Taking a walk on the wild side with Wildcoast Wildrun and RaceTec Toolkit

The 2026 Wildcoast Wildrun delivered three days of raw, spectacular coastline, with every stage offering a different challenge, from hard-packed beaches to a breathtaking finish at Hole in the Wall. In the words of one race reviewer, Wildrun is a “one-of-a-kind experience. Something you will NOT do elsewhere”. To this, another reviewer adds that the event was managed exceptionally well and that it’s a unique experience that exposes one to virtually untouched areas. Having RaceTec…

"Taking a walk on the wild side with Wildcoast Wildrun and RaceTec Toolkit"

Scott Fisher on triathlon, training and the power of consistency

Scott Fisher is a seasoned triathlete who has spent years running, biking and swimming his way to remarkable successes. His journey offers a fascinating look at triathlon training, discipline and balance. He took some time to talk to Team FinishTime about his achievements, training regime and the lessons he’s learnt along the way. How did you get into triathlon and what was it about the sport that hooked you? My triathlon journey started through a…

"Scott Fisher on triathlon, training and the power of consistency"

Inside the uRun+ Maze Run

What do you get when you take a sizeable group of runners, put them in an undercover parking area after dark and replace the usual race route with a maze? You get the uRun+ Maze Run — an event that won’t soon be forgotten. Held at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, the event turned a typical parking area into a very atypical race venue. There were lights, a DJ, a buzzing crowd and plenty of competition,…

"Inside the uRun+ Maze Run"

From bib packing to registration, FinishTime’s Ntombi does it all

If you’ve been a regular race participant or organiser over the last 12 years, there’s a good chance you’ve met FinishTime’s Admin and Operations Manager, Ntombi Makam. Ntombi works across various departments at FinishTime, getting involved in everything from bib packing and admin to working at race registration. We got her to take a quick break from her latest bib packing job to answer a few questions for us. What part of your job do…

"From bib packing to registration, FinishTime’s Ntombi does it all"

31 Marathons in 31 Days

FinishTime Newsletter NEWSLETTER:  April 2025 31 Marathons in 31 Days The excitement is mounting because this weekend in Cape Town, 29 000 runners from all over the world will be descending on the Mother City for the 54th Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon. Running and finishing this iconic event is a major accomplishment, but it pales in significance when compared to what local runner, Matthew Trichardt achieved by running 31 marathons in 31 days in an…

"31 Marathons in 31 Days"

SA sport meets the challenge

FinishTime Newsletter NEWSLETTER:  February 2025 South Africans ready to meet the challenge South Africans love a challenge … and the harder the test, the more we seem to want to prove ourselves, so it is hardly surprising that South Africa plays host to some of the biggest and toughest ultra-distance races in the world. In a couple of weeks’ time, the 52nd aQuelle Midmar Mile takes place with over 12 000 swimmers with vastly different abilities…

"SA sport meets the challenge"

Bonjesi claims Hemel en Aarde title

Malawian Jimmy Bonjesi ran a negative split for the second half of the Hemel en Aarde Marathon as he powered away from Siyabonga Sakwe to claim a four-minute victory in the 42,2km race from Caledon to Hermanus. Bonjesi and Sakwe established their dominance over the undulating first half of the race and when they went through the halfway mark together in 1:16:52 it was clear they were the only two runners in contention for the…

"Bonjesi claims Hemel en Aarde title"

Nodolo, Mkhize are Best of Best champs

Mpontsho Nodolo and Ntokozo Mkhize both produced perfectly paced runs in Durban to take the victories ahead of a big field in the 42,2km races at the KZN Best of Best Marathon on Saturday. Ndolo crossed the line in a quick two hours 22 minutes and 58 seconds to score a home-club win for the race organisers, Ama-Ravens Athletics Club. He beat Sphamandla Nyembe by just over a minute after the runner-up was credited with…

"Nodolo, Mkhize are Best of Best champs"

Beautiful route offsets pain at Hemel en Aarde

Finishing a 42,2km standard marathon can be a tough and, in some cases, painful experience. The Hemel en Aarde Marathon hopes to mitigate some of the difficulties of running for anything from two to five hours by providing entrants Entrants in Saturday’s event from Caledon to Hermanus still have to use their feet to propel themselves over the full 42km distance, but at least the run through the beautiful Overberg region of the Western Cape…

"Beautiful route offsets pain at Hemel en Aarde"