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Capetonian William Kaptain makes history after sailing to victory in Two Oceans half-marathon
William Kaptein makes history as the first Capetonian to win the Two Oceans half-marathon since 1998, finishing in an impressive time of 01:04:41 amidst challenging conditions.
Records unlikely to fall but the Two Oceans half-marathon deserves more recognition
Discover the significance of the Two Oceans Half-Marathon, a race that challenges records and showcases emerging talent in South African athletics.
Don't get stuck in traffic! All you need to know about Two Oceans Marathon this weekend
Get ready for Africa's biggest running expo! Discover essential travel and parking information for the 2025 Two Oceans Marathon Expo.
All you need to know about the travel logistics for the Two Oceans Marathon Expo
Get ready for Africa's biggest running expo! Discover essential travel and parking information for the 2025 Two Oceans Marathon Expo.
Everything you need to know about medal engraving at the Two Oceans Marathon
Discover how you can commemorate your achievement at the Two Oceans Marathon with personalised medal engraving.
Essential logistics and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town
Prepare for the TotalSports Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town with our comprehensive guide to road closures and essential logistics for runners and spectators.
Looking forward to a happier and healthier 2025
End of year reflections from Bruce Fordyce.
5 fitness trends that took over South Africa in 2024
Explore the top fitness trends of 2024 that left South Africans sweating and smiling.
2025 Comrades Marathon: major prize money boost announced
The total prize purse for the 98th Comrades Marathon held on June 8, 2024, has increased to over R7. 6 million.
Elroy Gelant rolls back the years to win Nelson Mandela Bay, ASA Half Marathon
37-year-old Elroy Gelant tamed the rainy and windy conditions in Gqeberha to win the Nelson Mandela Bay half-marathon for the second time.
WATCH: Beijing half-marathon probed after Kenyans ‘let Chinese runner win’
The three Kenyan runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving China’s He Jie out in front, while appearing to slow down.
Two Oceans Marathon kicks off in Cape Town: Thousands ready to run
Today will see about 14 000 athletes taking part in the 56km route from Newlands to Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Chapman’s Peak and Constantia before finishing at UCT.
Time for runners, walkers to lace up for new race
Great opportunity to spend a weekend enjoying beautiful beaches and tourist spots.
Ndou breaks records at Curro Podium Grand Finale
Despite having only returned to the track recently, he was responsible for the standout performance during the Curro Podium Grand Finale.
Bronze for team SA at world half marathon champs
Team South Africa’s men earned a bronze medal at the half marathon world championships in Riga, Latvia on Sunday.
Thabang Mosiako thrilled to have legends Steven Mokoka and Elroy Gelant in tow at World Champs
Thabang Mosiako will spearhead the Team South Africa challenge at the World Half Marathon Championships in Latvia on Sunday.
Rangers showcase strength, tenacity at Hoedspruit Southern African Wildlife College in Limpopo
They participated in the 21km race known as the Wildlife Ranger Challenge in the blistering heat of nearly 40°C.
African Bank partners with Soweto Marathon ‘for the people’
African Bank has decided to partner with the Soweto Marathon for the next five years and SuperSport will broadcast the event.
Precious Mashele hunting victory at Durban 10k
The Boxer Athletics Club star Precious Mashele had expressed his desire to win the 21. 1km championships in Gqeberha last month having been dethroned in absentia by Melikhaya Frans the previous year.
Durban Tourism’s R16m funding: how Comrades Marathon was offered a mere R375,000, while booze parties get millions
A Durban Tourism insider has blown the lid on how the agency used taxpayer funds to bankroll picnics and parties but offered the Comrades Marathon R375,000 out of a R4m funding request.
On this day, June 7
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WATCH: Elana Meyer wants SA running clubs to shift focus to the track
Elana Meyer expressed concern about the seeming South African obsession with ultra marathons, which she feels is robbing the country of the opportunity to compete on the same level with the East Africans on the track.
Public support helped two Cape Town firefighters cross the finish line at the Two Oceans Half Marathon
As thousands took part in the Two Oceans Marathon on Sunday in Cape Town, two firefighters conquered the half marathon section with the support and cheers of the public.
Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon champions tell their tales of triumph
The 2023 women’s and men’s Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon champions are passionate runners whose dreams of standing on the podium crashed last year.
29 000 runners expected to hit the streets in the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
Louis Massyn, known as the godfather of the Two Oceans Marathon Ultra, will be going for his 46th marathon this year.