Two Oceans Trail Run

Two Oceans Marathon

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Two Oceans Trail Run

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

2 Apr 2027

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The trail run of Two Oceans race week, starting at the UCT Rugby Fields and climbing into Table Mountain National Park with 24km, 16km and 12km options.

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The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run is part of the Two Oceans race week in Cape Town. Runners start at the UCT Rugby Fields and climb into Newlands Forest and the slopes of Devil's Peak on Table Mountain.

Each distance is limited to 500 runners. The 2027 edition is on Friday 2 April, the day before the Half Marathon and two days before the Ultra.

Distances

Name Distance Gain Loss Vert / km Min altitude Max altitude Start Start location Finish Course Cutoff Terrain Technicality Aid stations Badges Entry fee
Trail Run 24km 24 km — — — — — 2 Apr 2027 UCT Rugby Fields UCT Rugby Fields Loop — Mountain — — — —
Trail Run 16km 16 km 980 m — 61.3 m/km — — 2 Apr 2027 UCT Rugby Fields UCT Rugby Fields Loop — Mountain — — — —
Trail Run 12km 12 km — — — — — 2 Apr 2027 UCT Rugby Fields UCT Rugby Fields Loop — Mountain — — — —
Trail Run 24km terrain notes

Classic 24km through Newlands Forest with views from Devil's Peak.

Trail Run 16km terrain notes

Entry-level route with two steep climbs and fast descents. About 960 to 1000 m of ascent.

Trail Run 12km terrain notes

Short trail run option.

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Notes

Fees for South African runners: 24km R950, 16km R750, 12km R550. Entry limit 500 per distance.

Last verified 14 Nov 2026

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