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Image: courtesy of motorpress Nico Hulkenberg delivered a masterclass in wet-weather race craft, slicing through the midfield to challenge directly for points until the closing lap Gabriel Bortoleto demonstrated relentless tenacity, fighting through floor and wing damage to bring his R26 across the finish line The team’s quick tactical decision-making and strong race pace offer positive momentum ahead of next week's Singapore Grand Prix The Audi Revolut F1 Team put on a displ

Image: Action Photo Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala is relishing the opportunity to compete in a world-class race so close to home. Meanwhile, local favourite Lizandre Mulder hopes the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K on Sunday, 25 October 2026, will inject fresh energy into athletics in the City of Roses and inspire a new generation of runners. As one of the most consistent 10km performers on the South African road-running scene, Khatala is eager to put her best foot for

Image: Anthony Grote After dominating the Boxer Super Run circuit in 2025 with victories in both Durban and Johannesburg, South African long-distance runner Ryan Mphahlele will return to Durban on Sunday, 18 October 2026, ready to test himself over 5km once again. A strong supporter of the Boxer Super Run, the Tembisa resident is particularly fond of Durban’s fast course. While he returns as the defending champion, he knows that this year’s race will be a different challeng

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The organisers of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon are excited to announce a three-year partnership with the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). As part of the partnership, runners participating in the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON (TTOM) powered by BYD can look forward to an enhanced race-week experience. The TTOM Race Pack Collection and Expo will take place from Thursday 01 April 2027 to Saturday 03 April 2027 at CTICC 1 (H

Image: SCC EVENTS / Petko Beier A new chapter unfolds for one of the world’s most prestigious running events: Generali Deutschland AG is set to become the title partner of the BERLIN-MARATHON from 1 October 2026. The partnership was unveiled today in Berlin at the REGISTRATION RUN at the iconic Brandenburg Gate. The first GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON will take to the streets on 26 September 2027. Just days after Berlin hosted a sensational celebration of running – welcoming over

Image: Anthony Grote Boxer Athletics Club standouts Karabo More and Kayla Jacobs are set to line up alongside a strong Elite Women’s Field at the Boxer Super Run Durban on Sunday, 18 October 2026, adding even more excitement to what promises to be a nail-biting 5km showdown. Karabo More (Pretoria) has firsthand experience of what it takes to come out tops at South Africa’s most social 5km run, having placed first in the Elite Women’s Wave in 2024. “The Boxer Super Run has cre

George Kusche of Nedbank Athletics Club, Image: Action Photo The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has recorded unprecedented demand for the 2027 Comrades Marathon, with a total of 56,283 entry submissions and ballot applications received across the Centenary entry process. The General Ballot application window closed at 16:30 yesterday, Tuesday, 22 September 2026, with 42,802 runners applying for one of the remaining places in the race. The 2027 Comrades Marathon, taking p

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Kabelo Mulaudzi reminded his doubters of his brilliance when he successfully defended his Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K title on Heritage Day (Thursday, 24 September 2026) at Mary Fitzgerald Square, while Kenya’s Deborah Chemutai dominated the women’s race to clinch her first Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series victory. Mulaudzi raised his hands aloft in celebration as he crossed the line on Rahima Moosa Street to secure his first win of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Representing Boxer Athletics Club, Zenzile Pheko and Nicola Jansen are set to line up at the Boxer Super Run Durban on Sunday, 18 October 2026, ready to take on the fast-paced 5km challenge. Hailing from Bramley, Johannesburg, Pheko believes that the Boxer Super Run Durban offers one of the most beautiful race settings. “It’s a well-organised event with beautiful scenery along the beachfront,” says Pheko. “I’m attracted by the opportunity to improve

Image; Devin Paisley The organisers of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD are reminding runners who secured an entry through the 2027 ballot to take note of the key qualifying (ULTRA MARATHON) and seeding (HALF MARATHON) deadlines. With thousands of runners set to take on the iconic ULTRA and HALF MARATHON in 2027, understanding the key dates and requirements is essential for entrants looking to secure their place on the start line and ensure they are correc

Image; courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heads to the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town this weekend (18–19 September) for Round 6 of both the GR Cup and South African Touring Cars (SATC) championships, as the 2026 season moves into its penultimate round. Killarney is one of the most established venues on the national motorsport calendar, and its tight, technical layout has long produced close, unpredictable racing across every categor

Image: Getty Images and Marc Mueller/Munich2022 Nairobi and Munich have been selected to host the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships, respectively, following one of the strongest bidding processes in the history of the sport’s flagship event. The decision, made during the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting in Budapest on Monday and Tuesday (14-15), means that the World Athletics Championships will be held in Africa for the first time when the Kenyan capital stages

Image: courtesy of motorpress Defender Rally will make its competitive debut in Morocco, taking part in Rallye OLA Energy du Maroc from 26 September-3 October 2026 Following strong performances in the first three rounds of the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship, the Defender Rally team will again field a three-car entry in Morocco W2RC Stock class leaders Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal return to defend their position, joined by Stéphane Peterhansel and Mika Metge Sara Price wi

Image: Anthony Grote In the best 10km form of her life after clocking a new personal best just last month, Emma Pallant-Browne is eager to test herself against the best athletes South and East Africa have to offer at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day, Thursday, 24 September 2026. “It has been busy,” admitted Pallant-Browne, reflecting on a packed six weeks that included a new 10km lifetime best of 32:45 and a runner-up finish at the Totalsports Wome

Image: SCC EVENTS / Petko Beier Top Inline Skaters World-Class Handbikers Elite Wheelchair Athletes Daddy Pig Joins the Field Press Conference Schedule Media Accreditation Organiser SCC EVENTS is expecting well over 56,000 athletes from more than 160 nations for the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON from 26–27 September. Alongside the international elite heading to the German capital for the foot race, the inline skating, handbike, and wheelchair categories promise high-calibre, fiercely

Image; courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has secured its sixth consecutive FIA World Rally Championship manufacturers’ title* at Rally Chile where Oliver Solberg led a one-two finish The team’s latest title success equals two long-standing WRC records, matching the six successive championships achieved by Lancia between 1987 and 1992, and bringing Toyota level with the Italian marque on 10 titles in total. The result in Chile is the 11th win from 12

Image: Charles Ndou The streets of Mangaung will come alive on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when the Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K makes its highly anticipated debut, bringing the much-loved Series to the heart of the Free State for the very first time and giving the Mangaung community an exciting new way to experience their city. For the first time, runners will take to the streets of Mangaung to experience the unique energy that has become synonymous with the Absa RUN YOUR

Tobias Ginsberg Johannesburg is getting ready to run as thousands of runners take to the streets for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Thursday, 24 September 2026. With the city set to come alive with world-class road running, entertainment and an electric race-day atmosphere, a number of road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and road users. Motorists and residents are encouraged to plan ahead and familia

Image: Anthony Grote The Boxer Super Run Durban is celebrating its fourth anniversary in true Boxer Super Run style, with thousands of runners set to take on a high-energy 5km route on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Returning to Durban’s iconic beachfront in 2026, the Boxer Super Run Durban, in partnership with Powerade and Rexona, will bring together competitive racing, community spirit and plenty of fun for runners of all fitness levels. “The Boxer Super Run has always been a

Image: courtesy of World Athletics Competition dates confirmed as 10-19 September 2027 The logo, mascot and slogan for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27 (WCH Beijing 27) have been revealed to celebrate one year until the prestigious global event returns to China’s capital. The 21st edition of the championships will welcome the sport’s biggest stars back to Beijing for 10 days of competition, 12 years on from the successful staging of athletics’ flagship event in th