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Mashele, Mulaudzi and Mhlanga Primed for Boxer Super Run Durban

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By Adnaan Mohamed

Boxer Athletics Club’s star trio of Precious Mashele, Kabelo Mulaudzi and Chris Mhlanga will return for another crack at the Boxer Super Run 5km on Durban’s promenade this Sunday.

Last year, the three turned the beachfront into a Boxer sweep, with Mashele storming to victory in 13:39, chased by Mulaudzi (13:40) and Mhlanga (13:43).

The clean sweep set the tone for one of the toughest 5km races in the country.

“Last year, I won the Boxer Super Run in Durban on my birthday, which was very special for me,” Mashele said.

“Winning the race has meant a lot to me because I used the prize money to continue building my house in Limpopo.

“This year, I’ve been struggling with injury, so I’m motivated to come back strong and win my club race to thank Boxer and Ntate [Rhyn] Swanepoel for all their support during difficult times.”

Precious Mashele in action at the Boxer Super Run Durban in 2023 Photo: Anthony Grote
Mulaudzi, second last year, believes Durban suits his racing instincts.

“The 5km and 10km are my favourite distances, so the Boxer Super Run Durban is an event I really look forward to. My goal is a win and a personal best. I think I have a good chance, but part of my success comes from being very respectful of my opponents,” he said.

Known for his devastating kick, Mulaudzi added:

“I try to stay flexible with my tactics, but generally my strength and speed in the last 2km help me perform well. Durban has always been a special venue for me. The course and the beachfront always fill me with excitement.”

To social runners, he had simple advice:

“Don’t start too fast. It’s always better to finish strongly than to charge at the start and struggle in the second half.”

Mhlanga, who rounded off last year’s podium, is ready to fight again.

“The Boxer Super Run is special because, as Boxer AC athletes, we get to showcase our talent in our very own biggest 5km. My goal is to finish on the podium again. It’s not an easy course, yet we still manage our best times.”

Boxer’s Head of Marketing, Lee-Ann Pillay, summed up the anticipation:

“It was such a proud moment in 2024 to see Boxer Athletics Club round off the Elite Men’s podium. We are thrilled to welcome back Precious, Kabelo and Chris in 2025. These three top contenders are true inspirations for the sport.”

With R147 200 in prize money on the line, Sunday’s race promises fireworks on the Durban seafront. Expect another fast, furious finish, and perhaps, a repeat of Boxer’s podium parade.

Kabelo smashes Absa RYC Joburg 10K record

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By Adnaan Mohamed

Kabelo Mulaudzi turned Johannesburg’s Heritage Day streets into his stage, storming to a course-record victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old from the Boxer Athletic Club made history by claiming his fourth straight win in the 2025 series becoming the first runner to achieve this feat since the launch of the series in 2015.

Like a seasoned tactician, Mulaudzi bided his time in the pack before unleashing a late surge down Rahima Moosa Street, raising four fingers skyward as he crossed Mary Fitzgerald Square in triumph.

He clocked a blistering 28 minutes and 39 seconds. Tanzanian Emanuel Dinday chased hard but finished seven seconds adrift in 28:45, while Mulaudzi’s Boxer teammate Bennett Seloyi (28:51) grabbed a career-first podium in third.

“The race was tactical,” admitted Mulaudzi, who eclipsed the old course best by 12 seconds.

He managed to beat Kenyan Gideon Kipngetich 28:51 course record set last year in Joburg.

“Facing athletes of the calibre of Precious Mashele, Thabang Mosiako, Stephen Mokoka and Elroy Gelant was intimidating, but I focused on my race. This has been the best season of my life with four wins in a row, and breaking 28 minutes three times. I’m so grateful to my coach, my club, and my family.”

Elite Men on route at Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K by Tobias Ginsberg

Coach Richard Mayer hailed the series as a springboard for South Africa’s best.

“If it was not for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY races, athletes like Kabelo would need to go overseas for opportunities. This platform is priceless,” he said.

“I’m so glad for him because he is meticulous in his preparation and works extremely hard. He is boy from down the road in Alexandra so it’s great for him to finally get a victory in his hometown.”

In the women’s contest, Karabo Mailula found her golden moment, sprinting clear to claim her maiden women’s title in 33:34.

