21km Half Marathon
The half marathon runner's virtual guide for the 21.1km Old Mutual Two Oceans Half Marathon includes information on the route, how to enter, change of entries and substitutions, the Two Oceans expo and registration, race day information, training for your event, medical assistance and the publishing of results.
3 April 2010 at 06h00
The Old Mutual Two Oceans half marathon will remain the same as in 2009:
- Start point : Main Road in Newlands (opposite Newlands swimming pool)
- Right into Aliwal Road (approx 3.2km down Main Road)
- Right into Carr Hill Road
- Left into Waterloo
- Straight into Bower Road
- Left into Constantia Road, around the circle at the intersection of Gabriel Road, back into Constantia Road and under M3 highway
- Left into Spaanschemat River Road
- Turn before the traffic lights at end of Spaanschemat River Road and Ladies Mile Extension and return to Constantia Road
- Thereafter along Constantia Road on the right allowing deliveries to Constantia Village from Ladies Mile Extension
- Right into Parish road
- Turn left into Southern Cross Drive and continue to the top to Rhodes Drive
- Turn right into Rhodes Drive and continue past Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens to Newlands Avenue / Union Avenue intersection
- Turn left into Union Avenue
- Finish UCT sportsfields, upper campus.
Minimum age for participation
Entrants must be no younger than 16 on the day of the race.
Entry Fees
South African Entrants
Runners who own a timing chip: R90
Runners who do not own a chip or have lost their chip: R185
African Entrants
Runners who own a timing chip: R115 (R90 entry fee + R25 temporary licence fee)
Runners who do not own a chip or have lost their chip: R210
Overseas Entrants
Runners who own timing chip: R400
Runners who do not own a chip or have lost their chip: R495
Please note that entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances.
Entries for the half marathon are now closed! If you still need an entry, why not bid for an "A-seeded" entry in the 21.1km Auction.
Acknowledgement of entry
Entries can be confirmed on Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon by clicking on confirm entry and printing the acknowledgement page. Entries will also be acknowledged to valid e-mail addresses (as supplied). Please ensure that you bring a form of entry acknowledgement, your ChampionChip and ID document (or permanent residence permit) to registration, which takes place from Wednesday 31 March to Friday 2 April 2010.
Timing
All runners will be required to wear a timing chip on one of their shoes during the race. The timing chip must be registered in the runner's name and not belong to someone else. Runners who do not own a timing chip (or have lost theirs) must enclose the additional timing chip fee of R95 with their entry fee. Runners who have ordered timing chips can collect them at Registration when they register for the race. Runners who lose their timing chips after entering or have left them at home will be able to buy a new timing chip at Registration. Remember: No chip, No Result. There will be no exceptions made if a chip is not used!
It is compulsory to have your timing chip at Registration in order to collect your race pack with race numbers etc. The timing chip becomes your property after the race and can be used for all events in SA that use the same timing system. Please ensure that you keep your chip in a safe place after the race in order to avoid having to buy a new chip.
Qualifying
It is not compulsory to run a half marathon prior to entering. Novices are welcome. Athletes who can’t walk an average of 8½ minutes per kilometre are strongly discouraged from entering.
Seeding
Runner’s qualifying times are used to seed them – faster runners in the front and slower runners at the back. If no time is supplied, runners start at the back. Seeding is based on a previous 10km, 15km or 21.1km run since 1 April 2009.
Seeding changes
Seeding changes will be done during the window period 4 March 2010 - 10 March 2010 only.
T-Shirts
T-shirts (technical garments this year) are available at R199 each (including VAT) for purchase with entry. Please indicate your size on the entry form and include this fee with your entry fee. Please ensure that you indicate the correct size as exchanges will not be allowed at Registration.
Upgrades (at the cost of R150), downgrades (at cost of R100), substitutions (at cost of R200) and seeding updates will be permitted only between 4 March and 10 March (inclusive). Entry fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Runners should refrain from entering the Half Marathon if they intend running the Ultra. Runners, who have entered the Half Marathon and later qualify to run the Ultra within the qualifying period, may change their entry to the Ultra at a cost of R150.
No entry fee refunds will be done under any circumstances. No changes to an entry will be done at Registration.
The Old Mutual Two Oceans marathon registration and expo takes place from 31 March – 2 April 2010 at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town, offering visitors all there is to know about running.
