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Entries OPEN for the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) widely regarded as “the world’s most beautiful marathon,” will return to the Mother City on Saturday, 11 April (Ultra Marathon) and Sunday, 12 April 2026 (Half Marathon). Entries for both races will be managed through a ballot (draw) system, with the first phase opening on Monday, 15 September 2025.
The Vitality Run Series takes place soon in Gqeberha
Discovery Vitality is excited to host the third edition of its popular Vitality Run Series in Gqeberha next month. The BayRun will be hosted by 32Gi athletic club on Saturday, 4 October, and will start and finish at Cape Recife High School.
Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2026 confirmed for 11-12 April with Stillwater Sports appointed as official partner
Cape Town, South Africa - The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM), one of the world’s most iconic running events, has officially been confirmed for the weekend of 11-12 April 2026. The Board of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC today announced the appointment of Stillwater Sports as the official Staging and Commercial Partner. This partnership will ensure a world-class race experience for athletes, supporters, and the broader running community.
Entries open for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa
Entries are open for the Eastern Cape’s biggest mass participation family charity event, the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa. The theme for the 27th annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, is to connect.
Entries are OPEN for the 3rd annual Boxer Super Run Durban - your ultimate 5km experience!
Celebrating its 3rd anniversary in 2025, the fast-paced Boxer Super Run returns to Durban on Sunday 12 October. Whether you're an elite athlete, social runner, casual walker, or new to the sport, you’re invited to experience 5km running at its finest - with entries opening on Monday 11 August 2025!
Kenya’s Christine Njoki will defend her title this coming Sunday, 03 August 2025 at the Totalsports Women’s Race Durban
Kenya’s Christine Njoki will return to Durban this Sunday, 03 August 2025, as she sets her sights on defending her title at one of South Africa’s most iconic Women’s Month celebrations, the Totalsports Women’s Race.
Damons targets breakthrough, Phalula eyes another strong showing at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
After a positive start to the first half of the year, Bruce-Lynn Damons is confident of breaking new ground when he makes his Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K debut on Sunday, 13 July, while veteran Lebo Phalula looks to extend her excellent 2025 form.
#RunYourCity with Geordin Hill-Lewis at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K in 2025
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, is calling on all Capetonians to lace up their running shoes and join him at the start line of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 11 May 2025, as the Mother City prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this iconic road running event.
Adriaan Wildschutt shatters South African Record at Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Multiple South African record holder, Adriaan Wildschutt, delivered a phenomenal performance on Sunday, 13 April 2025, clocking an extraordinary 27:28 to win the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K and set a new South African 10km road record.
Kipngetich returns to Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES as Frans prepares to fly the flag for SA in Gqeberha
After making a strong impression on the South African road running scene with a runner-up finish at the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, followed by a commanding victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K, Gideon Kipngetich is eager to kick off his 2025 campaign. The talented Kenyan will line up at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 13 April, with his sights set on building on last year’s success.
South Africa's biggest Women's Month Celebration, the Totalsports Women's Race, returns in 2025!
South Africa’s largest Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, is set to take centre stage once again this August, with three unforgettable events across three major cities in three consecutive weeks. The excitement kicks off in Durban on Sunday, 3 August, followed by Cape Town on Saturday, 9 August, and concludes in Johannesburg on Sunday, 17 August 2025.
Lake Farm Centre Charity Run Results
Lake Farm Centre celebrated the 30th edition of it's annual Charity Run in style on Saturday with record entries and showers of blessings! Over 1200 runners chose to support the popular Charity runs which are proudly sponsored by Team Rolf Kordes, Bukani Print, Pam Golding Properties, Investec, and Kingfisher FM.
