Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon 2016 – JUST UNDER 40 DAYS TO GO!

CORPORATE BOOKING SITE AVAILABLE

Do you want your company to have an exclusive presence at the OMTOM finish line where you can entertain your staff, VIPs and athletes as they finish their race?

We have one corporate hospitality site available.

Please email sales@twooceansmarathon.org.za for more information on this hospitality spot or to book your exclusive space.

SPONSOR A REFRESHMENT STATION

There are many Refreshment stations on the OMTOM Ultra and Half Marathon routes on Race Day, offering encouragement, cold drinks, and sometimes even a snack.

YOUR business now has the opportunity to sponsor such a refreshment station and be a part of the Race Day vibe.

There are ONLY two spots left. Please email us at sales@twooceansmarathon.org.za for more information.

MEDICAL NEWSFLASH: INTRODUCTION

Do you have a minor (or potentially major) niggle you're worried about as you count down to Race Day? Do you have any pre-race concerns, or an existing condition that may hamper your race?

The OMTOM Medical Team has created a series of Medical Newsflashes to answer your most common concerns, and over the next few weeks they will address topics like Health Screening, Injury, Cramping, Gastro, Skin Ailments and more… click here for more info

BE INSPIRED BY THE OMTOM VIDEO SERIES

Have you subscribed to our YouTube Channel yet? From inspriring stories and race information, to advice on how to choose the perfect running shoe and everything in between, be sure to watch these videos and share them with your own social networks to spread the #RunAsOne message. We also upload the videos to our Facebook page, so you don't have to miss a thing!

VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon's volunteers are important members of the extended OMTOM family. Whether at the Expo or on Race Day, this is your chance to pay it forward and be an integral part of the world's most beautiful marathon.

Volunteer applications are now open. Please click the link below to apply. Our team will contact you after reviewing your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

PRE-ORDER YOUR MEDAL ENGRAVING

There's no sweeter moment than receiving your well-earned medal after finishing a race. Now you have the opportunity to turn your OMTOM Ultra, Half or Trail medal into a personalised momento by having it engraved with your provisional race time.

Simply click below to pre-order by 23 March 2016, and have your medal engraved on the finish field on Race Day. Numbers are limited and pre-ordered on a first-come-first-served basis.

GUN TO MAT TIMING

One of the most frequent questions we receive is whether the OMTOM Ultra and Half Marathons are timed from Gun to Mat or from Mat to Mat.

In short, we abide by the rules of the IAAF, which stipulate that our races must be timed from Gun to Mat.

What exactly is Gun to Mat timing? Click here for an explanation, together with some practical examples and a case study.

OMTOM GOODIE BAG: GET BRAND EXPOSURE

DID YOU KNOW: The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Expo sees more than 50,000 visitors over the course of three days, and approximately 29,000 goodie bags are handed out to OMTOM participants during this time.

The OMTOM goodie bag is therefore the perfect tool to maximise exposure for your brand to a captive audience. Please click here for more on the benefits of goodie bag sampling and how you can get involved.

INSPIRING RUNNERS

Inspirational runners come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone's story is uniquely different.  From runners overcoming illness and adversity, to former couch potatoes that have discovered the thrill of the open road… we feature inspirational stories on our website and social networks almost daily.

Tendai Ngandu is one such runner, whose weekly "couch to Half Marathon" blog keeps us entertained and