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

In an effort to provide local children with a productive outlet during the school holidays, athletics coach Xolani Mabhida established a training camp in the Howick township of Siphumelele, KwaZulu-Natal Province. The camp, designed for children between the ages of 6 and 13 years old, drew significant interest with approximately 30 youngsters taking part during the winter vacation. Mabhida, whose coaching credentials include guiding three-time Comrades Marathon champion Bongm

Limpopo Athletics (LIMA) Athletes’ Commission Chairperson Phateng Kgomo has hit back at suggestions that race entry fees in the province are becoming too expensive for ordinary runners. In recent months, many of the province's social runners have raised their concerns about the sharp increase in race entry fees since 2022. Speaking to #TheTopRunner, Kgomo defended race organisers saying people must understand that everything costs money. "We've got the Mapungubwe 4-in-1 marat

After announcing herself as one of South Africa's brightest young sprint prospects with a dominant display at the ASA U16, U18, U20 & U23 Track and Field Championships in Germiston in March, Sarah Reed is preparing for the biggest race of her career. The multiple national champion will head to the World Athletics U20 Championships in the United States next month, where she hopes to test herself against the world's best junior sprinters while continuing a journey that has been

Following what has been described as the most shocking and disgraceful conduct by a sitting KwaZulu-Natal Athletics board member, the KZNA board has suspended president Steve Mkasi pending the outcome of a disciplinary process. This comes after Mkasi was caught on a video engaged in a street fight with an athlete who is attached to the AmaRavens Athletics Club, the organizing club of the Best of the Best Marathon. "KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) wishes to inform all affiliat

Lining up alongside 3000m steeplechase World Record holder Beatrice Chepkoech and 29:25 10km runner Brenda Jepchirchir, SA 5000m champion Tayla Kavanagh and Lesotho 10km national record holder Neheng Khatala, Zanele Maisa wouldn’t have been given much chance of making an impact on yesterday’s (12 July) Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K. But the Waterfall Athletic Club top runner delivered her best 10km performance yet when she clocked 34:21 to smash her personal best by a whoppin

Joshua Cheptegei delivered one of the best performances ever seen on African soil when he won the Absa RUN YOUR DURBAN 10K in 27:19. Returning to the race where he set at the SA All Comers record of 27:16 in 2018, the Ugandan superstar took control of the race from the gun passing the halfway mark in 13:48 before surging away from the field to cross the finish line in the fastest time run on African soil this year. "The race was really good. I enjoyed running here in Durban,"

As multiple world record holder Joshua Cheptegei prepares to participate in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026 alongside a world class field of athletes, the stage is set for the greatest 10km race on African soil where the men will target the first sub 27 minute 10km on the continent and the women aim to produce the first 29 minute clocking in an African 10km race. Cheptegei returns to the country after an eight-year absence, following his record-brea

After some encouraging recent performances which included grabbing the silver medal at the SA 10km championships last November, Musawenkosi Mnisi is being touted as a future South African long distance running star. At just 20 years old, Mnisi has already produced some eye-catching performances, particularly in distances ranging from 3,000m on the track to 10km on the road. Under the mentorship of Caster and Violet Semenya, the Boxer Athletic Club ace is in the middle of a b

After pocketing R519 000 (R464 000 and R55 000 for the Cell C hotspot) for finishing as the runner-up at the Comrades Marathon on 14 June, Nobuhle Nobukhosi Tshuma waked away with another big cheque when she was honoured by her club on Sunday night. At a glamorous function at Monte Casino on 5 July, the Entsika Foundation, which sponsors the Entsika Athletic Club, handed the first black woman to take second place at The Ultimate Human Race a bonus of R316 000. Entsika Foundat

Eight years after lining up alongside Ugandan distance-running legend Joshua Cheptegei on the streets of Durban, South African standouts Stephen Mokoka and Kabelo Mulaudzi are looking forward to renewing their rivalry when they take on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026. The experienced duo will once again test themselves against the two-time Olympic champion, with Mokoka eager for another showdown and Mulaudzi relishing the opportunity to measure himse

After claiming a top ten finish on debut, Tebogo Pilusa emerged as one of the surprise packages of the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon on 14 June. Running in the colours of the little known Dwarsrivier Mine AC, Pulusa completed the 85,77km route from Durban to Pietermaritzburg in a time of 5:29:40. Finishing inside the top ten at The Ultimate Human Race was the highlight of what has been a special year for the 37-year-old who also ran a course record 2:13:03 to win the

Both elite and social runners in Limpopo have no choice but to follow both Limpopo Athletics, Athletics South Africa and World Athletics rules if they want to avoid further disqualifications. This was directive given by ASA Acting President John Mathane during the second edition of the LIMA Athletes Commission Indaba held at the Capricorn High School Auditorium in Polokwane this Saturday, 4 July 2026. Mathane says all athletes must follow the rules. Photo Credit: Nathi Kubya

South African long-distance athlete Adam Lipschitz delivered a stellar performance, clocking a personal best time of 28:27 at the Peachtree Road race in the United States yesterday (Saturday, 04 July). In sweltering conditions nearing 30 degrees Celsius, Lipschitz managed to eclipse his previous mark of 28:36, which he achieved in the 2019 edition of the Gun Run 10km race, where he finished second overall behind the late Mbuleli Mathanga. Known more for his marathon achievem

After a sellout event of 3500 participants last year, organisers of the 2026 Thembisa Mile presented by Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital have increased the entry cap to 5000. The race which comprises a street Mile (1609m) and a 10km mass participation event, will start and finish at the Olifantsfontein Sports Grounds in Olifantsfontein on Sunday, 25 October. Founder and Race Director of the Thembisa Mile Donald Mathipa says the decision to increase the number of participants

In the wake of the landmark announcement that Stillwater Sports, the Event and Experience Specialists behind the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, have secured Ugandan distance running superstar Joshua Cheptegei for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026, anticipation continues to build as a world-class field of elite men and women prepare to chase history on what promises to be the greatest 10km on African soil. Headlining the men’s field with a personal best 26:

After an outcry from many runners who were unable to secure an entry for the 2026 edition of the race, organisers of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD have announced that an additional 11 000 runners will be able to take place in the 21km and 56km races on Saturday 3 April and Sunday 4 April next year. Taking place from 31 March to 04 April 2027, the enhanced Event Week programme - featuring a Night Run, International Friendship Run, Trail Run, Half Marathon