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      Adriaan Wildschutt SA Distance Runners

      SA Distance Runners Head to Tallahassee for World Cross Country Test

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_January 9, 2026 273 0

      Athletics South Africa backs a mix of experience and emerging talent for the global event this weekend as Glenrose Xaba leads the team.   Tallahassee, United States (09 January 2026)…

      SkyRun

      When Mountains Decide the Race Route: 2025 SkyRun Faces Its Toughest Test Yet

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 240 0

      Extreme weather forced major route changes at the 2025 SkyRun, but runners showed resilience and adapted to the challenge.   South Africa (19 November 2025) – The 29th K-Way SkyRun…

      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 1,010 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…

      SAPS Turns Marathon Cancellation into a Day of Fitness and Purpose

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 187 0

      With the Cape Town Marathon called off, SAPS took the lead, turning Bishop Lavis Academy into a hub of health checks and fitness activities.   Cape Town, South Africa (20…

      Thousands Take Pretoria’s Jacaranda Streets for City2City Marathon

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 30, 2025February 11, 2026 10,480 0

      Pretoria’s streets came alive beneath blooming jacarandas as thousands of runners took on the City2City challenge.   Pretoria, South Africa (30 September 2025) – Pretoria’s streets came alive on Sunday…

      Pirates Road Runners

      Pirates Road Runners Bring South African Gees to the Berlin Marathon

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 525 0

      A group of Runners from Johannesburg brought their South African spirit and the iconic ‘Gees Bus’ energy to the streets of Berlin, making the marathon an unforgettable team adventure.  …

      Madibaz Half-Marathon

      Frans and Solomons Power to Madibaz Half-Marathon Wins

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 170 0

      Athletes in Gqeberha overcame harsh weather conditions to shine at the third annual Madibaz Half-Marathon.   Gqeberha, South Africa (30 July 2025) – Not even freezing temperatures, strong winds, and…

      Louis Massyn, 75, to Run His 50th Comrades Marathon... And He’s Doing It for a Cause Close to His Heart

      Louis Massyn, 75, to Run His 50th Comrades Marathon… And He’s Doing It for a Cause Close to His Heart

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 18, 2025 14,182 0

      At 75 years old, Louis Massyn is lacing up for his 50th Comrades Marathon… not for glory but for children with special needs who deserve a future filled with hope…

      Glenrose

      Glenrose Xaba’s Debut Cape Town Marathon Rocks the Road! 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024 756 0

      Glenrose Xaba rocked the road on Sunday in a record-breaking way! Her debut Cape Town Marathon saw the athlete crowned champion of the race while setting a new course and…

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