By Adnaan Mohamed
Like a champion runner returning to her favourite stretch of road, Glenrose “Supercharger” Xaba as well as the cream of South Africa’s top female athlete’s are coming back to participate in Durban’s Boxer Super Run on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
Two years ago, she lit up Snell Parade like sunrise breaking over the ocean, flying home in 16:03 to become the fastest South African woman over 5km on local soil.
Last year she traded that sharp burst of speed for the long, patient drumbeat of marathon miles and the gamble paid off, her feet writing history across Cape Town’s streets in 2:22:22, a record carved into the national story.
“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,” Xaba reflects, her words steady as a stride on the back straight.
“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.”
Beside her, the field is rich with Tayla Kavanagh, Durban’s own racing the road she knows like the back of her hand.
“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,” she says. “It’s a challenging distance but I enjoy a challenge… The local support on a hometown race is always super special.”
Debutant Karabo Motsoeneng all the way from Hammanskraal in Pretoria is ready to test her mettle against the tide:
“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.”
And for Carina Swiegers, the race is a celebration of joy as much as speed:
“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.”
The sponsors too are in step with the excitement.
“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 Notes — 2025 Boxer Super Run Durban
- Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
- Distance: 5km — a dash as brief as a heartbeat, as fierce as a sprint to the tape
- Start & Finish: Snell Parade to Blue Lagoon Park, where the city’s surf meets the runners’ rhythm
- Waves:
- 07:00 — Open Wave: the city’s morning chorus, thousands of feet drumming in unison
- 08:00–09:30 — Super Social Wave: costumes, laughter, and joy carried on the ocean breeze
- 09:45 — Elite Women: a ballet of speed, every step chasing history
- 10:00 — Elite Men: the closing crescendo, a sprint to glory
- Prize Purse: R147,200 — gold for those who can turn sweat into flight
- Gifts: T-shirt, medal, goodie bag, and the memory of Durban’s seafront rising to cheer every stride
