How old do I have to be to run the Ultra or the Half?
Rule- Western Cape
- Two Oceans Marathon
- Athletics South Africa
- Western Province Athletics
- Ultra marathon
- Half marathon
- Ultra 20+, Half 16+
- 2027
- Runners
Both races are run under Athletics South Africa (ASA) rules, which set minimum ages for road races based on your age on race day (ASA Rule 23.4):
- Half Marathon (21.1km): at least 16.
- Ultra Marathon (56km): at least 20.
The Half Marathon prize list includes an Age 16-19 category. In both races, age-category prizes start at 40-49 and go up in 10-year groups to 70+.
Added 22 Oct 2026