Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana has dismissed claims that his move from the Nedbank Running Club to Hollywood Athletics Club was driven by money, insisting the decision was about growth and new opportunities.
South African long-distance runner Goerge Kusche believes his victory at the Biogen Half-Marathon in Johannesburg has given him a timely confidence boost as he builds towards the Comrades Marathon in June.
South African long-distance runner Goerge Kusche has admitted that coaching himself is far from easy, but says the approach works for him given the level of discipline it demands.
Renowned for her strength on the climbs, South African long-distance star Irvette Van Zyl has confirmed that she will never contest the Comrades Marathon Down Run again, insisting the route proved tougher than she had anticipated.
Former Comrades Marathon champion Edward Mothibi has set his sights on a top-10 finish at the final leg of the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10km, which will take place on Heritage Day, Wednesday 24 September.
With the Cape Town Marathon set for its final October edition on October 17 before shifting to a May slot in 2026, South Africa’s elite runners face a congested calendar.