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Gerda’s Marathon Goal

25 March 2022 — The country’s fastest female marathon runner, Gerda Steyn, recently signed up to run in adidas shoes and apparel, and we caught up with her to chat about her love of running, and what fuels her Impossible is Nothing attitude.… read more

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No, Races Are NOT Too Expensive

25 March 2022 — I am probably going to take some serious flack for this opinion piece, but I think this is something that needs to be said… and it has been coming a long time, irrespective of whether the COVID pandemic had happened or not. – By Manfred Seidler… read more

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Win a VIP Totalsports Two Oceans experience worth R50k with HUAWEI WATCH GT3

7 March 2022 — The recently launched HUAWEI Watch GT 3 has already won three accolades from top global media outlets for sleek and sturdy design, great battery life, accurate health and fitness monitoring, overall great performance, and more! Boasting leading innovat …… read more

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Hollywoodbets gets the inside lane in South African athletics

2 March 2022 — The running season is now in full swing, and the Hollywoodbets Athletics Club, a division of leading sports betting operator Hollywoodbets, has aimed for the stars as it unveiled the signing of some of South Africa’s brightest talents. 2018 Comrades Ma …… read more



Event Update!
Launch of 2022 Comrades Marathon

18 February 2022 — It’s the much-awaited Comrades comeback! 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 Marath …… read more

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Totalsports Backs Iconic Two Oceans Marathon with Title Sponsorship

15 February 2022 — Totalsports, part of The Foschini Group (TFG), is proud to announce that it has entered into a three-year agreement as the new title sponsor of Cape Town’s iconic Two Oceans Marathon, which will now be known as the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon. The …… read more

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Breaking News: Two Oceans Marathon Entries Opening!

10 February 2022 — The Two Oceans Marathon (TOM) is pleased to announce that entries for the 51st edition of the iconic Cape ultra and its accompanying half marathon will open on 11 February 2022 at 12pm (midday). The event will take place on Easter Weekend, with the Hal …… read more

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On Course for a PB in Paris

6 December 2021 — After a few delays to our racing plans caused by the COVID pandemic, I found myself running the Paris Marathon in October, chasing a sub-3:15 finish, but instead, I found myself pushing for a sub-3:00 for the first time, much to the surprise of my trai …… read more

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Still Cruising at 90

6 December 2021 — Her transition from concert pianist to ‘galloping granny’ at 78 has brought Deirdre Larkin several World Records, countless media interviews, and a roomful of medals, but she continues to run just for the sheer enjoyment of it. And the 90-year-old does …… read more

Event Update!
Our January Favourite is Back!

3 December 2021 — After a one-year absence, Bedfordview Athletics Club in partnership with Dis-Chem Pharmacies is proud to once again bring you the Dis-Chem Pharmacies Half Marathon. Taking place on Sunday 16 January 2022, this will be the 20th edition of this long-time …… read more

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