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      Arthur Jantjies and Gerda Steyn

      Arthur Jantjies and Gerda Steyn Take Top Honours at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 546 0

      Arthur Jantjies delivers a breakthrough performance to win the men’s race, while Gerda Steyn secures a record seventh title at the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in Cape Town.   Cape…

      Eliud Kipchoge

      Two Time Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge Kicks Off His World Tour in Cape Town

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 155 0

      The two-time Olympic champion launches his seven-continent marathon series, inspiring runners and communities across the globe, and it kicks off in Cape Town.   Cape Town, South Africa (11 March…

      Realeboha New Hope

      Realeboha’s Inspiring Road from Surgery to the 10km Start Line

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 142 0

      Realeboha runs the Mimosa Mall 10km, years after life-changing surgeries, to raise awareness and inspire other children through the Smile Foundation.   Bloemfontein, South Africa (25 February 2026) – From…

      Sipho Marima

      Sipho Marima Shows Why Marathons Are About More Than Kilometres

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 1,431 0

      “If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon,” said Kathrine Switzer, and at the Township Marathon in Eldorado Park, that sentiment came to life….

      Dezi du Plessis

      Community Steps Forward to Support Dezi du Plessis After Life-Changing Marathon Accident

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 1,589 0

      After a life-altering accident at the Soweto Marathon, a BackaBuddy campaign has been set up to help Dezi du Plessis navigate the road to recovery.   South Africa (03 November…

      Julian Karp

      Julian Karp Set to Reach 1000 Marathons at This Year’s Soweto Marathon

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 3,723 0

      South African marathon legend Julian Karp will celebrate his 1,000th official marathon at this year’s Soweto Marathon.   South Africa (12 November 2025) – South African endurance runner Julian Karp…

      Michael Pappas Takes Running to New Depths, Literally

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 953 0

      Michael Pappas conquers the world’s deepest marathon, 1,120 metres underground in Sweden’s Garpenberg Mine, finishing on the podium and helping his team set a Guinness World Record in extreme heat….

      New York Marathon | From Cape Town to Central Park: SA Local’s Viral Moment at the New York Marathon

      From Cape Town to Central Park: SA Local’s Viral Moment at the New York Marathon

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 8, 2025November 12, 2025 1,900 0

      Between the kilometres of sweat at the New York Marathon, a South African runner embraced the joy with a memorable moment at a kiss booth.   New York, USA (08…

      Rassie Walk Pace Setters Pavement Special May50K Abri the Comrades

      Meet the Pace Setters Powering the Sapphire Coast Marathon

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 185 0

      As the Sapphire Coast Marathon takes its place as a KZN Athletics Championship event, four dedicated pacers are stepping up to help runners stay on track, reach their goals, and…

      Francois van Coke

      The Wind Stopped the Marathon but Not Francois van Coke

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 1,009 0

      The Cape Town Marathon may have been stopped by strong winds, but Francois van Coke refused to let it blow away his mission to raise funds for a new jungle…

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