, brown and white runners were all working with each other (and even, in my case, singing and dancing with each other).

    Feedback on the trip guide

    The guide — Adolf — was knowledgeable, funny, and kind.

    Tips for future travellers for this trip

    The expo the day before the race was a poorly organised mess. We spent three hours standing in the sun because of hold-ups at the expo venue. Travellers should be advised to bring a hat, a warm jacket (Cape Town can be cool at this time of year), and if possible a folding stool. Three hours standing is not good for an ultramarathon runner’s legs!

    Other miscellaneous information that can help future travellers

    The Newlands hotel was perfectly located and the staff are wonderfully kind. There is an Indian restaurant attached to the hotel, which is good for runners coming from the subcontinent.
    The tour of the Cape is utterly worth it. The day after the event, the legs need the minimal walking the tour demands in order to recover.

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Dates & Prices

12 Apr  - 15th Apr 2023 - 4* Southern Sun Newlands or similar 

Per Person On Twin / Double Share (Without Race Entry) Per Person on Single room (Without Race Entry)
TBA TBA

 

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