Two Oceans Marathon 2027: spectator and support crew guide

25 to 27 March 2027 · ExpectedCape Town, South Africa

On race day at Two Oceans Marathon, support crews see their athlete for seconds at a time and wait for hours in between. This guide covers the best spots, the gaps and the days around the race in Cape Town.

Tours in Cape Town Hotels for these dates

Airport to Start: Newlands

Cape Town International (CPT) is 20 minutes from the city by Uber or MyCiTi bus.

A 56 km ultra around the Cape Peninsula, plus a half marathon, on Easter Saturday.

Public transport directions to Start: Newlands

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	City Bowl and Gardens	Guesthouses.
Mid-range	V&A Waterfront and Green Point	Near the stadium and finish line.
Splurge	Camps Bay	Beach and mountain views.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Once in Cape Town
Mid-range: Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Splurge: The Silo Hotel

Links search the nights from 24 March to 28 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual race week schedule for 25 to 27 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Race week arrival

Tuesday 23 March

Athletes check in and rack bikes. Support crews have the afternoon free.

Half-dayRobben Island tour Half day · Indoor
Mandela's prison; book ahead.
EatBo-Kaap Kombuis Cape Malay food

Day before

Wednesday 24 March

Athletes rest. Keep outings short and close to the base.

Easy outingSunset cruise Evening · Low walking · Nightlife
From the Waterfront.

Race day

Thursday 25 March

Long gaps between seeing your athlete at the swim exit, on the bike and on the run. Fill the middle hours nearby.

Cheer pointChapman's Peak Drive.
Cheer pointConstantia Nek climb.
FreeBo-Kaap colourful houses.
EatV&A Food Market Food hall

The day after

Sunday 28 March

Awards and a slow day. Seated tours suit tired legs.

Easy outingTable Mountain cableway Half day · Family
Go when it is clear.
EatKloof Street House Garden restaurant

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Cape Peninsula and penguins

Boulders Beach and Cape Point.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Table Mountain cableway

Go when it is clear.

See times and prices

Two Oceans Aquarium.
Boulders penguins.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Sunset cruise

From the Waterfront.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Cape Peninsula and penguins

Boulders Beach and Cape Point.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine tour

Wine tram option.

See times and prices

Full day

Shark cage diving

Gansbaai.

See times and prices

After dark

Bree Street bars.

6 tours worth booking for Two Oceans Marathon

Tour	Length	Good for
Cape Peninsula and penguins	Full day	Families
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine tour	Full day	Food lovers
Robben Island tour	Half day	Bad weather
Shark cage diving	Full day	Everyone
Table Mountain cableway	Half day	Families
Sunset cruise	Evening	Tired legs, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Kloof Street House Garden restaurant
Bo-Kaap Kombuis Cape Malay food
V&A Food Market Food hall

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor

Robben Island tour

Mandela's prison; book ahead.

See times and prices

Zeitz MOCAA.
District Six Museum.

Getting around on event days

Uber is the safest easy option; MyCiTi buses on main routes. Avoid walking alone at night outside busy areas.

Day trips from Cape Town

Stellenbosch: 45 minutes
Hermanus: 1.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Two Oceans Marathon.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Two Oceans Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 25 to 27 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Start: Newlands?

Cape Town International (CPT) is 20 minutes from the city by Uber or MyCiTi bus. A 56 km ultra around the Cape Peninsula, plus a half marathon, on Easter Saturday.

Where should I stay for Two Oceans Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is V&A Waterfront and Green Point: Near the stadium and finish line.

What else can we do around Two Oceans Marathon?

Good short outings in Cape Town include Table Mountain cableway, Robben Island tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Two Oceans Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Table Mountain cableway, Cape Peninsula and penguins. Two Oceans Aquarium.

How far is Start: Newlands from Cape Town centre?

About 7 km in a straight line. A 56 km ultra around the Cape Peninsula, plus a half marathon, on Easter Saturday.

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