Record-breaking teens shine at Joburg Grand Prix
20 March 2025 — Sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza was the star of the show at the second ASA Grand Prix meet of the season at the University of Johannesburg on Wednesday night with rising hurdles star Tumi Ramokgopa also in record-breaking form. After becoming the first …… read more
Athletics South Africa Grand Prix Brings the Heat to Pilditch!
13 March 2025 — Prudence Sekgodiso and Marioné Fourie both produced promising performances to boost their confidence levels ahead of jetting off to the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China next week.Competing at the first ASA Grand Prix meet of the s …… read more
St Benedict’s Boys Secure SA’s Top Rowing Title For 31st Straight Year
13 March 2025 — St Benedict’s College has once again solidified its unrivalled legacy in South African school rowing, claiming the national championship title for an extraordinary 31st consecutive year. At the prestigious annual schools’ regatta earlier this month, th …… read more
St Benedict’s Darryn Roff Elected President Of South African Schools Rowing Union
11 March 2025 — St Benedict’s College is proud to announce that Darryn Roff, the school’s Head of Rowing, has been elected President of the South African Schools Rowing Union. This appointment marks another significant milestone in Roff’s distinguished career in rowin …… read more
Speed, Style & a Splash of Rain: PUMA Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3 Review
11 March 2025 — I was fortunate enough to take the PUMA Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3 on their maiden voyage this weekend at Joburg’s Toughest 21km. The weather conditions saw some light wind and drizzle, which got progressively heavier as the race wore on—perfect for runnin …… read more
Comrades Marathon, Two Starts, FAQ
10 March 2025 — Just received from the Comrades Marathon Press office, a detailed explanation of why they have decided to roll out two starts instead of the traditional mass start. Background to the changes: Why was it necessary for the Comrades Marathon Organisers to …… read more
Comrades 2025 to Introduce Two Starts
6 March 2025 — The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce a change for the 2025 Comrades Marathon with the introduction of two race starts. This innovative approach aims to enhance the race experience for all participants in the world’s biggest, o …… read more
Get Ready to Conquer Deadly Dozen – South Africa’s Ultimate Fitness Challenge!
6 March 2025 — Are you ready to unleash your inner warrior? Step into the electrifying world of Deadly Dozen, where fitness meets fierce competition in an unforgettable showdown! This isn’t just a race; it’s a thrilling adventure that will push your limits, ignite yo …… read more
The Spirit of Rowing Thrives at the 2025 SA Schools Rowing Championships
5 March 2025 — This past weekend, the SA Schools Rowing Championships, proudly partnered with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), brought together young athletes, dedicated coaches, and passionate supporters from across South Africa for an unforgettable showcase of school rowi …… read more
HYROX Johannesburg marks a ground-breaking achievement
3 March 2025 — HYROX, the globally renowned fitness race, made a powerful impact in Johannesburg, delivering a high-energy, record-breaking event that drew athletes and spectators from across South Africa and beyond. Held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre on 1 March 20 …… read more
Win 1 of 5 Hyundai Exter SUVs in the 2025 SPAR Grand Prix!
26 February 2025 — Christmas, New Year and Valentine’s Day have come and gone, and the thoughts of many are turning to the road – not driving, but road running.The 2025 SPAR Grand Prix series get underway on Sunday, March 30, when thousands of women will take to the stre …… read more
Mr O – Ramadan Night Runs
21 February 2025 — Night runs start at 9.45pmAfternoon runs start after ASR prayersSunday afternoon 2 March: 8km . From Sports Science Centre, NewlandsMonday 3 March: 8km + 12km . From Access Park Food Truck Village [ special menu to follow for post run treats ]Wednesday …… read more
The Great Debate – You have to run Comrades to be considered a ‘real runner’
19 February 2025 — It is a common conception in the South African running scene that you cannot be considered a real runner until you have completed the ultimate human race, the Comrades Marathon. We look at the debate both for and against, and leave you to decide.… read more
What’s Your Excuse?
19 February 2025 — Losing your leg is a devastating loss, losing it because of a disease that has plagued you your whole life at the age of 23, is something many would not come back from. But Erin Lazarus is not anybody, she has overcome every obstacle in her path and wi …… read more
Cian’s Voice – We All Start Somewhere
19 February 2025 — Cian Oldknow has taken SA Running by storm with an incredible 2024 season culminating at the Paris Olympic Games. But who is Cian? Exclusive to Modern Athlete we will be publishing Cian’s column, giving her a space to vent, motivate and more importantl …… read more
Gloot Sets Its Sights on Global Growth in 2025
18 February 2025 — As 2025 kicks off, Gloot—one of South Africa’s fastest-growing health, wellness, and beauty brands—is gearing up for another exciting year of expansion, innovation, and community-driven success. After a record-breaking 2024, which saw phenomenal sales, …… read more
Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES unveils R1.6M Prize Purse and groundbreaking SA Athlete Incentives for 2025
18 February 2025 — The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES, South Africa’s premier road running series, is raising the stakes for 2025 with a massive combined prize purse of R1 610 000.00 and groundbreaking incentives designed to inspire top performances from SA athletes. Since la …… read more
Nedbank Running Club’s Top Contenders for the 2025 Pirates 21K Powered by Medshield
13 February 2025 — The 2025 Pirates 21K Powered by Medshield, nicknamed Joburg’s toughest half, has attracted some of the best runners that Nedbank Running Club has to offer. Offering excellent preparation for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon later this year, the clim …… read more
Nedbank Gravel Burn: A New Era For Gravel Racing
12 February 2025 — Gravel Burn is thrilled to welcome Nedbank as its Title Sponsor, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the seven-day, 850km stage race—now officially known as Nedbank Gravel Burn. Set to take place from 26 October to 1 November 2025, this ep …… read more
Celebrate 10 incredible years of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES in Cape Town – entries are open!
