Durban – Elroy Gelant is ready to hit the Durban promenade at full throttle when he tackles the 2025 Boxer Super Run on Sunday, October 12, chasing a sub-14-minute finish in the elite men’s 5km.
Gelant, who placed fifth last year in 13:49, has made his target clear.
“My goal is straightforward: to go under 14 minutes, ideally dipping under 13:50 to keep the pressure on the field,” he said.
The race boasts a hefty R147 200 purse, with R20 000 to each elite winner.
Gelant believes the prize is more than a carrot dangling at the finish line.
“It highlights Boxer’s commitment to rewarding elite athletes and growing the sport.
“It helps with essentials like training gear, and even personal dreams like building a home.
“In a tough profession like ours, incentives like this push us to go harder and also attract top international talent.”
For Gelant, the Boxer Super Run 5km distance is “pure magic.” It’s a sprint stretched just long enough to burn the lungs.
“The Boxer Super Run is special because it brings elites and everyday runners together in a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere. It’s not just about speed, but about celebrating running along the promenade with the ocean breeze.”
And he hasn’t forgotten the social wave:
“To everyone lacing up … you’ve got this! Arrive with a smile, soak up the energy, and remember running is about joy, not just the finish line.”
He won’t be alone at the front. Veteran Gladwin Mzazi is eyeing sub-14:15:
“The event has amazing vibes and excellent marshals along the route. I’m looking forward to strong competition.”
Debutant Andries Sesedi wants his “quickest time” on the fast Durban course, while Bennett Seloyi is determined to set a PB alongside his Boxer AC teammates.
“We’re excited to welcome Elroy Gelant back,” said Boxer’s marketing head Lee-Ann Pillay.
“With Gelant, Mzazi, Sesedi and Seloyi in the mix, the men’s elite wave promises fireworks.”
On Durban’s beachfront, the stage is set for a 5km sprint that could turn into a record-breaking blur.
