Two Oceans NPC steps up perks for Blue Number Club members at 2026 race

Organisers of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon are ready to lay out the blue carpet for those who will run the World's Most Beautiful Marathon for the 11th time or more in 2026. According to the Two Oceans NPC, because achieving a Blue Number is so special, members of this exclusive Blue Number Club will be offered an exceptional range of new rewards and benefits designed to elevate their race weekend even further.

"These are runners who have shown extraordinary commitment to the event over many years, and their loyalty has helped shape the legacy we celebrate today. Achieving the coveted BNC status at TTOM is a truly remarkable accomplishment," says Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC. 

BNC members in action during the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon n 2025. Their benefits are set to increase in 2026. Photo Credit: Luigi Bennet.

"A Blue Number is awarded to runners who have completed 10 Ultra or Half Marathons, or Trail Runs, earned a gold medal in the Ultra Marathon five times, or won the Half Marathon, Ultra Marathon, or any Trail Run distance three times. There is no joining fee and no annual membership fee - it's a recognition of dedication and achievement."

At the moment, BNC Members who are awarded a permanent race number enjoy priority pre-entry, preferential seeding and post-race hospitality, among other benefits in accordance with their status as titans of the race. And these benefits are set to multiply at next year's event which takes place over the weekend of 10-12 April.

1. BNC runners can look forward to an exclusive, premium race experience, featuring:

2. Early Entries

3. Free Entries for runners with 25 medals or more

4. Blue Number Club Dinner on Wednesday, 08 April 2026

5. Express Race Pack Collection

6. BNC Hospitality at Expo

7. Recognition on Race Number. All Ultra BNCs run with a dark blue band on their race number, while Half Marathon BNCs run with a light blue number. Those on nine medals and going for their 10th will run with a distinctive yellow band on their race number.

8. Special Seeding Batch

9. Enhanced Finish Experience

10. Recognition of Milestone Runs

11. BNC Hospitality at Finish

12. Exclusive BNC clothing ranges by JOMA and SWAGG, available for members to purchase

13. TOM NPC Membership