11 February 2025 — The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES is turning 10! A decade of road running excellence calls for a celebration, and what better way to mark the occasion than with the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K? Entries are officially open for this iconic race, ha …… read more
ForeverRun NITRO™ 2 Hits the Streets!
10 February 2025 — 2 minutes read time.… read more
TRACN4 Elands Marathon Attracts Nedbank Running Club’s Best
5 February 2025 — Mpumalanga’s most scenic marathon is back. The TRACN4 Elands Marathon, hosted by the Nedbank LVCC Running Club and sponsored by Trans African Concessions (TRAC), takes place on Saturday 1 March 2025.Set against the breathtaking Elands Valley, this even …… read more
Be the First to Win a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiTVehicle at the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES in Gqeberha
4 February 2025 — The Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K is set to make its highly anticipated return to Gqeberha on Sunday, 13 April 2025. Adding to the excitement, one fortunate participant will have the opportunity to drive home in a brand-new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT, val …… read more
Tuks Student Proud to be Part of SA Blind Soccer History
28 January 2025 — The answer to what it takes to make Jonas Ndlovu happy is simple – give him a ball.It could be a cricket or a soccer ball, or let him play goalball. Nothing gets the Tuks Political Science student’s adrenaline pumping like the challenge of outsmarting …… read more
PUMA Drops Laced-up Rule Breaker: Fast-RB Nitro™ Elite Ld
27 January 2025 — PUMA is rewriting the rules of speed once again with the FAST-RB NITRO™ Elite LD – a bold, laced-up evolution of one of this year’s most talked-about releases, the FAST-RB NITRO™ Elite.Designed for runners who refuse to settle, the FAST-RB NITRO™ Elite …… read more
PUMA REVEALS SS25 HYROX COLLECTION INCLUDING FIRST EVER CO-BRANDED FOOTWEAR
27 January 2025 — With an exciting year of fitness racing ahead, PUMA and HYROX are kicking things off with the launch of their brand-new SS25 collection. For the first time, this collaboration includes co-branded PUMA x HYROX footwear.Designed specifically for HYROX at …… read more
Introducing the African Biathlon: A New Sport to Get Mzansi Moving
24 January 2025 — There’s an exciting new sport in town! The African Biathlon, unveiled today by the Nedbank Running Club—South Africa’s largest running community—is here to get South Africans moving with a fresh blend of energy, culture, and connection.Traditionally, b …… read more
Reebok Unveils the Nano X5 Training Shoes
23 January 2025 — Reebok has just launched the newest addition to its award-winning Nano franchise – the Nano X5 Training Shoes. Celebrating 15 years as the Official Shoe of Fitness, this milestone release blends decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deli …… read more
Boxer Athletics Club re-signs Elite Runners and welcomes promising new talent in 2025
21 January 2025 — Boxer Athletics Club (AC) is excited to announce the re-signing of its top-tier athletes, including celebrated names like Elroy Gelant, Glenrose Xaba, Cacisile Sosibo, Precious Mashele, Kabelo Mulaudzi, Chris Mhlanga, and the dynamic duo Lebo and Lebog …… read more
Barry Holland co-opted onto Comrades Marathon Board
10 January 2025 — The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the co-option of Comrades Quadruple Green Number runner and race organiser, Barry Holland onto its Board. Barry Holland, a legendary figure in the Comrades Marathon community, brings with h …… read more
Revised Qualifying Time for #Comrades2025
9 January 2025 — With just 150 days to go until race day, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to share an important update about the qualifying criteria for the 98th Comrades Marathon. Effective immediately, the qualifying time for the standard 42.2km ma …… read more
New York, New York!
9 January 2025 — A serious motorbiking accident in 2020 resulted in Travis Warwick-Oliver’s right foot being amputated, but today he is running ultra-distance trails, and recently also completed the New York Marathon. – By Sean Falconer… read more
Feel comfort, find energy: ASICS launches the new NOVABLAST™ 5 shoe
4 December 2024 — Blending superior comfort with a bouncy ride, the NOVABLAST™ 5 running shoe offers energised cushioning for all runners. ASICS has launched the highly anticipated and new fan-favourite NOVABLAST™ 5 running shoe. The latest updates to the NOVABLAST™ lin …… read more
Absa renews sponsorship of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES
28 November 2024 — Absa is excited to announce the renewal of its partnership as the Title Sponsor of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES, a collaboration that began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. At a time when many sponsors were stepping back, …… read more
Do Your Part – Vote for Your Next CMA Board!
