The Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD has fired another starting gun in its global ambitions, unveiling Marathon Tours & Travel as its exclusive International Travel Partner for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 editions.
Like a perfectly paced marathon, great races are won long before the starting horn echoes across Newlands. Flights, accommodation, race entries and logistics often become the steepest climb for international athletes. The new partnership aims to flatten that hill into a smooth coastal cruise.
Marathon Tours & Travel will exclusively manage entries for international and Rest of Africa athletes while offering complete travel packages that combine race registration, accommodation and travel planning into one seamless experience. It is a move that strengthens the event’s growing international footprint while removing much of the uncertainty that often shadows overseas race planning.
“Their outstanding reputation for delivering world-class travel experiences makes them the ideal partner,” said TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt.
Event Director Wade Bromfield believes the collaboration adds another powerful stride to the race’s international ambitions.
By placing travel and race entry under one trusted roof, organisers hope athletes can spend less time navigating paperwork and more time dreaming about Chapman’s Peak, Constantia Nek and the unforgettable finish at UCT Rugby Fields.
For Marathon Tours & Travel, the partnership carries personal meaning.
Head of Product and Operations Marie Howarth said Cape Town occupies a special place in the company’s heart after experiencing both the Ultra and Half Marathon firsthand.
“Our local and international teams are dedicated to creating an exceptional race-week experience, ensuring runners are welcomed, supported and inspired every step of the way,” she said.
The announcement arrives as excitement steadily builds towards the 2027 event.
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Entries for South African runners open on 3 August, with Blue Number Club members already enjoying early access to the Ultra and Half Marathon. International and Rest of Africa athletes will bypass the ballot process entirely, securing entries exclusively through Marathon Tours & Travel.
It is another sign that the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon refuses to stand still. While runners chase medals, personal bests and lifelong memories, the event itself continues running its own race on the global stage.
Every marathon has aid stations. Every dream deserves a guide. For thousands travelling from across continents, Marathon Tours & Travel may prove to be the perfect pacemaker before the first kilometre has even begun.
As Cape Town prepares to welcome another wave of runners in 2027, the Mother City is once again polishing its crown. After all, beauty may attract the world, though effortless hospitality often keeps it coming back for another lap.
PLEASE NOTE: As the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD’s exclusive International Travel Partner, Marathon Tours & Travel is the official entry channel for all International and Rest of Africa athletes, who are therefore required to secure their event entries through Marathon Tours & Travel only.
For more information International Athletes & Rest of Africa Athletes can visit https://marathontours.com/en-gb/events/two-oceans-marathon/