Karabo Mailula Photo: Tobias Ginsburg.

The 23-year-old Tuks athlete struck early, peeling away from the field after the second kilometre and stretching her lead with every stride. She coasted home more than a minute clear of Kenya’s Florence Nyaingiri (35:17), with Zimbabwean veteran Rutendo Nyahora (36:35) in third.

“It’s always been my dream to win here,” said a jubilant Mailula.

“I knew the course, I trained harder, and today it paid off. I’m grateful to God for this victory.”

With 14,400 runners flooding the streets of the City of Gold in a sea of red, the race became a fitting spectacle and celebration on Heritage Day.

“What better way to mark Heritage Day than with this electric finale to another brilliant season,” said Stillwater Sports founder Michael Meyer.

Absa’s Jabulile Nsibanyoni echoed the sentiment:

“Every runner had their own reason for lacing up today, and together they made it unforgettable. The stories and spirit were as inspiring as the champions themselves.”

RESULTS: 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K

Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025

Start Time: 08:00

Start Venue: Lilian Ngoyi Street

Finish Venue: Rahima Moosa Street

ELITE MEN

1 Kabelo Mulaudzi (South Africa) 28:39, 2 Emanuel Dinday (Tanzania) 28:45, 3 Bennett Seloyi (South Africa) 28:51, 4 Aklilu Asfaw (Ethiopia) 28:54, 5 Benjamin Ratsim (Tanzania) 28:55, 6 Thabang Mosiako (South Africa) 29:05, 7 Namakoe Nkhasi (Lesotho) 29:12, 8 Stephen Mokoka (South Africa) 29:14, 9 Joseph Seutloali (Lesotho) 29:16, 10 Elroy Gelant (South Africa) 29:19

ELITE WOMEN1 Karabo Mailula (South Africa) 33:44, 2 Florence Nyaingiri (Kenya) 35:17, 3 Rutendo Nyahora (Zimbabwe) 36:35, 4 Naomy Jerono (Kenya) 36:43, 5 Elizabeth Hutamo (South Africa) 36:45, 6 Samantha Coetzer (South Afirca) 36:55, 7 Cacisile Sosibo (South Africa) 37:08, 8 Evas Nasasira (Uganda) 37:21, 9 Violet Mogano (South Africa) 37:38, 10 Elizabeth Chemweno (Kenya) 37:56

GET YOUR FULL ABSA RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG RESULTS HERE:

Cream of the crop set for Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K Showdown

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Johannesburg’s bustling streets will swap weekday traffic for running shoes on Heritage Day, Wednesday 24 September, when the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K brings the curtain down on the five-race series. From Lilian Ngoyi Street to Rahima Moosa Street, Jozi will echo with the sound of chasing feet and national pride.

Men’s showdown

The men’s race promises fireworks with South Africa’s Precious Mashele (27:35) determined to strike gold on his favourite kind of course.

“Joburg is never easy … the air is thin, the climbs are tough. But those are the races that bring out my best,” Mashele said.

His main rival is Kabelo Mulaudzi (27:41), who has swept the last three races in Cape Town, Durban and Tshwane. A fourth straight victory would crown him series king.

But Thabang Mosiako (27:45) is also in red-hot form after winning last weekend’s Hollywood Joburg 10K. He believes his hill and speed work have prepared him perfectly.

The 28-year-old is also eyeing next month’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon debut, making this race an important test.

Thabang Mosiako Photo: Adnaan Mohamed

They’ll be pushed hard by Ethiopia’s Aklilu Asfaw (28:03) and Lesotho’s Namakoe Nkhasi (27:52), both with the pedigree to spoil the South African party. With so much sub-28 pace, the men’s crown may only be decided in the final lung-busting metres.

Women’s battle

In the women’s race, Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala (31:53) starts as favourite, her strength on the climbs making her a natural fit for Jozi’s altitude.

“I love hard courses. They test not just the body, but the spirit,” Khatala said.

Her closest challengers include South Africa’s Cacisile Sosibo (32:54), Zimbabwe’s Rutendo Nyahora (32:55) and Kenya’s Naomy Jerono (33:28). Expect a close contest, with the decisive move likely on the punishing final stretch down Rahima Moosa Street.

