A legend is Lost, Sudden Passing of Former Winner and Chair Cheryl Winn
6 October 2025 — Following a release from the Comrades Marathon Association, we are saddened to publish that Cheryl Winn, the 1982 women’s winner, a former Chair of the CMA Board, passed away on Sunday, 5 October. Tragically, she passed away while pursuing one of her p …… read more
Boxer Super Run Joburg: Pick Your Wave, Own the Street!
25 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Johannesburg, it’s time to hit the pavement! The Boxer Super Run lands at Marks Park Sports Club on Sunday, 9 November 2025, turning the city streets into a 5K playground for every kind of runner, from speed demons to tutu-clad fun-se …… read more
Spirit of Humanity Celebrated at Comrades Awards
25 October 2025 — Adnaan Mohamed The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA), in partnership with the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), hosted its annual Spirit of Comrades Awards Gala in Durban on Friday, 24 October 2025. This prestigious celebration pays tribute …… read more
How teen motorbike racer Cayden Robert is turning pain into power
24 October 2025 — For most 16-year-olds, a ‘crash’ might mean a scraped knee and a bruised ego after falling off a bicycle. For King Price Xtreme’s Cayden Robert, it’s far more serious: A high-speed motorbike accident that left him with a back injury and a long road to …… read more
Comrades Marathon Opens 2026 Entries with Priority for Green Numbers and CMA Members
23 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced that entries for the 2026 Comrades Marathon will open at 12:00 on Monday, 27 October 2025, with the first week reserved exclusively for Green Number Club runners and CMA Members. E …… read more
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
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
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
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
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
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