Two Oceans closing gap on 'the big one'

As popular as the race is, the Two Oceans ultra-marathon has always been seen as the Comrades Marathon's less attractive cousin.

- Wesley Botton

The country's oldest road race, the Comrades has history and lore which Two Oceans does not.

From the stories told of past legends to the traditions which signal the start, Comrades holds its own special place in the South African sporting landscape.

And while Two Oceans does have a very popular and prestigious half-marathon which attracts runners from across the country and around the world, the ultra-marathon has always played second fiddle to "the big one".

However, this year's Two Oceans promises to produce men's and women's elite races that could do more to promote the 56km race than any previous edition.