Comrades stars add intrigue

Adding extra spice are Comrades Marathon champions Tete Dijana and Edward “Slender” Mothibi, both trading ultra-distance armour for 10km sharpness. Reigning Comrades Champion Dijana admits he’s using Joburg to test his speed.

Reigning Comrades Champion Tete Dijana Photo: Adnaan Mohamed

“The body is recovering well after Comrades. I use these 10km races to sharpen the legs,” he said.

Race founder Michael Meyer believes their presence underlines the event’s prestige:

“When you see Comrades champions lining up against 10km specialists, it speaks to the depth of our sport.”

A Heritage Day celebration

While the elites chase records, thousands of recreational runners will share the same course, painting the streets red and turning it into a moving tapestry of endurance and unity.

On a day celebrating South Africa’s heritage, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K will be a festival of speed, spirit and pride, as Jozi plays host to one last, spectacular showdown.

Boxer Super Run Durban primed for fireworks

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By Adnaan Mohamed

Durban’s beachfront is bracing for a tidal wave of colour, rhythm, and record-breaking speed when the Boxer Super Run sprints into its third edition on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

More carnival than competition in its opening laps, the OPEN and SUPER SOCIAL WAVES will paint the promenade in neon energy, before the atmosphere tightens like a starter’s pistol. That’s when the nation’s fastest legs take centre stage, vying for the coveted crowns of King and Queen of the Boxer Super Run.

The event already hums with history. At the inaugural race in 2023, Precious Mashele and Glenrose Xaba tore up the record books, clocking 13:44 and 16:03 – the fastest 5km times ever run by South Africans on home soil. Mashele then went one better in 2024, slicing the stopwatch to 13:39.

ELITE WOMENS WAVE Boxer Super Run Durban by Gavin Ryan

“This year, all eyes will be on whether those records can fall again,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.

“With an impressive R147 200 prize purse adding extra incentive, we’re optimistic about seeing more South African 5km records rewritten in Durban. But it’s not only the elite race that will deliver fireworks. The Open Wave is packed with competitive runners chasing personal bests – and with prize money for the Top 3 men and women across every age group, there’s every reason to push hard.”

Meyer adds with a grin: “And of course, the Super Social Wave will once again bring the colour and energy that make this event so unique. Whether you’re running or walking, we want to see you dress up, embrace the vibe, and turn the Durban streets into a celebration of fun, fitness and flair.”

Title sponsor Boxer Superstores shares the buzz, pointing to the iconic route that snakes from Snell Parade, cruises down Lagoon Drive, and finishes at Blue Lagoon Park.

“We’re looking forward to another action-packed day of racing,” says Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing at Boxer Superstores.

“It’s a fast, flat course with just one little climb to test the legs, but the real magic is in the scenery – runners as young as nine will fly past Durban’s landmarks with the ocean breeze at their side. Add in the activations, the music, and the vibe, and this becomes the most social 5km run in South Africa.”

With capacity already maxed out, the stage is set. From neon-clad walkers to record-chasing elites, Durban’s streets are about to echo with footfalls of the Boxer Super Run, a festival of speed, sweat, and celebration.

R147K up for grabs at Boxer Super Run Durban

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By Adnaan Mohamed

Durban’s hitting the fast lane on Sunday, 12 October 2025, as the Boxer Super Run returns with a R147 200 prize purse. South Africa’s most social 5km is no jog in the park, it’s a sprint for glory with the elite men’s and women’s champs each pocketing R20 000.

“The Boxer Super Run is an exciting challenge for elite athletes,” says Michael Meyer of Stillwater Sports.

“With the guaranteed prize purse on the line, runners will be motivated to give nothing less than their best. The Elite Race promises to be a must-see highlight.”

Lee-Ann Pillay of Boxer Superstores adds:

“The 5km demands both endurance and strategy. The R147 200 prize purse will be split across the Elite and Open Waves.

“In the Elite Race, the top eight men and women earn prize money, while the Open Wave also rewards age-group champions. Everyone gets a shot at glory.”

She continues: “Competing at the highest level takes more than talent. It demands dedication. This prize purse honours the passion and hard work of our athletes while making sure every participant is part of something unforgettable.”

Last year’s winners:

Precious Mashele blitzed the 2024 men’s race in 13:39, the fastest 5km on SA soil.
Karabo More stormed to the women’s crown in 16:16.