It is compulsory to register (collect race numbers) before the race to receive your race numbers and related items. Registration will take place at the Good Hope Centre, Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town (on the corner of Oswald Pirow Street), from Wednesday 31 March to Friday 2 April (Opening times: Wed -Thurs, 10:00 - 19:00; Friday 09:00 - 19:00).
To ensure you have a trouble-free registration, please ensure you bring the following with you when you collect your race number and goody bag at the Expo:
- Race acknowledgement: If you have not yet received one, please visit Two Oceans Marathon and click on confirm my entry, enter your name, click on summary and print this out. This can be used as your proof of entry for registration purposes.
- ID document/drivers licence/passport: This is very important – you will need some form of identification in order to register for your race.
- ChampionChip: If you already own a ChampionChip, bring it along so that you can confirm your details. If you have purchased one for the event, you will receive it when you register.
Race Packs
At Registration runners will receive their race packs including race number(s), registration bags and T-shirts (if ordered). Runners who ordered timing chips will also receive these at Registration. Runners may not claim their registration bags, timing chips, race number(s) and T-shirts after Registration closes. Runners who do not collect their timing chips at Registration will not be refunded, nor will the timing chips be forwarded to them.
The 20-week training programme - for the 21.1km - to help you prepare for Two Oceans marathon 2010 was compiled by the late Virtual Coach Dave Spence.
Race and Pace Calculator
The Old Mutual Two Oceans race and pace calculator can help you predict a realistic finish time for your race, specific to your distance, and provide you with a personalised pace table of split times.
Old Mutual Two Oceans Forum
Got questions about your training, need advice or want to have your say about the Two Oceans race in general? Visit the Old Mutual Two Oceans forum and find your voice.
On the Day
Race Numbers
Runners will receive two race numbers: it is imperative that runners fill in the medical information on the back of their race number. It must be worn without alteration one on the front, one on the back of the upper body garment. No race numbers are to be pinned on running shorts. Misuse of Race Numbers. Runners may not transfer their race numbers and/or timing chips to other runners. Any runner who is found guilty of breaking this rule will be banned from the race for 2 years.
Parking
Parking at UCT and near the start is limited. Runners are advised to share lifts to the start and to be dropped off within walking distance. Some of the schools near the start will provide parking.
The ‘Jammie Shuttle’ bus service will take runners back to the parking areas at the start free of charge. These will leave from 10:00 onwards from the UCT Indoor Sports Centre.
Tog Bag Facilities
A Tog Bag Facility will be available suitably signaged on the day of the race in one of the tents at the UCT fields. Runners can also make use of the Tog Bag Trucks that will be available at the start in Dean Street. Your tog bags will be taken back to the Finish Venue. Runners must ensure that their bags are labelled with their names on the label provided at these trucks. Every care will be taken to ensure that the bags are safeguarded. However, runners are advised not to leave expensive or valuable items in their bags, as the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any losses.
Start
The 21.1km ultra marathon will start at 06h00 outside Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands in Cape Town. The start is within walking distance of the finish (only 2 km).
Seconding
The No mobile seconding rule will be strictly enforced. No seconds may drive, cycle or run alongside any athlete on the route. The STAND AND HAND rule, whereby a runner's seconds may stand at any refreshment station on the route and hand refreshments to their athlete while they remain stationary, will apply. No seconds may travel on the route. The race referees will deal with any transgression of this rule and the penalty may include disqualification after a warning.
Finish Line
The finish line must be crossed to officially finish the race. At this point you will be timed by crossing the timing mat. There are no designated lanes and it is important to move through this area swiftly. Runners completing their 10th Two Oceans Half marathon are requested to enter the finish area on the right-hand side, in order to collect their permanent numbers.
Cut-off
The official cut-off time at the finish is 09:00 (3 hours). Runners who have not reached the intersection of Rhodes Drive and Union Avenue (18.2km) by this time will not be allowed to continue. Runners who can't walk an average of 8.5 minutes per km are strongly discouraged from entering. If you do not reach the cut-off points within the required time, you will be asked to retire from the Race and leave the road. You may not continue running! Athletes who fail to obey the race officials will be subject to disciplinary action and may be banned from participation in the Two Oceans Marathon in future. Transport will be provided at all the cut-off points to take the runners back to the Finish.
It is imperative that runners fill in the medical information on the back of their race number. Should a runner require hospital treatment, he/she will be charged according to the hospital tariff rate.
Please take note of this number in case you need it for a medical emergency:
082911
Information relating to runners who have been admitted to the Medical Tent will be available at the Information Tent next to the finish.
The final results will be posted on Two Oceans Marathon website.