"The Charity Entry Programme is incredibly close to our hearts," says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. "TTOM has always been about more than just the race; it is about the people, the communities and the shared spirit that make this event so special." 

"By choosing a Charity Entry, runners are not only securing their place on the start line, but they are directly contributing to the upliftment of causes that have a real, lasting impact. It means a lot to us that every step they take on race day will be in support of the meaningful work being done across the country," says Meyer.

"We were overwhelmed by the response to the 2026 Charity Programme, receiving 69 truly deserving applications submitted within the application window. To keep the process fair and transparent, a stringent multi-phase evaluation was followed. Ultimately, 35 diverse charity partners have been selected, each doing exceptional work in their respective fields. The number of entries available per charity will differ. We strongly recommend that runners reach out to the charities as soon as possible to avoid disappointment," says Meyer.

The first phase of TTOM's 2026 charity drive — the sale of charity entries — is set to raise over R2-million, funds that will be put to meaningful use, aiming to positively impacting the lives of countless individuals. To purchase a Charity Entry, runners need to contact the identified charities themselves.

Official Charitable Organisations for 2026

  • 9Miles Project
  • Anna Foundation
  • Ari's Cancer Foundation
  • Badisa Tygerberg
  • Cape of Good Hope SPCA
  • CHIPs — SSISA
  • CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA
  • Edunova NPC
  • Footprints 4 Sam Trust
  • Girls With Wiings
  • Goldilocks And The Bear Foundation
  • Grootte Schuur Hospital Trust
  • Help 2 Read
  • I Love Boobies
  • Innovation for the Blind
  • Jumping Kids
  • Kathleen Voysey Clinic Trust
  • Kids Haven
  • Lifting Dreams NPC
  • Love Your Nuts Foundation
  • Mosaic Community Development
  • National Institute for the Deaf
  • Operation Smile South Africa
  • PinkDrive NPC
  • Play4Good Foundation
  • Rainbows and Smiles
  • Spirit Education Foundation NPC
  • Summits With A Purpose NPC
  • The Character Company
  • The Pebbles Project Trust
  • The Red Circle — Novo Synapse Foundation
  • The Sozo Foundation
  • TSIBA Education NPC, and
  • Woodside Special Care Centre.

Event Information

Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon

  • Start Venue: Newlands Main Road, at Newlands Swimming Pool.
  • Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch.
  • Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026.

Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon

  • Start Venue: Main Road Newlands, at Newlands Swimming Pool.
  • Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch.
  • Date: Sunday 12 April 2026.

For more information, visit www.twooceansmarathon.org.za. You can also follow Totalsports Two Ocean Marathon on Facebook, X, or on Instagram.

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