Kenyan double at Tshwane 10K
Doreen Cherop and Salem Kibet gave Kenya a golden double at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday, with both producing decisive late surges to win at the Union Buildings. Cherop timed her…
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Glenrose Xaba breaks course record to claim first 2026 SPAR Grand Prix win
Defending SPAR Grand Prix champion Glenrose Xaba returned to winning ways by breaking the Tshwane course record on Saturday, securing her first victory of the 2026 series with a commanding performance in Centurion. The Boxer…
Durban 10K set for historic sub-27 and sub-30 assault
The countdown to the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K has shifted into top gear, with world champions, Olympic gold medallists and fearless record hunters converging on Durban for a race that could redraw…
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon confirmed as Abbott World Marathon Major
The road to history rarely arrives with a gentle jog. On Tuesday, it thundered through Cape Town like a lead pack charging for the tape as the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was confirmed as Africa’s…
Greatest 10km Race in Africa? World record holder Joshua Cheptegei set to ignite Durban 10K
“The quality and depth of this year’s field will firmly establish the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K as the greatest 10km ever staged on African soil,” said Stillwater Sports Michael Meyer. “With a field of this calibre, the possibility of history being made, including the first sub-27-minute 10km on African soil, is very real.”
Smiling Assassin chases another date with destiny on Comrades’ shortest Up Run
Gerda Steyn’s record book already reads like a marathoner’s fairy tale written in permanent ink. The 36-year-old has conquered Comrades four times, claimed an unprecedented seven consecutive Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon titles and shattered records with the enthusiasm of a runner splashing through puddles on a rainy training run.
Kipchoge headlines stacked Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Elite Field
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon continues its bid to become the continent’s first Abbott World Marathon Majors event, alongside races in New York, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, Tokyo, Sydney and London.
Chery fuels dreams at 2026 Durban 10K showdown
For Tony Liu, the synergy is clear.
“We are proud to once again celebrate the spirit of Durban’s running community. Rewarding one lucky participant with a Chery vehicle allows us to honour the commitment and passion of runners while embracing the energy of this remarkable city.
Durban’s coastal lifestyle and vibrant culture align strongly with the versatility of our vehicles, and we are honoured to support an event that continues to unite people through health, achievement, and community connection. We look forward to continuing to grow our Chery South Africa family.”
Champions rise in the rain at SA Senior Athletics finale
Rain fell like a stubborn curtain over Coetzenberg, yet the 2026 ASA Senior Track & Field Championships in Stellenbosch played host to a rain-soaked finale where several of the country’s leading athletes delivered composed performances…
Arthur Jantjies stuns field to claim Two Oceans Marathon title
Arthur Jantjies announced himself on the big stage with a stunning victory in the men’s 56km race at the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD on Saturday. The 25-year-old from Hopetown in the…