GLENROSE XABA

Glenrose Xaba during the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Champ Holding Camp at Garden Court OR Tambo on January 07, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Glenrose Xaba plans more marathon outings this season

South African marathon record holder Glenrose Xaba has confirmed to SABC Sport that she plans to include a few more marathon races on her schedule this year as she continues to make impressive strides over the 42.2km distance.

Glenrose Xaba during the SPAR Grand Prix at Pollock Beach on September 21, 2024 in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Glenrose Xaba shares her plans for 2026

South African road running star Glenrose Xaba has set her sights on making history in the Spar Women’s Grand Prix series as she maps out an ambitious 2026 season.

Glenrose Xaba during the SPAR Grand Prix at Pollock Beach on September 21, 2024 in Gqeberha, South Africa.

ASA and Gerda Steyn back Glenrose Xaba to shine in Valencia Marathon debut

Athletics South Africa (ASA) Road Running Chairperson Enoch Skosana and South African marathon star Gerda Steyn is confident that Glenrose Xaba will deliver an impressive performance when she makes her international marathon debut in Valencia on Sunday.

Irvette van Zyl during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix finishing at Kings Park Outer Fields on June 23, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Irvette van Zyl – There is a lot of money in shorter distance races in SA

South African long-distance star Irvette van Zyl says local athletes are now earning big money from shorter distance races.

2025 Spar Women's 10km Grand Prix champion Glenrose Xaba

Glenrose Xaba on why she is not ready to switch to a full-time marathon

South African road running star Glenrose Xaba has told SABC Sport that she is not yet ready to make the full transition to a full-time marathon career.

2025 Spar Women's 10km Grand Prix champion Glenrose Xaba

Glenrose Xaba takes home half a million at Spar Women’s 10km Awards

South African road running star Glenrose Xaba emerged as the biggest winner at the Spar Women’s 10km Awards Ceremony held in Johannesburg on Tuesday.