22 November 2024 — The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) elections are around the corner, giving you the opportunity to shape the future of the iconic race. These elections will be held on Saturday, 30th November 2024, and offer a vital chance for members to select the …… read more
Joseph’s Journey: Marathon Success & Racing with Under Armour
21 November 2024 — Q: Hi Joseph, well done on your recent second place at Soweto Marathon, superb achievement. It was a 02:18:54 that you ran. Was a tough battle that you had with Onalenna Khonkhobe, who has had an incredible year. You must be happy with your performance …… read more
For the Record…
21 November 2024 — A brand new record was recently added to the running section of the world-famous Guinness World Records, with the name of South African ultra-marathoner Henk Moen as the new holder. There is one heck of a story behind this achievement, including the fa …… read more
Boxer Bonanza
19 November 2024 — With a second event launched in Tshwane this year, alongside the second edition of the Durban leg, the Boxer Super Runs saw some of the fastest times ever run on SA soil posted in this fun, all-inclusive and official 5km race series. – BY Jacky McClean …… read more
Xaba Dominates SPAR Joburg
19 November 2024 — Glenrose Xaba clinched the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix series title on 6 October with an emphatic win in the Johannesburg SPAR 10km Women’s Challenge, giving her a fourth SPAR Women’s Challenge series win this year… read more
Marathon Signed, Sealed & De(liver)ed
14 November 2024 — Having undergone a life-changing liver transplant in 2022, Joburg-based Coreen Walstra has used running as part of her recovery process, building up to her marathon debut at the recent Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. She crossed the finish line in five hour …… read more
We call it HeatGear®OG
11 November 2024 — Under Armour was founded on building a better t-shirt: a light, tight layer you could wear under your uniform to wick sweat, dry quick, and sit snug against your body—and it’s changed the way athletes dress for over 25 years. Pricing: Men’s HeatGear® A …… read more
Beware the Polar Bears!
19 November 2024 — In December 2019, Mauritz Jansen van Rensburg flew down to Antarctica to take part in the Antarctic Ice Marathon. Just short of five years later, he found himself at the opposite end of the world, running the North Pole Marathon on the ice of the Arcti …… read more
Xaba, Munnik strike Gold at inaugural Boxer Super Run Tshwane
10 November 2024 — Glenrose Xaba and Luan Munnik stole the show at the inaugural Boxer Super Run Tshwane, held on Sunday, 10 November 2024, at TUKS (Uitspan). They clinched gold in the Elite Women’s and Elite Men’s races with remarkable times of 15:42 and 13:50, respecti …… read more
Same Great Race – New Name
6 November 2024 — The Dis-Chem Half Marathon Relaunches as The Biogen Half Marathon presented by Momentum Multiply for 2025. After 22 years, Dis-Chem is proud to announce that its leading sports and wellness brand, Biogen has been appointed as title sponsor in 2025 for …… read more
Nutrition: Flapjacks to Make You Fly
6 November 2024 — Try this tasty, healthy and energising breakfast recipe for flapjacks that will power your running. – By Ann Ashworth… read more
On His Way Up
6 November 2024 — With the help of a South African trail running legend, Remaketse Lekaka is dreaming of dominating the SA trail running circuit and becoming a world class athlete. – By Tathe Msimango… read more
Run Crew Friday: Run Boss
5 November 2024 — Run Crew Friday’s next club feature is ‘Run Boss Run Crew’. We spoke to Craig Woods, a co-founder of Run Boss and he gave us the details of how it all started. What Inspired You to Start Run Boss? My best mate Michael Baker and I were standing around a …… read more
Keep Working!
25 October 2024 — The Cape Town HYROX Race has come and gone, but there is still so much to train for as more events are being lined up around South Africa in coming months – By Cameron Cleaver… read more
NPL Ambassador Vicky MacIntosh Makes History as South Africa’s First Hyrox Champion
22 October 2024 — NPL Ambassador Vicky MacIntosh Makes History as South Africa’s First Hyrox Champion South Africa’s fitness community recently celebrated a groundbreaking achievement as Vicky MacIntosh, an elite triathlete and CrossFitter, claimed victory in the countr …… read more
Wear the Future: HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series—A Revolution on Your Wrist!
22 October 2024 — South Africa, are you ready to upgrade your smartwatch game? The revolutionary HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series has arrived, and it’s here to do more than just tell time—it’s here to redefine how you live, starting at an unbeatable price of just R4,999.00. The …… read more
PUMA Signs Teenage Sprint Sensation Christian Miller
22 October 2024 — PUMA has officially signed 18-year-old American sprinter Christian Miller, a rising star in track and field. Miller, who just graduated from St. Johns Creekside High School in Florida, has had a remarkable journey over the past year and a half. His rap …… read more