With less than a month to go until the 99th running of the Comrades Marathon, Likeledi Majara is looking to make history by becoming the first woman from Lesotho to win a gold medal at The Ultimate Human Race. “It would be historic,” she admits. “It would be truly special.” Although representing the Mountain Kingdom, the Nedbank Running Club Athletics Free State top runner enjoys a diverse heritage spanning the alpine borders between Lesotho and South Africa. Majara who resid

Olympian René Kalmer has thrown her weight behind the Champions League Cross Country series, praising its fresh, team-based concept after the opening time-trial stage at Pinnacle College Rynfield in Benoni on Sunday May 10. Kalmer believes the innovative event has the potential to reshape perceptions of cross country running in South Africa. "I think it's an awesome event and it's going to grow into something really big. It's so well organised, so hats off to the organisers f

Athletics South Africa acting president John Mathane has confirmed that president James Moloi remains suspended pending the outcome of an internal investigation, with the federation moving to appoint senior counsel for a disciplinary hearing. Moloi was suspended last year over allegations of misusing the federation’s credit card for personal expenses, including alcohol and fast food. Mathane said ASA is working closely with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and South

Due to severe adverse weather conditions forecast for Cape Town and the Western Cape this weekend, the organisers of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, after consulting with the City of Cape Town authorities, local authorities, and the appointed safety officials, have made the difficult decision to cancel the event scheduled to take place on Sunday, 10 May. According to the latest weather reports, a cold front is expected to make landfall over the Western Cape on Sund

After emerging victorious in the 2023 Durban International Marathon with a time of 02:30:31, Annie Bothma took a break from competitive running due to health concerns which included undergoing spinal fusion surgery. Nevertheless, Bothma remained resolute in her determination to make a comeback. On Sunday, 3 May, she announced her return with a personal best 2:27:45, when she finished as the runner-up at the Durban International Marathon, which incorporated the Athletics South

Kabelo Mulaudzi is set to make his eagerly awaited international road running debut. As confirmed by his coach, Richard Mayer, in an exclusive interview with #TnheTopRunner, the reigning SA 10 000m champion and winner of four Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series 10km races last year, will race the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run, taking place in Manchester, England on 31 May. Mayer expressed his enthusiasm at the prospect of Mulaudzi competing overseas, as this was a key goal for the year.

When Kayla La Grange won her first senior national title at the ASA senior track and field in Stellenbosch, she announced herself as a sprinter ready for the global stage. La Grange stormed to the women’s 200m crown at Coetzenberg Stadium, clocking 23.37 seconds - her second-fastest time ever - to hold off defending champion Rumè Burger and claim her first senior gold medal. Overcome with emotion, she broke down in tears as she crossed the finish line, the release marking the

The Mother City is set to witness South African road running at its finest as Glenrose Xaba, the South African 10km record holder, prepares to take on Tayla Kavanagh, the reigning SA 5000m and 10,000m champion, in an electrifying Clash of the Champions at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 10 May 2026 - an exhilarating showdown that perfectly captures the surge and strength of women’s distance running in South Africa. Kavanagh is in sensational form having comple

Remaketse Lekaka made history by becoming the first runner to win the inaugural Polokwane City Ultra-Marathon (50km) on Saturday, 2 May in Polokwane. Running in the colours of the Mokopane-based Folang Mokerong Athletic Club, the 27-year-old bossed the streets of the Limpopo capital to win the men’s race in a time of 2:54:50. Thulane Manana was the runner-up in a time of 2:59:02 while Musawenkosi Nene completed the podium in 3:01:38. Lekaka says his victory was informed by hi

Reghen Magwai turned in a career-defining performance this morning (Sunday, 3 May), recording a personal best time of 2:11:20 to claim victory at the Durban International Marathon, which incorporated the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Marathon Championships. Representing Athletics Gauteng North (AGN), Magwai eclipsed his previous mark of 2:13:58, set when he took fifth place at the same event last year, to win his first national title. The 34-year-old Magwai surged to the fron

