The Boxer Super Run Durban is about to feel like déjà vu on fast-forward.
This Sunday, 12 October, the stage is set for a repeat of last year’s electric showdown, when Boxer Athletics Club’s golden trio of Precious Mashele, Kabelo Mulaudzi and Chris Mhlanga locked out the podium in a 1-2-3 sweep.
Back in 2024, Mashele tore down the beachfront like a man chasing the wind, winning in 13:39, with Mulaudzi (13:40) and Mhlanga (13:43) hot on his heels. It was a clean sweep that lit up Durban’s promenade.
“Last year, I won the Boxer Super Run in Durban on my birthd
“Last year, I won the Boxer Super Run in Durban on my birthday, which was very special for me,” Mashele remembers.
But the victory meant more than medals.
“Winning the race has meant a lot to me because I used the prize money to continue building my house in Limpopo. I was also proud to win for my club, Boxer, because they have been supporting me for many years.”
Mashele admits 2025 has tested him.
“I’ve been struggling with injury, which is why I’m motivated to come back strong and win my club race to thank Boxer and Ntate [Rhyn] Swanepoel for all their support during difficult times.
“The prize money will be a nice bonus, especially since I haven’t been able to race much this season. My target is to be ready for the Boxer Super Run on 12 October.”
`Mulaudzi, last year’s runner-up, relishes the Durban circuit.
“I’ve generally run well in Durban. The 5km and 10km are my favourite distances, so the Boxer Super Run Durban is an event I really look forward to,” said Mulaudzi.
“I think I have a good chance of winning the race, but part of my success comes from being very respectful of my opponents. My goal is a win and a personal best.”
Known for his closing speed, he adds:
“I try to stay flexible with my racing tactics, but generally, I find my strength and speed in the last 2km help me perform well. Durban has always been a special venue for me.
“The course and the beachfront always fill me with excitement and a desire to perform at my best.”
To the thousands of social runners sharing the road, Mulaudzi offers this tip:
“Don’t start too fast. It’s always better to finish strongly than to charge at the start and struggle in the second half.”
For Mhlanga, who sealed the 2024 podium, it’s about pride in the club colours.
“The Boxer Super Run is special because, as Boxer AC athletes, we get to showcase our talent in our very own biggest 5km super run in the country. My goal is to finish on the podium again.
“I always feel great racing in Durban because we usually produce strong results there. I love that it’s not an easy course, yet we still manage our best times. To other runners: go out there, have fun, enjoy yourself, and be prepared to run fast times.”
For Boxer, the trio’s return is a source of pride. “It was such a proud moment in 2024 to see Boxer Athletics Club round off the Elite Men’s podium at the Boxer Super Run in Durban,” says , Head of Marketing.
“We are thrilled to welcome back Precious Mashele, Kabelo Mulaudzi, and Chris Mhlanga in 2025. They are the three top contenders and true inspirations for the sport.”
With R147 200 in prize money at stake and Durban’s promenade as the stage, the 2025 Boxer Super Run promises another fast-paced spectacle.
For the elites, it’s a race for glory. For the masses, it’s a chance to chase PBs, dress up, or simply feel the rhythm of feet against the surf.
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