Kemoreng Jeffrey Moabankwe will return to defend his Aurum Klerksdorp Marathon title on Sunday when he lines up for the 42,2km race at Wesvalia High School. Last year the Klerksdorp local thrilled his home-town fans when he blitzed around the course in 2:24 to win by a massive 11 minutes from Gordon Lestedi, with Thabiso Bontsi claiming the final step of the podium. The women’s marathon winner, Leilani Scheffer, has not pre-entered but may still…
"Moabankwe aims to defend his Klerksdorp title"Tag: Road Running
As KwaZulu-Natal runners look for the best qualifier for Two Oceans and Comrades, Durban joggers need to look no further than the Durban beachfront on February 29 when the KZN Best of Best Marathon provides a perfect opportunity. The marathon, half marathon and 10km takes in the beachfront and Durban North area to provide an interesting two-lap course that starts and finishes at Kings Park Athletics Stadium. Taking place just a couple of weeks before…
"Best of Best qualifier in KZN"
Time is running out for Comrades and Two Oceans hopefuls looking to pre-enter the Aurum Klerksdorp Marathon with entries closing at 10am on February 12. The two-lap marathon on a relatively fast and flat course provides North West and Gauteng residents with a perfect opportunity to meet their qualifying requirements for the country’s two premier ultra-marathons. The Two Oceans takes place on April 11 and the final cut-off date for qualifying for the popular Cape…
"Klerksdorp Marathon entries close on Wednesday"
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has, for the fourth consecutive year, been recognised by World Athletics as worthy recipients of their prestigious Gold Label Status. “We are once again proud, honoured, and humbled to be the only World Athletics Gold Label Status marathon on the African continent, and one of only a select group of marathons in the world to have received this status. This achievement reflects the dedication and commitment of our team, the…
"Cape Town Marathon keeps Gold Label Status" The qualifying season moves to the North West Province on February 16 when a host of Comrades and Two Oceans hopefuls look to the Aurum Klerksdorp Marathon to provide an opportunity to secure their all-important seeding times for South Africa’s two biggest events. The Aurum Klerksdorp Marathon starts and finishes at Wesvalia High School and provides runners with 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km options, but it is the marathon distance that will attract the most interest.…
"Comrades & Two Oceans qualifier in NW Province"
Peter Muthubi and Renata Vosloo took the honours at the 26th Sasol Marathon in Sasolburg on Saturday as they both cruised to convincing victories. Muthubi (Nedbank AC) ran a superbly controlled race to burn off his rivals over the second half of the 42,2km race and record a time of 2:25:09 in warm conditions in the northern Free State town. Ramokone Godfrey (Eskom) overtook Mohan Masoenyane (Top Runner AC) in the closing kilometres to claim…
"Muthubi and Vosloo take Sasol Marathon titles"
Athletes will be aiming for new frontiers when they travel to Sasolburg on Saturday to take part in the 26th Sasol Marathon. For the fleet-footed speedsters the 42,2km race offers a chance of provincial title as the event doubles as the Free State Marathon Championships. And for those whose primary goal is simply finishing within a reasonable time, the event provides the opportunity to qualify for the ultra-marathons later this year. 2020 is the third…
"Titles (& qualifying times) up for grabs in Sasolburg"
Online entries close on Thursday (Feb 23) for the 26th annual Sasol Marathon which takes place in Sasolburg on February 1 – which means potential entrants have limited time to secure a spot for the fast and flat qualifier. The event, which doubles up as the Free State marathon championships, provides a great opportunity for those runners looking for a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier with an opportunity to get a fast time on a…
"Last chance for online entry to fast qualifier"
The 26th annual Sasol Marathon in Sasolburg on February 1 doubles up as the Free State marathon championships, but most entrants will be more interested in the marathon as a means to an end rather than potential provincial glory. For the elite barcode-thin speedsters aiming to race around the streets of Sasolburg at just over three minutes a kilometre, the lure of a provincial title will be a huge incentive and spectators can expect a…
"The quick and the qualifiers at Sasol Marathon"
Kenyan Eliud Biwott raced to victory in the Sedibeng Marathon in Vereeniging on Sunday when he held off Sikhumbuzo Seme to win by just over a minute with Sibeko Pule filling the third step of the podium. The Kenyan Biwott, who raced around the one-lap course in a time of two hours 22 minutes and two seconds, finished 70 seconds clear of the versatile Seme, with Pule just over a minute further back in third.…
"Kenyan takes Sedibeng Marathon title"