More remembers the boost:

“The Boxer Super Run prize purse is truly impressive for a short-distance road event. Winning R20 000 was not just a financial boost but a huge validation of my training. It felt like recognition for all the hours behind the scenes.”

She adds: “This kind of prize money shines a spotlight on short-distance road running. It can inspire younger athletes to chase these events and drive the sport forward in South Africa.”

RACE DAY INFO

12 Oct 2025 | Snell Parade to Blue Lagoon Park, Durban
5km | R100 entry | Min age: 9
Includes T-shirt, goodie bag, chip timing & medal

Start Times:

  • 07:00 – Open Wave
  • 08:00–09:30 – Super Social Wave
  • 09:45 – Elite Women
  • 10:00 – Elite Men

Entries open 11 Aug | Close 6 Oct
Enter at www.webtickets.co.za or any Boxer Superstore

Socials:
FB: Boxer Superstores / Boxer Super Run 5K
IG: @boxer_superstores / @boxer_superun5k

Precious Mashele celebrates Birthday as fastest South African to complete a 5km run on SA soil

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Precious Mashele put on a fantastic performance on Sunday, 13 October 2024, as he successfully defended his title at the Boxer Super Run in Durban. Not only did he retain his crown, but he also became the fastest South African to complete a 5km run on home soil, crossing the finish line in an impressive 13:39. In the Women’s Elite Race, Karabo More took the spotlight, finishing first with a time of 16:16.

“I’m really happy with the win today, especially since it’s my birthday,” said a smiling Mashele. “The race was thrilling. We ran the same route as last year, but this time there was no wind. My teammates from Boxer were tough competition—every time we race in the RUN YOUR CITY events, they’re always on the podium, so I knew they’d push me hard. I picked up the pace in the last 2km to make sure they couldn’t catch me. I had some doubts since I haven’t been racing well lately, but I reminded myself it’s my birthday, and this win is a gift to myself. The Boxer Super Run is special to me—Boxer Superstores and Stillwater Sports really look after us, so it means a lot to perform well here.”

Boxer Athletics Club swept the podium with Kabelo Mulaudzi finishing second and Chris Mhlanga taking third place.

Karabo More, making her debut at the Boxer Super Run, delivered an outstanding performance in the Elite Women’s Race. “I’ve been away from racing for a while, so today was all about getting my confidence back,” said a happy More. “As part of my comeback, I’m entering races just to see where I am with my training. My strategy was to stay with the pack and work with the other women, then really push in the last 2km. It’s all about taking risks and seeing where they lead you. I didn’t expect to win—I was running against some strong women. It wasn’t until the last kilometre that I thought, ‘I’ve got this.’ That was the key moment. The Boxer Super Run is tough and fast, and winning feels amazing. I’ll definitely be back next year.”

Gerda Steyn (Phantane AC) finished second, with Cacisile Sosibo (Boxer Athletics Club) placing third.

“It was an incredible race today,” Steyn shared. “Even though 5km isn’t my usual distance, I enjoyed every moment from start to finish. The strong competition pushed me, and I’m pleased with my time. I wasn’t focused on my pace during the race, but finishing second means a lot. I followed my race plan, and overall, I’m really happy with the result. Now that the ice is broken with the Boxer Super Run 5K Series, I definitely hope to return next year!”

Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports, reflected on the event, saying, “The Boxer Super Run in Durban today was a thrilling display of talent. We’re grateful to all the participants, supporters, and sponsors who made the day such a success. It was inspiring to see elite athletes, up-and-coming talent, and runners of all levels pushing their limits. A big congratulations to Precious Mashele and Karabo More for their incredible performances in the Elite Men’s and Women’s races—you’ve set a high standard for South Africa’s future running stars.”

Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing at Boxer Superstores, added, “Huge congratulations to Precious Mashele and Karabo More for your fantastic performances at the Boxer Super Run in Durban. You took elite racing to another level and kept us all on the edge of our seats. It was an honor to witness such talent on South African soil. A big thank you to the thousands of runners who joined us and made it such a special day. We can’t wait to bring the same excitement to Tshwane for the debut of the Boxer Super Run there on Sunday, 10 November!”