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Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series to deliver a thrilling 2024 finale in Joburg on Heritage Day

27 August 2024 — The streets of Jozi are set to come alive with athletic energy and community spirit on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, as thousands of runners gather to participate in one of the city’s most iconic Heritage Day celebrations, the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY J …… read more

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Course records for Xaba and Mofolo at Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K

27 August 2024 — South African 10km sensation Glenrose Xaba delivered a career-defining performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, blazing through the course in a remarkable 31:51. This marks her third sub-32-minute finish this year, solidifying her status as o …… read more

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Running To Coffee – Pretoria Edition

21 August 2024 — Uniting Passion for Running and Community: This the story of the Running To Coffee Run Crew in Pretoria, as told to us by group co-founder Amish Kooverjee.… read more

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Project 100

21 August 2024 — Suzette McIvor completed her 100th marathon or ultra at the inaugural Yeti Marathon in central Nepal, in a unique, spectacular, and scenic location with the high Himalayan Mountains as background. – By Scott McIvor… read more




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From Crutches and Crohn’s to Comrades!

21 August 2024 — From battling various health conditions to conquering the Comrades Marathon again, my journey began as a search for healing through running and evolved into a profound passion that transformed my life. – By Debbie Ivins … read more

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Silver Lining for SA

21 August 2024 — After a disappointing Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Team South Africa went to the Paris 2024 Games hoping to restart the country’s steady supply of athletics medals, and our athletes duly delivered. – By Sean Falconer… read more

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We’ll Always Have Paris

21 August 2024 — The Paris 2024 Olympic Games produced an unforgettably 11 days of athletics with countless records, brilliant performances and too many highlights to mention. – By Simon Turnbull with Sean Falconer … read more

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Jenet’s Thinking Bigger

21 August 2024 — After a milestone achievement in the 2024 Comrades Marathon, Jenet Mbhele has her sights set on an even bigger goal in the next few years, and she’s shown she has the drive to do it! – By Tathe Msimango… read more

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Women Reign Supreme in Ultra-Trail Marathons

9 August 2024 — This Women’s Day in South Africa, we celebrate the phenomenal women who dominate the world of ultra-trail marathons. Defying the odds and pushing beyond limits, women have consistently secured top spots in these gruelling events, proving their resilien …… read more

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How Team South Africa Performed on Tuesday

7 August 2024 — Three sporting codes represent Team SA at the Olympics on Tuesday, although none of them are involved in determining any medals. Team SA sprinter Benjamin Richardson has been withdrawn from Paris 2024 and will take no further part in these Olympics. In …… read more

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