A special larger than normal commemorative medal denoting the 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon will be struck for this year’s race. A new trophy will also be introduced to the 20–39 years Women’s 2nd place team prize. To commemorate the centenary of the world’s biggest, oldest and most famous ultramarathon the recently published Comrades …
After nearly two years of adhering to the National State of Disaster, the subsequent suspension of sporting events and the cancellation of both the 2020 and 2021 Centenary Comrades Marathons, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) launch its #Comrades2022 campaign and announced its plans for this year’s race on Thursday 17 February 2022. CMA Chairperson, Mqondisi Ngcobo …
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Two Oceans Marathon proudly announces signing of new title sponsor, Totalsports The Two Oceans Marathon (TOM) is proud to announce that is has signed leading sports apparel giant Totalsports as its new title sponsor. Following two years of cancellations due to the COVID pandemic, the world’s most beautiful marathon – which will now be known …
Final Friday 5K Solo Run set to close off on a high note The action of the Friday 5K Solo Run Series powered by PUMA will culminate this week with the final run of the series, the Friday 5K Solo Run #5 taking place on Friday 18 September 2020. “The Friday 5K Solo Run …
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SPORT-LOVING SOUTH AFRICANS CAN ENJOY BENEFITS WITHOUT SACRIFICING TASTE First Choice, manufactured by Woodlands Dairy, has launched High-Protein Recovery, scientifically formulated to give elite and amateur athletes rapid muscle recovery following intense workouts or competition. Says Marisa Maccaferri, Marketing Manager for Woodlands Dairy and First Choice: “High-Protein Recovery is aimed at the individual who does …
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The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon race organisers are adding a virtual version of the iconic city marathon to its existing bouquet of events. The Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon will offer an interactive and immersive race experience for athletes across the globe by superimposing the race route on top of streets, open spaces and gardens, …
The Two Oceans Marathon heralds a new era in support of local industry The Two Oceans Marathon (TOM) NPC today revealed a new range of merchandise, which features a fresh aesthetic and design representing the natural beauty of our host destination, Cape Town and the Western Cape. The locally produced range of runners’ tees captures …
By Jacky McClean Taking the Maputo City Day celebrations to new heights on Sunday 10 November 2019, the much anticipated FNB Maputo 10K CITYRUN saw South Africans Elroy Gelant and Glenrose Xaba claim gold in the open men’s and women’s race with notable times of 29:06 and 33:10 respectively. SA 5000m record holder and IAAF …
By Jacky McClean For the first time since the event’s inception in 2001, the Totalsports Women’s Race celebrated National Women’s Day on one day across three major cities. The streets of Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban were flooded with a “sea of pink” when close to 23 000 runners and walkers joined forces to celebrate National …
Totalsports Women’s Race attracts a stellar field across three cities by Jacky McClean Taking place across three cities (Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town) on Friday 09 August 2019 (National Women’s Day) the Totalsports Women’s Race has attracted a stellar line-up of female athletes including the likes of Jenna Challenor and Jenet Dlamini in Durban, Glenrose …
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