South Africans can breathe a sigh of relief as their 4x100m anchor, Akani Simbine is in good health. Although the 32-year-old clocked 9.98 in the second heat of the men’s 100m at the inaugural SuperSport Simbine Classic at the at the Pilditch Stadium on Tuesday 28 April, he cramped during the final and finished last in the race that was won by Cameroonian Emmanuel Eseme in 10:03. American Pjai Austin finishing second in 10.06, and Canada’s 200m Olympic champion Andre De Grass

As athletes from South Africa and the rest of Africa prepare to compete in the Durban International Marathon on Sunday, 3 May, the event's founder, Steve Mkasi, has shared his plans to secure Abbott World Marathon Major candidate status for the race by 2030. Mkasi made these remarks during a pre-race press conference held at the Riverside Hotel in Durban on today (Friday 1 May). Now in its sixth edition, the race, which commences in Isipingo Prospection, has experienced signi

He may have left it late, but Leendert Koekemoer delivered when it mattered most, booking his place at the World Athletics Junior Championships in emphatic style. The University of Johannesburg athlete dipped under 45 seconds in the 400m for the first time in his career, clocking a blistering 44.94 at the inaugural SuperSport Simbine Classic World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting at the Pilditch Stadium yesterday (April 28). Running in the pre-programme, the 18-year

Asked to pinpoint the source of his 10km dominance, South African 10 000m champion Kabelo Mulaudzi says the support - both financial and institutional - that he has received from the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has allowed him to grow. Mr Podium claimed his first top three finish in SA’s most competitive 10km series in 2022 when he took third place at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K. Since then the man coached by Richard Mayer has gone on to win six Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES

As the final ultra-distance race in KwaZulu-Natal before the Comrades Marathon, the Orcas Academy 50km event which took place on Monday, 27 April, served as the last preparatory competition for participants to assess their readiness for the main event on 14 June. Sphesihle Nene was the first man across the finish line at the King’s Park Stadium in Durban in a time of 3:11:58 on a cool and windy day. Nene dominated the race from the outset to win the the race by more than ten

After winning his season opener in Kenya in an impressive 44:50, South African 400m ace Zakithi Nene is confident that he will be able to maintain his form throughout the year. Recovering from a slow start at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Friday night (24 April), the 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Sportsman of the year, ran an excellent second half and showed strength in the home straight to hold off Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga (44:55) and Kelvin Kiprotich Tanui of Kenya (44:95). Ne

Formerly known as the Polokwane City Marathon, organisers of the 2026 edition of the much loved Limpopo race have decided to introduce a new distance. The event which takes place on Saturday, 2 May will feature a 50km race for the first time and will now be known as the Polokwane City Ultra Marathon. According Polokwane municipality Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe who is the driving force behind the event which is organised by the Polokwane Athletic Club and sponsored by

Known for his prowess over 10 000m and the half marathon, former World Student Games half marathon champion Gladwin Mzazi has decided to take on his first Comrades Marathon. Over the last two seasons the Boxer Athletic Club top runner has become a regular at a few 50km races around the country and was seen in action once again this weekend when he finished as the runner-up at the Mpileng Tshwane North Ultra 50km on Saturday 18 April. "The distance is nice but it's tough. You

Having overcome the fear that once held him back, SA Championships silver medalist Deon-Lee Hendricks is relishing the finest season of his career and is firmly focused on achieving even greater success at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 10 May 2026. "The goal for the SA Championships was to go out there and win the 10 000m," said Hendricks after clocking a personal best 28:55.93 in the 10 000m final at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Senior Track &Field Cham

The mecurial Glenrose Xaba is now the second fastest South African female half marathoner of all time after delivering a remarkable performance at the Instubal Half-Marathon yesterday (Sunday, 19 April). Supercharge finished in third position with a time of 1:07:03. Xaba not only smashed her personal best by 1 minute and 34 seconds she also moved to within 20 seconds of Elana Meyer’s SA Record. Speaking to #TheTopRunner the reigning SA Half Marathon champion credited the comp