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26/08/2026

A limited allocation of 2 000 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD entries, made available through the TWO OCEANS MARATHON Initiative (TOMi) on a first-come, first-served basis, generated an impressive R2 million for charity, further reinforcing the event’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the community.

Read more here: https://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/r2-million-raised-for-charity-as-two-oceans-marathon-initiative-tomi-entries-sell-out/

24/08/2026

Former South African track stars LJ van Zyl and Johan Cronje are set to swap the track for the road when they bring their friendly rivalry home to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Mangaung 10K on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Both originally from Bloemfontein, the retired elite athletes will go head-to-head over 10km in what promises to be a fun-filled reunion, with bragging rights firmly on the line when the starting gun fires in the city they once called home.

Read more here: https://runyourcityseries.com/van-zyl-and-cronje-bring-friendly-feud-home-at-absa-run-your-city-mangaung-10k/

23/08/2026

Kenyan Doreen Cherop outsprinted defending champion Glenrose Xaba over the closing stages to claim the women’s title at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Tshwane 10K on Sunday, 23 August 2026, while compatriot Salem Kibet held off a strong South African challenge to lead a total of five men under 29 minutes, as the race delivered another thrilling spectacle at the Union Buildings.

Read more here: https://runyourcityseries.com/cherop-and-kibet-triumph-in-memorable-absa-run-your-city-tshwane-10k/

20/08/2026

Celebrating its Mangaung debut on Sunday, 25 October 2026, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Mangaung 10K will put a record R337 200 prize purse on the line, adding an extra layer of excitement to the city’s newest premier road running event. The impressive prize purse is complemented by a series of innovative incentives designed to inspire South African athletes to raise the bar, deliver standout performances and seize the opportunity to create memorable moments on race day.

Read more here: https://runyourcityseries.com/record-prize-purse-announced-for-free-state-at-the-inaugural-absa-run-your-city-manguang-10k/

20/08/2026

Buoyed by the confidence of another world-class performance at altitude, Glenrose Xaba is ready to compete for victory, while Kabelo Mulaudzi eyes his first Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series podium finish of the season at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Tshwane 10K on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

Read more here: https://runyourcityseries.com/xaba-targets-victory-as-mulaudzi-eyes-first-podium-of-the-season-at-the-absa-run-your-city-tshwane-10k/

18/08/2026

With her sights set on a top-5 finish at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday, 23 August 2026, Cacisile Sosibo will be looking to build on an excellent 2026 season and her impressive sixth-place finish at last month’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY Durban 10K.

Read more here: https://runyourcityseries.com/sosibo-ready-to-build-on-breakthrough-2026-season-at-absa-run-your-city-tshwane-10k/

16/08/2026

Glenrose Xaba delivered a commanding performance at the Totalsports Women's Race Joburg, powering to victory in the 10km race at Marks Park, Emmarentia on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The South African star underlined her class on home soil, leading the field to claim top honours in the Joburg leg of the iconic Women’s Month Celebration in 32:11.

Read more her: https://totalsportswomensrace.co.za/media-release/xaba-leads-the-charge-to-totalsports-womens-race-joburg-victory/

14/08/2026

After winning last month’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on her South African debut, Doreen Cherop (Kenya) will be looking to claim another victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Tshwane 10K on Sunday 23 August.



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After winning last month’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on her South African debut, Doreen Cherop (Kenya) will be looking to claim another victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday 23 August. “The 10km course was amazing and the race was very well organised. I wasn’t expecting t...

12/08/2026

Refusing to be pigeonholed as an ultra-marathon specialist, reigning Comrades Marathon champion George Kusche is setting his sights on a fast time at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Tshwane 10K on Sunday 23 August 2026, while Kenya’s Salem Kibet arrives ready to challenge for victory.



Read more here: https://runyourcityseries.com/kusche-ready-to-challenge-the-10km-specialists-as-kibet-targets-victory-at-absa-run-your-city-tshwane-10k/

11/08/2026

Reigning African Championships 1500m gold medalist Karabo More will join the Women’s Month celebrations when she toes the line at the iconic Totalsports Women's Race Joburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026.



Read more here: https://totalsportswomensrace.co.za/media-release/karabo-more-ready-to-race-at-the-totalsports-womens-race-joburg/