With six gold medalists finishing in the top ten for the first time and five of those making their 56km debut, the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD represented a changing of the guard as a new crop of ultra marathon stars took to the stage. Perhaps most impressive of all was the performance of Tumelo Moja who took an eye-catching fifth position in 3:12:07. The Phantane Athletic Club novice was not only attempting the World’s Most Beautiful Race for the firs

With the Athletics South Africa Senior Track & Field Championships set to get underway tomorrow (16 April) at the Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch, one of the events that will be keenly watched is the women’s hammer throw. The battle will be between Collete Uys, who recently set a new national record with a 69.21m heave during a league meeting in Potchefstroom, and former national record holder Leandri Holtzhausen. Despite Uys achieving the highest mark, which she has yet

The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD saw some exceptional performances from a number of new faces, particularly in the men's 56km event where six of the top ten male finishers earned their very first gold medals. Of those six, five were debutants including winner Arthur Jantjies who secured a memorable 3:09:25 victory over runner-up and 2024 champion Onalenna Khonkhobe.  KwaZulu-Natal's Sphamandla Nkosi also delivered a remarkable debut run, finishing sixth

With less than a month to go before the Durban International Marathon, organizers have announced a significant increase in the prize money as they aim to make the event one of the best in the country. The race, scheduled for May 3, celebrates its sixth edition this year, with organizers predicting a total of 10,000 mass participants in the two offered distances of 42km and 10km. Bothma celebrates victory at the 2023 Durban International Marathon which incorporated the ASA Mar

Foreign athletes dominated the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD in The Mother City this morning (12 April) as Felix Kibet Masai of Kenya won the men's race in the fastest time since 2017 (on the current course which has been in use since 2012), while Namibia's Lavina Haitope dominated an open women’s race to produce the biggest victory of her road running career. Lining up as an unknown quantity against many of his South African opponents, Kibet Masai, who

In a year in which the event introduced it’s first presenting sponsor, history was made at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD when Gerda Steyn delivered a record seventh victory and little known Arthur Jantjies surprised the pundits with the biggest win of his fledgling ultra marathon career. "It has been a phenomenal step. A big step. It's history," said the 25-year-old from Hopetown 120km outside Kimberley who stopped the clock in 3:09:25. "I'm just a small

Olympian Rutendo Nyahora will take on her maiden Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon on Saturday 11 April and is aiming for a top ten finish. The Zimbabwean long distance runner who first made a name for herself in 2012 as a consistent podium finisher in the SPAR Grand Prix, will line up for the 56km this weekend after making her ultra marathon debut at the City to City Marathon last September. Completing that 50km race in 3:41.09 for eighth position has motivated the Hollywood

With a highly contested men’s race lined up for this year’s Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD, lovers of ultra distance running will be asking themselves if anyone can challenge Gerda Steyn on Saturday 11 April. Since taking 14th position (4:15:44) on debut in 2016, the darling of South African road running who broke her own course record to win the 2024 edition of the iconic  South African sporting and cultural event in 3:26:54 has enjoyed unparalleled success a

Boasting a handsome CV including five gold medals, four of which are victories, Stephen Mokoka is one of the most decorated runners to ever compete in the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD and he's looking forward to add to his golden collection when he lines up again on 12 April. South Africa's second fastest half marathoner of all time (59:36) has fond memories of the race he won on debut in 2009 in 1:03:42 after defeating the likes of Lusapho April and Ts

Despite world class performances by South African athletes in the youth, junior and senior ranks, Athletics South Africa (ASA) has been in the media for what has been happening in the boardroom and not on the track, cross country and road. March was a busy month for the organisation’s media department who have had to field questions about whether or not World Athletics had placed ASA under a formal monitoring process after the suspension of president James Moloi for the taver

Even though her run was overshadowed by the controversy that erupted at the finish line when Tayla Kavanagh secured a narrow victory (31:33) over Glenrose Xaba (31:38) resulting in the latter initially refusing to hug her opponent moments after crossing the finish line, Karabo More’s performance at the first leg of the 2026 SPAR Grand Prix suggests she has an excellent 10km season ahead.  The 23-year-old clocked 32:34 to finish just 18 seconds behind third placed Kayla Jacobs

