Two Oceans Marathon 2027

The Odyssey Project · Two Oceans Marathon 2027

Two oceans, two distances. One shared journey.

Run the Two Oceans Marathon with the Odyssey team, whether you’re taking on the 56 km Ultra between the Indian and Atlantic oceans or the 21.1 km Half, and turn every kilometre into support for African genomic research for people living with rare and undiagnosed neurological conditions.

Date 31 March – 4 April 2027 
Location Cape Town 
Distance 56 km Ultra · 21.1 km Half 

Choose your journey

How will you run?

Odyssey Athlete

Make a once-off pledge of R1,000 and become an Odyssey Athlete.

Your pledge gets you:

  • Odyssey Athlete kit: running shirt and socks
  • Dedicated race kudos
  • Run alongside the Odyssey running team

Wear your kit with pride, dedicate your Two Oceans Marathon to The Odyssey Project and help raise awareness for genomic research.

Dedicate Your Race 

Become an Odyssey Voyager

Get your own personalised BackaBuddy fundraising campaign and activate your network to raise funds for The Odyssey Project.

  • Personalised BackaBuddy fundraising campaign
  • Progress tracking
  • Prize for the Voyager who raises the most
  • Dedicated race kudos

Run the Two Oceans Marathon, fundraise your way and bring your community along for the journey.

Voyager participation does not include physical Odyssey Athlete kit or a guaranteed race entry. Race entry arrangements are event-specific.

Become a Voyager