Runners that have yet to secure an entry for the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) – can still do so while making a tangible and positive difference in the lives of others – by purchasing a Charity Entry through one of the 35 charity partners selected by TTOM for 2026.
“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.”
Meyer adds: “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.”
The first phase of TTOM’s 2026 charity drive – the sale of charity entries – is set to raise over R2?000?000, funds that will be put to meaningful use, positively impacting the lives of countless individuals. To purchase a Charity Entry, runners need to contact the identified charities themselves.
List of official Charitable Organisations for 2026:
1. 9Miles Project
2. Anna Foundation
3. Ari’s Cancer Foundation
4. Badisa Tygerberg
5. Bless a Baby
6. Cape of Good Hope SPCA
7. CHIPs – SSISA
8. CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA
9. Edunova NPC
10. Footprints 4 Sam Trust
11. Girls With Wiings
12. Goldilocks And The Bear Foundation
13. Grootte Schuur Hospital Trust
14. Help 2 Read
15. I Love Boobies
16. Innovation for the Blind
17. Jumping Kids
18. Kathleen Voysey Clinic Trust
19. Kids Haven
20. Lifting Dreams NPC
21. Love Your Nuts Foundation
22. Mosaic Community Development
23. National Institute for the Deaf
24. Operation Smile South Africa
25. PinkDrive NPC
26. Play4Good Foundation
27. Rainbows and Smiles
28. Spirit Education Foundation NPC
29. Summits With A Purpose NPC
30. The Character Company
31. The Pebbles Project Trust
32. The Red Circle – Novo Synapse Foundation
33. The Sozo Foundation
34. TSIBA Education NPC
35. Woodside Special Care Centre
For more information on the participating charities, visit: https://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/
It is important to note that each charity has purchased their entries from TTOM. TTOM has no control over how each charity has chosen to price or manage the sale of those entries.
EVENT INFORMATION: Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
1. Saturday 11 April 2026 / Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon
Start Venue: Newlands Main Road, at Newlands Swimming Pool
Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch
2. Sunday 12 April 2026 / Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon
Start Venue: Main Road Newlands, at Newlands Swimming Pool
Finish Venue: UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch
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Websites: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
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Author: Jacky McClean from NEWSPORT MEDIA on behalf of Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon.
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