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Lusapho April
Men’s title up for grabs at SA Marathon Championships
Defending champion Lusapho April will not be competing at the SA Marathon Championships on 5 February leaving the road open for anybody to claim the title. Instead, he will not run a marathon before the prestigious Olympic Games taking place in August this year. [Read more...]
Hendrick Ramaala
South African athlete and 10 000m record holder Hendrick Ramaala made history when he ran the qualifying time which could see him compete in his 5th Olympic Games when he finished the Dubai Marathon in 2:12:22. He now joins a handful of athletes queuing in the selection line. [Read more...]
The PW Botha College in George will be the venue for the SA Marathon Championships on Sunday, 5 February 2012 and there is still a small opportunity for those athletes that wish to compete on the day, as individuals should they not be selected by their respective provinces. [Read more...]
Rene Kalmer in Japan
Rene Kalmer has stamped her authority on the South African Marathon circuit with her 5th place at the 2011 Yokohama Marathon on Sunday 20 November. Her time of 2:29;59 is the 15th fastest time ever by a South African. [Read more...]
Soweto Marathon for a cause
First it was New York, followed by London, Paris and China. But this year Queen Serobe made a decision to return to her roots and run the Soweto Marathon for the first time, and it will be for a good cause. [Read more...]
Soweto Marathon
Can anyone prevent Lesotho from once again claiming the men’s title at the 2011 Soweto Marathon on Sunday 6 November? That is the question that is currently being asked.
In truth the squad from Lesotho will be a tough nut to crack, with the winners of the race since 2007 lining up on Sunday. It will be difficult to predict who of the group of Motlokoa Mkahbutlane, Lebenya Nkoka, Teboho Sello, Mabuthile Lebopo and Moeketsi Mosuhli will be the favourite, although if one were to choose, it would probably be Mabuthile Lebopo with two wins under his belt. [Read more...]
Podnebesnova for Soweto
“I’m coming here to break the record,” the words of Russia’s Nina Podnebesnova upon her announcement that she will be running the 2011 Soweto Marathon. [Read more...]
Berlin Marathon 2011
South Africa’s very own Hendrick Ramaala secured another top 10 finish after competing at one of the fastest ever Berlin Marathons ever on Sunday 25 September. This comes despite the fact that he has not competed at any major races for a year. [Read more...]
Lindsay van Aswegen
South Africa made a successful comeback to the World 100km Championships after over 10 years’ absence. Lindsay van Aswegen won the bronze medal in the women’s race at the championships in Winschoten, Netherlands on Saturday, 10 September 2011. [Read more...]
Cape Town Marathon
The country’s top road runners will light up the Mother City during the Cape Town Marathon on Sunday 25 September, as the race is the only Olympic qualifier for London 2012.
“We are delighted that the marathon has been selected by the IAAF as an Olympic qualifier as it raises the status of the event and attracts a quality field of runners. Local runners will get the chance to run with some of our top stars and spectators will also be able to watch them in action,” said James Evans, the president of Western Province Athletics (WPA).
The marathon is also a qualifier for the 2012 Comrades and Old Mutual Two Oceans marathons. In addition there will be a 10km race and a 4.2km mini marathon for athletes aged 14 to 19 who have taken part in specific qualifying races. A 5km fun run and a 5 x 4.2km team relay race will take place on the Saturday.
Runners can enter online or pick up an entry form from the WPA office or from most sports stores in and around Cape Town.
This year will see the marathon finish in the Green Point Park and all participants will get a chance to experience this is stunning new facility just outside Cape Town Stadium.
The scenic route starts in Adderley Street at 06h30 and takes runners out to Rondebosch before looping back to the Green Point Park via Salt River, the Foreshore and the Sea Point promenade – showcasing Table Mountain, the ocean and many of the major attractions Cape Town has to offer. [Read more...]
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