Cape Town’s most prestigious race, the 56km Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, takes athletes on a spectacular course around the Cape Peninsula. It is often voted the most breathtaking course in the world.

The event is run under the auspices of the IAAF, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).

Passion is what allows us to go beyond our limits. It’s what makes us run when our heath is bursting in our chest, it’s whats makes our legs move even if they’re worn out.

It’s passion against sacrifice, and the winner will be declared though hard training, hearth and concentration.

Milano Marathon has been presented in the futuristic Generali Tower, in the heart of CityLife in Milan. In the middle of the historical center of Milan.

The story of the Berlin Half Marathon reflects a major part of the history of the German capital. It all began during cold war times and continued during reunification. The events leading up to today's event could really only have happened in this city. Its predecessors came from East- and West Berlin.

On 29th November 1981 the Lichtenberg Marathon was staged in East-Berlin. It was the first real city race in the capital of East Germany. This race was one year later succeeded by the "Berliner Friedenslauf" (Berlin Peace Run), which covered various distances up to a marathon.

The Friedenslauf was the biggest road race in the former GDR. While in former years the East German government had shown no interest in city races, that attitude changed, when big and spectacular city races developed in western countries. Races like the New York City Marathon or the BERLIN MARATHON in the western part of the city were successful. So the government decided that it would be good to have a big race as well and as usual in those times it was dedicated to peace. For the runners the motto did not matter. They were just happy to finally get what they had asked for for many years.

Over the last five years the winning time has been under one hour. The course record for men was set in 2007 (58:56 by Patrick Musyoki from Kenya). The women's record is 1:07:16 in 2006 by Edith Masai from Kenya.

The Berlin Half Marathon is well on the way to become a race with a similar reputation as the BMW BERLIN MARATHON.

It is not only the gripping competition that makes the marathon in Hannover so captivating, but also the exceptionally attractive side programme.
With numerous samba bands and musicians accompanying the athletes along their sightseeing tour through the city, a feel-good mood is guaranteed on the course.

The city will be transformed with a mix of musical entertainment, shows and activities that encourage people to join in. In addition, there will be a lively family programme on Trammplatz. The big stage will play host to games, fun and music and the winners’ prizes will also be presented here. The side programme kicks off on Saturday on Trammplatz with the Family Day.

Our sponsors will be providing diverse entertainment including a bouncy castle, children’s circus, and art activities from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Our showmaster will be accompanying participants and audience throughout the day.
Food and drink will be provided by our catering partner.