Two Oceans Marathon 2012

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The next Two Oceans Marathon, sponsored by Old Mutual, takes place over the weekend of Friday 6th April and Saturday 7th April 2012. The popular Two Oceans Marathon event actually comprises a number of races that competitors can choose to take part in. The ultra-marathon, which starts at 06h25, covers 56km and follows a similar scenic route to the Cape Argus Cycle Tour via Chapmans Peak, Hout Bay and Constantia Nek. The popular 21km half marathon starts at 06h00 and has already filled its quota of 14,000 runners.

For those of us who just want to have a bit of fun and are not quite so fit there are a number of Fun Runs planned to take place at the University of Cape Town Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch on Friday 22nd April. There are events for all the family to compete in including:

• 56 m Nappy Dash - for kids 3 years and younger (must be able to walk)
• 300 m Toddlers' Trot - for kids between ages 4 to 6 years
• 2.5 km - for the young, the old and the not so fit
• 5 km - for the fitter and more adventurous runner/walker. This is also the perfect loosener for those running the half or the ultra marathon the following day.

The Two Oceans Marathon race is a key component of the Cape Town Easter Weekend festivities and the fun runs take place on the Easter Friday. Nearly 26,000 compete across all the different races many of which run for charity so expect whacky costumes. Again much of the city is closed to motorists. The following spots have been identified as the offering spectators the best vantage points.

Places to watch the Two Oceans Marathon:

• Main Road – Lakeside
• Fish Hoek – Kommetjie Road
• Silvermine Road intersection
• Noordhoek Village – start of Chapman’s Peak
• Hout Bay Beach – end of Chapman’s Peak
• Constantia Nek
• Cecelia Forest – along Rhodes Drive
• Kirstenbosch Gardens
• Union Avenue towards UCT.