Approximately 29 000 runners are expected to take part in the 53rd edition of the Two Oceans Marathon's ultra and half marathons

Approximately 29 000 runners are expected to take part in the 53rd edition of the Two Oceans Marathon's ultra and half marathons on Saturday and Sunday.

PICTURE: Two Oceans Marathon

The weekend of road running activities will get under way with the ultramarathon on Saturday, for the 56km race, which will take athletes from Newlands to Fish Hoek and over Chapman's Peak before finishing off at the University of Cape Town.

Sunday will be an opportunity for the half marathon enthusiasts to experience the scenic beauty of the Mother City.

‘’This year, the race organisers are expecting over 2 200 African and international runners to participate. This of course is a major positive for Cape Town's economy because a lot of these runners book accommodation, transport and support local businesses. Our responsibility is to ensure that we provide a safe route for these athletes to have a memorable race,’’ said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith.

Two Oceans Race Director, Hilton Kearns said, 'As we declare ourselves race ready to host the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, the most beautiful city in the world and the World's Leading Festival and Event Destination for 2018, 2020 and 2021, as voted for by the World Travel Awards, we thank the City for its colossal support on several fronts as a key partner and stakeholder. We look forward to seeing the fruits of months of working closely with the City culminate in an event which we can all be very proud of.'’

Residents and motorists are reminded of road closures and restrictions in the Southern Suburbs and the Cape Peninsula during the early hours on Saturday, and Sunday.

 

Done By: Mitchum George