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Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce that the Official Comrades Marathon Pacesetters will once again tackle the road between Durban and Pietermaritzburg in the 99th edition of the race on Sunday 14 June. Often referred to as ‘bus drivers,’ the Pacesetters are experienced runners who volunteer their race to assist others in achieving their goals, whether that is a medal target, a personal best or simply crossing th

Image: World Athletics World Athletics is proud to announce that the sustainable event management system it has developed to embed sustainability into its operations across the sport has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024, the globally-recognised standard that guides organisations to integrate sustainability into every facet of their event planning and execution. The certification process included a rigorous two-day audit of World Athletics' sustainability policies and docum

Image: Supplied AmaZulu FC have already begun preparations for the 2026/27 season, starting by showing the door to players they no longer require. The first name to surface among the players who have parted ways with the club is Bongani "Ben 10" Zungu. He was followed by Elmo Kambindu, who arrived with high expectations from Chippa United to bang in the goals, but it was not to be. Recently, Thabiso Kutumela’s name has also come up, with reports that his contract will not be

Image: LA28, courtesy of IOC With just over two years to go, the organisation of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games is transitioning from planning to readiness – supported by strong collaboration across all levels of government and growing engagement from millions of fans. Updates presented during this week’s International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission visit outlined key progress across a range of areas shaping the next phase of preparations, including t

Image: Giulia Sano US distance runner Sara Hall has been announced as an official ambassador for RUN X™, joining world 10,000m champion Jimmy Gressier in promoting the first World Treadmill Championship. Hall was present at the RUN X™ programme launch at Technogym Village in Cesena, Italy, earlier on Wednesday, where further details of the inaugural World Treadmill Championship were confirmed. One of the fastest US marathon runners in history, Hall has represented the United

Image: Giulia Sano Fitness and wellness facilities around the world can now register to join the RUN X™ network, as Technogym and World Athletics confirm further details of the first World Treadmill Championship. The announcement was made on Global Running Day, Wednesday 3 June, at the RUN X™ programme launch at Technogym Village in Cesena, Italy. RUN X™, a new 5km global treadmill running competition, will allow runners of all levels to compete on connected treadmills in a

Image: courtesy of Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) would like to bring two important notices to the attention of Comrades Marathon runners, volunteers, spectators, media, sponsors, service providers and the community at large. These are to do with regulations around unauthorised marketing and the use of radio-controlled drones. AMBUSH MARKETING PROHIBITED For the entire duration of the Comrades Marathon event, from Thursday, 11 June to Su

Image: World Athletics Yomif Kejelcha’s 26:31 10km is added to the record book following the disqualification of Rhonex Kipruto’s 26:24 Men’s 10km 26:31 Yomif Kejelcha (ETH) Castellón, 16 February 2025 Men’s 800m short track 1:42.50 Josh Hoey (USA) Boston, 24 January 2026 Men’s half marathon race walk 1:20:34 Toshikazu Yamanishi (JPN) Kobe, 15 February 2026 Women’s U20 1500m short track 4:01.23 Saron Berhe (ETH) Ostrava, 3 February 2026 Men’s U20 800m short track

Image: courtesy of motorpress Defender Rally brought all three crews and cars to the finish at the 2026 Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina, showcasing the robustness of the Defender Dakar D7X-R Stéphane Peterhansel and Mika Metge clinched the win in the Stock class, with an overall time of 18:11:12 Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal, and Sara Price and Saydiie Gray finished in second and third respectively Making history, Price and Gray are the first all-female crew to compete in the D

Image: courtesy of Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce South Africa's leading vehicle tracking and telematics provider, Netstar, as the Official Real-Time Traffic Monitoring and Insights Partner of the 2026 event. This will see Netstar's real-time traffic updates and route information made available to the public on the official Comrades Marathon social media platforms throughout race day. This partnership will therefore

Image: Supplied Taking place on three consecutive Sundays in August (Durban on 02 August, Cape Town on 09 August, and Johannesburg on 16 August 2026), the Totalsports Women’s Race is more than just a lifestyle event – it is a space where victories are celebrated, experiences are shared, and support is always in abundance. With PinkDrive as the official charity, runners openly share their cancer journeys, offering hope, encouragement, and, most importantly, a powerful reminder

Image: WCH Beijing 27 The World Athletics Council has approved the qualification system and entry standards for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27. View and download: English | French As has been the case for recent global championships, the qualification system will be based on a combination of entry standards and world rankings. For the 2027 World Championships, the system has been set with the objective of having approximately 40% of the athletes qualifying throu

Image: courtesy of motorpress The Audi Revolut F1 Team celebrated a trouble-free event, bringing both cars home safely to collect invaluable data Hülkenberg and Bortoleto crossed the finish line in 12th and 13th positions respectively, marking a clear step forward in consistency and overall execution Earlier in the day, Driver Development Programme star, Emma Felbermayr, charged from fourth to a brilliant second-place podium finish, cementing her second place in the standings

Image: Anthony Grote Women’s racing will once again take centre stage at South Africa’s premier Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, taking place on three consecutive Sundays in August 2026. Kicking off in Durban on 2 August, followed by Cape Town on 9 August, before culminating in Johannesburg on 16 August, event organisers, Stillwater Sports, are excited to announce an increased, combined Prize Purse of R450 000. “The Totalsports Women’s Race has alway

Image: Tobias Ginsberg A race day dream could become reality for one fortunate participant at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with a brand-new Chery vehicle valued at R279 900 waiting to be won. As the official Vehicle Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series since 2022, Chery South Africa has become synonymous with unforgettable moments, rewarding participants with a life-changing prize across the country. To date, eighteen lucky runners have

Image: Caleb Bjergfelt The most successful edition yet of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon took place on Sunday 24 May, with awesome weather, incredible vibe from streets lined with spectators, stunning scenery and record-breaking times in the elite and wheelchair races. The event, which is negotiating the final steps of phase 2 of candidacy to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors event, also played host to the Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group W

Image: courtesy of motorpress The first chapter of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa’s new GR Cup Hot Seat delivered a memorable debut this past weekend, as Yolanda “Girlie” Lukhele stepped into the pressure cooker of circuit racing at Zwartkops Raceway. The sim racer, content creator and rookie rally driver joined the GR Cup Media Challenge field for Round 3 of the 2026 season, trading gravel stages for wheel-to-wheel racing in the GR Yaris at machinery. While Lukhele arrived

Image: courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) enjoyed another competitive outing in Round 3 of the 2026 season this past weekend, as both the GR Cup and South African Touring Cars (SATC) championships tackled the fast and technical Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria. Cool and cloudy conditions greeted competitors on Friday, before clear skies and crisp winter weather created ideal racing conditions for Saturday’s qualifying sessions and races. Across the

Image: Anthony Grote Returning to KwaZulu-Natal’s vibrant coastline on Sunday, 12 July 2026, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K continues to cement its status as one of South Africa’s premier mass-participation road running events, delivering a world-class experience in the heart of the country’s playground city. Renowned for its fast and scenic route, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K combines elite racing with an electric race-day atmosphere. From the city streets to Durba

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Entries open this week, Thursday, 28 May 2026, for the 9th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K that will take place on National Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September 2026. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K is a premier road running event that combines elite-level competition with an electrifying mass participation experience. Taking place on National Heritage Day and set against the backdrop of Johannesburg’s iconic landmarks and dynamic cityscape, the