The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD has announced a three-year partnership with Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), naming the travel company as its exclusive International Travel Partner for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 editions.
As part of the agreement, MTT will exclusively administer and facilitate all international and rest of Africa entries for both the 56km Ultra Marathon and the 21km Half Marathon, providing travel packages and race entries for athletes travelling to Cape Town, South Africa.
Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC said “We are excited to welcome Marathon Tours & Travel as the exclusive Travel Partner of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD. Their outstanding reputation for delivering world-class travel experiences to runners from around the globe makes them the ideal partner to support our vision of growing the event’s international reach while ensuring a seamless journey from registration to race day.
“Over the next three years, MTT will exclusively administer and facilitate all International and Rest of Africa entries, providing participants with trusted travel expertise and convenient travel packages that allow them to fully embrace everything Cape Town and the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon have to offer.”
Wade Bromfield, Event Director of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD said “We are excited to partner with MTT over the next three years as we continue to welcome more runners from around the world and grow the global appeal of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD, reinforcing its position as the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon.
“Partnering with MTT allows us to provide international and runners from the rest of Africa with a trusted, end-to-end travel solution that makes planning their journey to Cape Town simple and seamless. By bringing travel, accommodation and their race entry together through a trusted partner, we can offer runners greater convenience, confidence and peace of mind, allowing them to focus on the excitement of being part of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon.”
Marie Howarth, Head of Product and Operations at Marathon Tours & Travel said “We are thrilled and honoured to partner with Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD, as their Exclusive International Travel Partner. Through this partnership, international athletes will have access to guaranteed race opportunities for both the iconic 56km Ultra Marathon and the 21km Half Marathon.
“Cape Town holds a special place in our hearts, and having experienced the 21km and 56km first hand, it’s a privilege to help showcase the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon globally. Our local and international teams are dedicated to creating an exceptional race-week experience, ensuring runners are welcomed, supported and inspired every step of the way.”
All international and rest of Africa participants are required to secure their event entries exclusively through Marathon Tours & Travel.
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