By Lonwabo Mtyeku (GP News Media – Community Newsroom) | Cape Town | 13 October 2025
SEEN HERE: Chris Goldschmidt Two Oceans Marathon NPC Chairperson. PHOTO CREDIT: David Sullivan
The organisers of the world’s most beautiful marathon, the Two Oceans Marathon NPC (TOM NPC), have announced a newly constituted Board of Directors following their recent Annual General Meeting — marking what insiders are calling a “new chapter” for one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting institutions.
At the helm of this refreshed leadership is Chris Goldschmidt, who steps into the role of Chairperson, with Glenn Muller serving as Vice Chairperson. The appointments, which follow months of introspection within the organisation, signal a decisive move towards strengthening governance, restoring stakeholder confidence, and enhancing the experience for runners, partners, and communities alike.
SEEN HERE: Glenn Muller Two Oceans Marathon NPC Vice Chairperson. PHOTO CREDIT: David Sullivan
A Reset Moment for South African Road Running
In his first public statement as Chairperson, Goldschmidt described the moment as a “reset” for the Two Oceans Marathon NPC.
“Our mandate is clear: to restore confidence through uncompromising governance, transparency, and accountability,” Goldschmidt said. “Working closely with Western Province Athletics (WPA), Celtic Harriers, our Ordinary Members, and Stillwater Sports as our staging and commercial partner, we will safeguard the organisation’s future, elevate the runner experience, and honour the trust placed in us by athletes, partners, and the broader community.” The Two Oceans Marathon — affectionately dubbed The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon — has, for decades, been a defining fixture on the South African and international road-running calendar. With this new leadership, TOM NPC is poised to build on that heritage while setting fresh benchmarks for organisational integrity and operational excellence.
SEEN HERE: (from left to right): Two Oceans Marathon NPC Board of Directors, Krishna Patel, Ashraf Orrie, Nombini Zaku, Achmat Jacobs, Chris Goldschmidt, Glenn Muller, Sandiswa Ndlebe , Gavin Wright and Wietse van der Westhuizen. Members not present at the time of the photograph include Julius Oosthuizen, Stuart Mann and Armand Bam. PHOTO CREDIT: David Sullivan
Meet the Board: Collaboration at the Core
The new TOM NPC Board brings together a diverse mix of expertise from athletics governance, community sport, and business leadership.
Western Province Athletics (WPA) representatives:
- Chris Goldschmidt (Chairperson)
- Nombini Zaku
- Julius Oosthuizen
- Achmat Jacobs
Celtic Harriers Club (Host Club) representatives:
- Armand Bam
- Glenn Muller (Vice Chairperson)
- Krishnakumar Patel
- Sandiswa Ndlebe
Ordinary Members:
- Stuart Mann
- Ashraf Orrie
- Gavin Wright
- Wietse van der Westhuizen
The organisation also extended its gratitude to the outgoing board members for their service and dedication in steering the marathon through a challenging transition period.
Looking Ahead: Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2026
With its new leadership team in place, TOM NPC’s focus now shifts to the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2026, set for 11–12 April 2026. The event, which attracts tens of thousands of runners from across the globe, will once again showcase the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town’s coastal and mountain scenery — from the slopes of Chapman’s Peak to the buzz of UCT’s upper campus.
Event Details at a Glance
🏃 Ultra Marathon — Saturday, 11 April 2026
- Start: Newlands Main Road (Newlands Swimming Pool)
- Finish: UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch
- Cut-Off: 7 hours
- Entry Fees:
- Licensed SA Athletes: R840
- Rest of Africa: R1030
- International: R3080
🏅 Half Marathon — Sunday, 12 April 2026
- Start: Main Road, Newlands
- Finish: UCT Rugby Fields, Rondebosch
- Cut-Off: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Entry Fees:
- Licensed SA Athletes: R450
- Unlicensed SA Athletes: R450 + R75 temp license
- Rest of Africa: R830
- International: R2160
The weekend promises to be a celebration of endurance, community, and Cape Town’s unmatched natural beauty — reaffirming why the Two Oceans remains a bucket-list race for runners worldwide.
Restoring Trust, Redefining Legacy
With its renewed leadership and a clear commitment to transparency and athlete-first values, TOM NPC’s reset is more than administrative — it’s cultural. It represents a renewed promise to the running community: that the world’s most beautiful marathon will also be the world’s most trusted.
As the countdown to April 2026 begins, South Africa’s road-running fraternity can look forward to a future where governance, growth, and greatness once again run side by side.
Follow the Journey:
📍 Facebook: Two Oceans Marathon
📸 Instagram: @TotalsportsTwoOceansMarathon
🌐 Website: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
📧 Entry Queries: Patiswa@twooceansmarathon.org.za