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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon apologises to disappointed runners

19 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Mother Nature Pulls the Plug In a cruel twist of fate that left thousands adrift, the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was called off before dawn on Sunday, sunk not by human error, but by gale-force winds that tore through the city ove …… read more

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Hendricks and Kavanagh Storm to Back-to-Back SCTM 10km Peace Run Titles

18 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Deon-Lee Hendricks and Tayla Kavanagh successfully defended their Sanlam 10k Peace Run titles in spectacular fashion at the 2025 edition of the race on Saturday morning. As part of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon weekend, the sold-out 1 …… read more

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Africa’s time to Shine at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

17 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Mother City’s streets are ready to thunder this Sunday, 19 October, as the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon takes a decisive stride toward Abbott World Marathon Majors glory in 2026. With two start lines in Green Point and a dazzling cas …… read more

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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Fastest Field Yet

17 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Mother City is set to host a marathon that could rewrite its record books. The 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, staged on Sunday, 19 October, features a lightning-fast field. The line-up includes two men under 2:05, four more below …… read more




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adidas runs with Purpose at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

15 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed As runners lace up for the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, adidas is urging them to do more than chase finish lines, it’s inviting them to run for change. At this year’s Marathon Expo at DHL Stadium, adidas is unveiling its official S …… read more

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Smith Strikes Gold as SA Swimmers Make Waves in World Cup Opener

14 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed South Africa’s swimmers made a splash at the opening leg of the 2025 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Carmel, Indiana, surfacing with one gold and three bronze medals after three days of fierce racing. The team finished 10th overa …… read more

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Two Oceans Marathon Steps Into a New Era

13 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Two Oceans Marathon NPC (TOM NPC) is hitting the reset button and tightening its laces for a brand-new chapter on the road ahead. Following its recent AGM, the organisation behind the “world’s most beautiful marathon” has unveiled …… read more

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Ryan and Glenrose blaze to glory at Boxer Super Run

12 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Durban’s beachfront turned into a runway of dreams on Sunday morning as 5,000 runners thundered down Snell Parade like a sea of determination, chasing glory beneath the coastal sunrise. But it was Ryan Mphahlele and Glenrose Xaba who …… read more

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PRASA on track for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

11 October 2025 — Fan train, park-and-ride and extra services to keep the Mother City moving on race day By Adnaan Mohamed Cape Town’s streets will throb with rhythm and resilience on Sunday, 19 October 2025, when the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (SCTM) hits full stride. A …… read more

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Junyue Repeats Last Year’s Victory at Ultra Gobi

9 October 2025 — On day four of the GOBI ULTRA 400, after the men’s podium was determined the previous day, the lady winner was also decided. Zheng Junyue, already last year’s fastest, triumphed in the competition, which is still in full swing even after the first eigh …… read more

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