2017 Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon?

2016

By GRR 0

Hi there,
Have you been planning to run the 2017 Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon? Then don't delay your entry, because we have less than 5 000 entries available! Remember: we reach the Ultra entry limit earlier each year, and if we look at the current entry rate, we suggest that you secure your Ultra entry as soon as possible.

Remember, you can enter now and submit your qualifying race results any time before 6 March 2017.

In other news, the 2017 OMTOM Half Marathon entry period for Blue and Yellow Number holders opens on 31 October, while the ballot application process for Club and general runners kicks off on 1 November. If you are planning to run the Half Marathon, remember to read all about this brand new process and make sure you don't miss the dates pertaining to you. We have also created a handy infographic to help you, which you can read below or download here.

Please read below for more information around the entry and ballot process.

Have a great October; we hope to see you on the road and trails soon!

Running regards,
The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Organising Team

ULTRA marathon ENTRIES

Online Entries Are Open
Entry Limit: 11 000
Entries Available: Less than 5 000 entries.
Enter Now, Qualify Later: Runners that have not yet run a qualifying marathon can enter now and will only be required to submit their qualifying race results by 6 March 2017.
CLICK HERE for a list of qualifying races, and contact us if your race is not on the list.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE half marathon ENTRY PROCESS

BLUE NUMBER CLUB MEMBERS & YELLOW NUMBER HOLDERS
Blue Number Club members and Yellow Number holders will receive an exclusive invitation via email on 31 October 2016 to enter and pay for their entry between 31 October and 10 November. This invitation is our way to honour our long-standing participants for their contribution to the running community. Don't miss out on your invitation: click here to check if your email and mobile number are up to date.

There are 1 000 entries available in this special pool, and runners who do not make the entry and payment deadline will forfeit their opportunity to enter. This invitation is not transferable.

ALL OTHER RUNNERS

TRAIL RUN ENTRIES

Online Entries Open: 1 December 2016
Entry Time – 12km: 10h00
Entry Time – 24km: 11h00
Entry Limit: 1 000 (400 for the 12km; 600 for the 24km)
12km Entry Fee: R685 (includes adidas t-shirt)
24km Entry Fee: R840 (includes adidas t-shirt)
Compulsory SANparks Levy: R100
RaceTec Timing Chip (if you don't own one): R120

2017 CHARITY APPLICATIONS

Every year, a limited number of OMTOM Half Marathon entries are sold to charities who, in turn, have an opportunity to use the event as a fundraising platform.

Charity Applications are currently open and will close on 19 October 2016.

CHARITY GROUPS: Click here for the Charity Entry Application process, deadlines, and what is required, and submit your application today.

RELIVE THE OMTOM 2016 EXCITEMENT

Want to revisit the sights and sounds of the world's most beautiful marathon? Or do you want to convince a friend to join you in 2017? Watch this video right now!

CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL OF RUNNING A GREAT SUCCESS

The 18th Cape Town Festival of Running took place on 24 and 25 September 2016. The weather conditions were perfect for more than 1 000 runners and walkers who arrived in Sea Point to participate in their favourite sport.

Randall Joshua of Nantes Athletics Club in Athlone smashed the 100km Ultra Marathon when he completed the 20 x 5km loop format along the Sea Point Promenade in a time of 9:28:59. Peter-John Moses (Carbineers AC) eased into second place in 10:00:03, while Gregory Crowder (Telkom AC) came third in 10:41:16.

Nantes AC had even more reason to celebrate when Martha Pretorius was crowned the overall winner in the women's division of the 100km race, finishing in a time of 10:16:48. Fundiswa Sandi (Ravensmead AC) was second in 11:25:58, while Maureen Mbata (Echaya CGA) finished third in 12:11:15.

The event is endorsed by the Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI).

CLICK HERE to read more…

author: GRR