Two Oceans Marathon

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

35.0 miles (56.3 km) · 1,844 ft elevation gain · Out & Back · road · Race

Route facts

Distance	35.0 mi (56.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,844 ft (562 m)
Average gain	53 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 687 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Out & Back
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	3%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Two Oceans Marathon

How much elevation gain does Two Oceans Marathon have?

Two Oceans Marathon has 1,844 ft (562 m) of elevation gain over 35.0 miles (56.3 km). That averages 53 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Two Oceans Marathon?

The difficulty score for Two Oceans Marathon is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Two Oceans Marathon?

The longest climb on Two Oceans Marathon runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 687 ft (209 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9%.