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44th consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon - Ultra Marathon entry changes - The 44th consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will remain on the traditional route via Chapman's Peak ©Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon Organisers
44th consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon – Ultra Marathon entry changes – The 44th consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will remain on the traditional route via Chapman’s Peak
Ultra Marathon – 56km
The 44th consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will remain on the traditional route via Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay and Constantia Nek (unless deemed unsafe by authorities in which case the Ou Kaapse Weg route (prior to 2004) will be used).
The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is run under the rules of IAAF, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).
Distance
56 km (34.8 miles)
Date of Race
Easter Saturday, 30 March 2013
Start Time
06:30
2013 – Thank you for your ideas – you spoke and we listened.
- Runners do not need to qualify before entering the race. Even though it is a prerequisite for participation, information can be supplied at a later stage.
- Entries can be done without having renewed the provincial licence number as it can be completed later.
- Athletic club membership is not optional but it can be done after entry.
- Entries open on Thursday, 20 September 2012 (for the 2013 race).
- Closing date for supplying qualifying and club details as well as manual entries is Wednesday, 20 February 2013 (online by 5 March).
- Qualifying from 1 July onwards (no longer 1 September) in the year prior to participation.
- The race will start at 06:30.
- Runners with five or more medals can use the previous year's race as their qualifier.
- Blue/permanent number holders do not need to qualify, provided they have run in either of the previous two years.
- Entry fee is R200 (Africa entry fee is R450, International R900).
- No downgrades to the Half Marathon are allowed (only substitutions).
- Upgrade fee is the difference between entry fee + R80 admin fee.
- RaceTec timing chip is R120 for those who don't own one.
Half Marathon – 21km
The Old Mutual Two Oceans Half Marathon will follow a new route for the first 10km.
The 16th consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Half Marathon is run under the rules of IAAF, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).
Distance
21.1 km (13.1 miles)
Date of Race
Easter Saturday, 30 March 2013
Start time
06:00
Trail Run
Good Friday, 29 March 2013
The boom in trail running over the past few years prompted the Two Oceans Marathon race office to introduce its very own trail run through the forests above UCT offering inspiring vistas over the peninsula on Good Friday morning.
Both the Short and the Long runs start at the UCT grounds and take runners along the lower slopes of Devil’s Peak and nearby forests. Open to beginners and experienced trail runners, the challenging routes offer runners varied terrain with steep ascents and descents.
Please note that the minimum age for the 10km is 14 years of age and the minimum age for the 22km is 16 years of age. Substitutions will not be done on the Trail Runs.
Entry Fees
10 KM
| Runners who own a timing chip | R325 |
| Runners who do not own a timing chip | R425 |
22 KM
| Runners who own a timing chip | R450 |
| Runners who do not own a timing chip | R550 |
Some hints and tips for Two Oceans trailists!
- Water – carry your own! Either a hydration pack or hip belt bottle holder.
- The route is marked, but doing on route training is a good idea – maps are available on the website.
- Trail running has obstacles such as rocks, roots, branches and bushes – concentrate!
- Trail running times are often double for the same road running distance.
- Be prepared for the weather on the day, e.g. sun hat and lotion, or wind breaker and warm kit.
- If attempting to pass another runner on the single track, be polite.
- We are in a nature reserve so no litter of any sort please.
- Running in mountains takes you to remote areas.
- Enjoy the journey and the views.
The run starts at 07:00. Entries are limited in both events.
No entries are taken on race day.
Submitted by Belinka on Tue, 08/28/2012 – 14:31
