After experiencing a superb year of racing, Glenrose “Supercharger” Xaba as well as the cream of South Africa’s women’s elite athletes have confirmed their participation as in the Boxer Super Run in Durban on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
Xaba blazed through the inaugural 2023 edition, storming home in 16:03 to become the fastest South African woman over 5km on home soil. She skipped 2024 while building marathon mileage. The hard work paid off with her 2:22:22 national record in at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in October last year.
Glenrose Xaba by Anthony Grote
“I missed out on the 2024 race because I was training for my marathon debut and aiming for the SA record, which God blessed me with,” she said.
“This year at the Boxer Super Run in Durban, I just want to enjoy myself and see what my legs can do.
“The 5km distance is special because it’s all about speed from the first kilometre to the finish. I look forward to running against training partners like Karabo More.”
Local favourite Tayla Kavanagh representing Hollywood Athletic Club will also be chasing speed down the beachfront straights:
“Recently I’ve run a number of 10km races, and I have decided to use the Boxer Super Run 5K to enjoy a shorter distance on the road and see what I can do.
“It’s a challenging distance but I enjoy a challenge… The local support on a hometown race is always super special.”
Debutant Karabo Motsoeneng from Hammanskraal in Tshwane is eyeing a PB:
“The Boxer Super Run is a great opportunity for people to have fun while showcasing their talents. The 5km distance is short but fast. My goal is to run a PB on the day. I’m looking forward to seeing the elite runners break records and set new PBs.”
Returning for another lap, Carina Swiegers from Boxer AC added:
“The Boxer Super Run is just a quick and fun day out for family and friends. It’s something different from the usual 10km or 21.1km road races, and the vibe and organisation are top class. I absolutely love it. It’s just long enough but also short enough to run really fast.”
Event sponsor Boxer Superstores is equally fired up.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Glenrose Xaba back to the Boxer Super Run in Durban… It’s also fantastic to have Karabo Motsoeneng and Carina Swiegers joining the field,” said Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing. “It’s set to be an exciting event for everyone!”
Race Day Fast Facts — 2025 Boxer Super Run Durban
- Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
- Distance: 5km
- Start: Snell Parade, near Blue Lagoon Park, Durban
- Finish: Blue Lagoon Park, Durban
- Waves & Start Times:
- 07:00 — Open Wave
- 08:00–09:30 — Super Social Wave
- 09:45 — Elite Women
- 10:00 — Elite Men
- Minimum Age: 9 years
- Entry: Closed (sold out)
- Prize Purse: R147,200 (winners bag R20,000 each)
- What You Get: T-shirt, goodie bag, race number with timing chip, finisher’s medal, on-route entertainment