Day two of the ASA age-group track and field championships on March 27 at Germiston Stadium belonged to record breakers as no fewer than four national milestones fell in a blistering afternoon track session that showcased the country's rising stars at their fearless best. Hurdlers Enrique Bosch (CGA), Janelle Kirkpatrick and Tumi Ramokgopa (both AGN) all rewrote the record books in their respective events, while Christi Loggenberg delivered a jaw-dropping run in the U18 women

Asked about the impact of a club that boasts almost 3000 members in KwaZulu-Natal alone, KZN Athletics President Steve Mkasi spoke honestly about the financial impact that the Hollywood Athletics Club and it's parent company and sponsor Hollywoodbets has on athletics in the province. "Our financial year-end for KZNA is the 30th of December and I have the unfortunate job of seeing every cent that gets in and out of the KZNA account. In December I nearly fell off my chair when

Eastern Province Athletics (EPA) sprinter Marko Ferreira stole the spotlight with a statement performance on the opening day of the ASA Age-Group Championships at Germiston Stadium on March 26, delivering what was widely regarded as the performance of the day. The 19-year-old blazed to a 10.09-second personal best in his semi-final before returning to clinch the U20 men’s 100m national title in 10.16. In doing so, Ferreira produced the upset of the day, beating favourites Muk

After producing a stellar performance to set a new 5000m personal best of 15:30 on the second and final day of the KwaZulu-Natal Athletics Senior, Masters and TVET Colleges Track & Field Championships on Saturday 21 March, Tayla Kavanagh is in confident mood of ahead of her 10km season opener.  "I'm feeling happy with today’s performance,” she told #TheTopRunner. “As someone without a track background, it is so good to add track into the mix this year. I'm hoping it's going a

With three gold medals already to her name, Busisiwe Chamane will be determined to add to her impressive tally when she lines up at the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD on Sunday, 12 April 2026. Having earned three consecutive top ten finishes from three starts between 2023 and 2025, the Hollywood Athletics Club ace doesn't need to be asked twice to list what she loves most about her favorite half marathon. "I think I love the atmosphere more than anything,

In the past, a notable performance at the Om Die Dam 50km race has frequently been an indicator of potential success at the Comrades Marathon. For example after winning Om Die Dam for the first time in March 2019, Joseph Manyedi went to earn his first Comrades gold medal when he finished in fifth position on 9 June, 2019. This year it Tebogo Pulusa who triumphed at the Trojan Om Die Dam Marathon on Saturday 21 March in a time of 2:53:06, suggesting that he is well-equipped t

After finishing as runner-up last year, Sboniso Sikhakhane is confident that Saturday, 11 April 2026, will be the day he claims his first-ever Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD victory. The Entsika Athletics Club top runner clocked 3:11:18 in 2025 to cross the finish line just 31 seconds after Joseph Khoarahlane Seutloali had breasted the tape. It's a memory that still lingers in his mind as he polishes his preparations to tackle the demanding 56km route on

Adam Lipschitz believes he has what it takes to run a sub 2:07:00 marathon time at the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April. Like he did in 2025, Lipschitz used today's (22 March) Balwin Run Series Dolphin Coast Marathon as a paced long run ahead of his race in the English capital next month, emerging victorious once again in a remarkable 2:18:47 in challenging hot and humid conditions. The race, which commenced outside the Ballito Lifestyle Centre and ended opposite th

Despite some encouraging performances, the first day of the KwaZulu-Natal Athletics Senior, TVET Colleges and Masters Championship hosted at the King's Park Athletics Stadium on Friday 20 March was a generally disappointing affair underlined by low participation levels and poor crowd attendance.  For example, the senior men’s 10,000m race which had been one of the most highly anticipated events of the two day programme, was ultimately contested by just two athletes in Cwenga