The Free State is set to join South Africa's premier road running calendar as Absa and Stillwater Sports officially announce the launch of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K. Taking place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, the expansion marks a significant milestone for the award-winning series as it extends its reach to a sixth host city. Made possible through a partnership with the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Organisers of the Fortress Running Series have hailed the inaugural edition of the Fortress Vryheid Run as a resounding success after over 300 runners braved the cold conditions yesterday morning (25 July) to take part in the very first Fortress sponsored event to be hosted in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Hundreds of runners hit the streets of Vryheid for the inaugural Fortress Vryheid Run. Photo Credit: Fortress Running Series. "I'm happy with what I saw today," said serie

Organisers of the Prince Mangosuthu Ultra 52km have assured the running community that the 2026 edition of the popular race will go ahead on the 16th of August. Questions had been raised when the event which has been won by the likes of Onalenna Khonkhobe, Nkosikhona Mhlakwana and Ntsindiso Mphakathi did not take place as planned in April. Speaking to the media at yesterday’s (22 July) launch at the Phindangene Royal Palace, the home of late Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founde

As the Fortress Running Series prepares to expand its footprint by staging it’s very first event in the KwaZulu-Natal town of Vryheid on July 25, renowned local coach Sabelo Ndlovu is pleased, citing it as a positive step forward for athletics in the Zululand District, where a lack of events has been a pressing concern. "I'm glad there is an event like this taking place in our area,” he told #TheTopRunner. “It comes as a huge relief to local athletes who will now be exposed t