Two Oceans Marathon: All the road closures

· The South African

The 2026 edition of the annual Two Oceans Marathon is set to take place this weekend.

Here, participants will take on one of two gruelling routes that will take them through Cape Town’s southern suburbs and Deep South.

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As such, these events will affect and close several roads in the Mother City.

TWO OCEANS MARATHON: 56KM ULTRA

The 56km Ultra Marathon is set for Saturday, 11 April 2026.

Approximately 12 500 runners, which include six-time defending women’s champion Gerda Steyn, will depart from the corner of Main Road and Dean Street in Newlands. The finishing line is at the University of Cape Town’s rugby fields.

Routes for the two marathons, including the 56km Ultra Marathon route shown here, will result in multiple road closures. Image: Two Oceans Marathon

As such, you can expect some traffic delays and congestion in certain areas at designated times. Notably, Chapman’s Peak will close tomorrow, Friday 10 April 2026, at 18:00 until 12:00 on Saturday.

Take a look at the other major road closures:

  • Main Road Newlands: 03:30 – 06:00
  • Main Road – Newlands to Claremont: 03:30 – 06:15
  • Main Road – Claremont to Wynberg: 04:45 – 06:15
  • Main Road – Wynberg to Diep River: 05:00 – 06:45
  • Main Road – Diep River to Retreat: 05:00 – 07:15
  • Main Road – Retreat to Steenberg: 05:30 – 07:45
  • Main Road – Steenberg to Muizenberg: 05:30 – 08:00
  • Main Road – Muizenberg to Boyes Drive: 05:45 – 08:30
  • Main Road – Boyes Drive to Fish Hoek: 05:45 – 08:45
  • Kommetjie Road – Fish Hoek: 06:00 – 09:15
  • Corsair Way – Sun Valley: 06:15 – 09:15
  • Frigate Crescent – Sun Valley: 06:15 – 09:30
  • Dory Walk – Sun Valley: 06:15 – 09:30
  • Chebec Crescent – Sun Valley: 06:15 – 09:30
  • Ou Kaapse Weg: 06:15 – 09:30
  • Noordhoek Main Road: 06:15 – 09:45
  • Silvermine Road: 06:15 – 09:45
  • Hout Bay Main Road: 06:45 – 11:00
  • Hout Bay Road: 07:00 – 11:15
  • Rhodes Drive: 07:30 – 12:30
  • M3 – Union Avenue: 07:00 – 13:30
  • Princess Anne Avenue: 07:00 – 13:30

TWO OCEANS MARATHON: 21KM HALF

The following day, Sunday 12 April 2026, the 21km Half Marathon will take place. It will also start in Newlands and end at the University of Cape Town’s rugby fields.

Note the following road closures and times:

  • Main Road – Newlands: 03:00 – 07:30
  • Main Road – Newlands to Claremont: 03:00 – 07:30
  • Protea Road: 06:00 – 07:30
  • Paradise Road: 06:00 – 07:30
  • M3 Southbound: 06:00 – 08:15
  • Kendal Road: 06:00 – 08:30
  • Spaanschemat River Road: 05:45 – 08:30
  • Ladies Mile Extension: 05:45 – 08:45
  • Constantia Main Road: 05:45 – 08:30
  • Parish Road: 06:00 – 09:15
  • Southern Cross Drive: 06:45 – 09:45
  • Rhodes Drive: 06:45 – 10:15
  • Rhodes Drive – Canterbury Road Circle to Union Avenue: 06:20 – 10:30
  • M3 – Union Avenue: 06:30 – 11:00
  • Princess Anne Avenue: 06:30 – 11:00

For more information about these closures and restrictions, including specific lane closures and openings, click here.

Otherwise, folks, take care on the roads and plan your travels accordingly. Plus, let us know if you’ll be taking part in the Two Oceans Marathon or cheering on runners this weekend!

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