Gerda Steyn wins seventh consecutive Two Oceans Marathon

Ultra-marathon specialist Gerda Steyn has secured her seventh Two Oceans Marathon in a row.

This is after crossing the finish line first on the University of Cape Town playing fields after 56 gruelling kilometres in the 2026 edition of the race.

Steyn finished ahead of Kenya’s Margaret Jepchumba.

🏁 Ultra Marathon Champion Crowned! 🏁
The @TotalsportsSA Two Oceans Marathon powered by @BydSouthAfrica has its 2026 Ultra Marathon women’s winner 👏

🥇 Gerda Steyn crosses the line in an incredible 03:27:43 representing Hollywood Athletics Club to claim victory!

A phenomenal… pic.twitter.com/yf91c9YEsy

— Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (@2OceansMarathon) April 11, 2026

South African runners dominated the marathon in both women’s and men’s races.

South Africa’s Arthur Jantjies has won the men’s race, beating fellow South African Onalenna Khonkhobe.

🏃‍♂️ 𝕋𝕨𝕠 𝕆𝕔𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕟 🏃‍♀️

🏅 A confirmation of the Women’s 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 finishers!

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— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) April 11, 2026