Two Oceans Ultra Marathon

Every Easter weekend, more than 10 000 runners descend on Cape Town to take on the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon – a 56km ultra and “the world’s most beautiful marathon”. Don’t believe the hype? You should, because the route makes its way around the Cape Peninsula, incorporating both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and some of the most jaw-dropping scenery the Cape has to offer. The Two Oceans Half Marathon is also incredibly popular with 15 000 runners taking part, and while the shorter distance doesn’t quite boast the same views, it is still easy on the eyes.