'It's the big one' - Mulaudzi targets 3 RYC wins in a row at Absa TSHWANE 10K

Fresh off winning another provincial cross country title this past weekend, Kabelo Mulaudzi is confident of clinching a record third consecutive Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES victory and a seventh straight Series podium when he lines up at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday, 24 August 2025.

Mulaudzi wins the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K in 2023. He is looking to repeat the feat in 2025. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg.

Mulaudzi underlined his credentials as the overwhelming favourite to breast the tape in the nation’s capital by winning the Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) Cross Country 4km title in Germiston on Saturday 16 August. Opting to skip his main 10km event over which he is the defending SA Champion to run the shorter race, the Boxer Athletics Club top runner delivered a typically measured performance, crossing the finish line ahead of 1500m specialist Sibusiso Msibi and the up and coming Fernando Macavele. Speaking after the race, the 27-year-old reported that he was pleased with his effort which served as a time trial before Sunday’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K.

"Everything started with cross country when I was still young. That's the foundation for me," Mulaudzi said explaining his love affair with cross country. "The race was tactical because this is not my event. I knew that the guys are faster than I am, so I had to come out and enjoy the race because I always run a 4km time trial the week before an Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES race. I'm happy."

Mulaudzi on his way to victory in the 4km event at the CGA Cross Country Championships. Photo Credit: MWMedia.

Coached by Richard Mayer, the PUMA athlete is enjoying a profitable 2025 season which included a bronze medal at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Senior Track and Field Championship over 5000m and a personal best 27:41 on the way to victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K.

Add to that his latest cross country triumph over middle-distance speed specialists, along with the confidence gained from winning both the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Cape Town and Durban races, and it’s easy to see why ‘Mr Podium,’ as he is affectionately known, has his sights set on a third consecutive podium finish this time at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY

TSHWANE 10K at the Union Buildings, following his victory at the inaugural 2023 event and third place position last year.

"This was a time trial for me. I just came here and won the race so I can be ready for next week. Next week is the big one. I hope I can run well and win three in a row and I'll be happy."

Mulaudzi winning the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K. Should he emerge victorious at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K then he will secure a record third consecutive Absa RYC win and seventh straight Absa RYC podium finish. Photo Credit: Anthony Grrote.

"Kabelo Mulaudzi is enjoying a fantastic 2025 season, building on his reputation as one of South Africa's most consistent and exciting athletes," says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. "We are proud to welcome him back to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, an event where he has already made his mark with a

memorable victory at the inaugural race in 2023 and a strong third place finish last year. Kabelo always brings incredible energy and determination to the series, and his presence not only raises the level of competition but also inspires the thousands of runners who line up alongside him. We wish him all the very best as he returns to Tshwane, and we cannot

wait to see him in action at the Union Buildings on race day."