Mulaudzi targets first 'home turf' RUN YOUR CITY SERIES victory at Absa JOBURG 10K

After making history as the first man to win three consecutive Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES races, Kabelo Mulaudzi will line up as the clear favourite at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day (Wednesday, 24 September 2025), determined to close out his 10km season in style.

The sold out race, part of which is run along Johannesburg's M1 highway, comes almost three weeks after the 27-year-old Boxer Athletics Club athlete won a third straight national 10km cross country title. In order to focus on preparing for the final race of the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES, Mulaudzi opted to skip the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km on 14 August which was two weeks after he grabbed second place at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km on 30 August.

Mulaudzi in action during last month's Absa TSHWANE 10K which he won by a photo finish after a titanic battle against Ethiopia's Aklilu Asfaw. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg.

Mr Podium, as he is affectionately known, says he has recovered well and all indications point to a good performance.

"I really wanted the title but my legs were tired from the Hollywood 10km and the guys pushed me hard and I had to dig deep. I am happy with my recovery and I had a good 2000 metre time trial this Saturday morning at Bheki Langa Track in Alexandra as a final race tune-up," explained Mulaudzi who is the holder of a 27:41 10km personal best, which he set on the way to victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 13 July.

As one of only two of the five Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES races that he is yet to win, Mulaudzi reveals that his coach Richard Mayer has put a plan in place to improve his chances of finally winning the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K race where he finished in third place last year and as the runner-up in 2023.

Mulaudzi finishing just behind Chris Mhlanga to take third place at the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg.

"The Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K is at the end of the season and I am generally not at my best because I am tired but my coach and I have worked on my endurance in the pre-season to ensure my performance levels don't drop off towards the end of the season. I would like to achieve a comfortable victory but I know there are strong guys in the field who intend to make me work hard but I am looking forward to winning on my home turf."

"Kabelo Mulaudzi has enjoyed a remarkable 2025 season in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES. He’s delivered phenomenal results and it’s clear that he is in excellent shape, both physically and mentally. We wish him everything of the best for the grand finale in Johannesburg as he goes for gold," says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder.