GLENROSE XABA

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

Glenrose Xaba fired up for Grand Prix title defence despite early setback

South Africa’s long-distance star Glenrose Xaba remains firmly in the hunt for a fourth Spar Women’s 10km Grand Prix crown, brushing off her first defeat of the season with renewed determination.

Tayla Kavanagh, Glenrose Xaba and Kyla Jacobs during the 2025 SPAR Women's 10km Challenge and 5km Fun Run at Green Point Common Sports Ground on March 29, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Tayla Kavanagh stuns Glenrose Xaba to claim maiden Spar 10km crown

South African road running rising star Tayla Kavanagh finally broke through for her first Spar Women’s 10km Challenge victory, outduelling multiple national record holder Glenrose Xaba in a dramatic sprint finish at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday.

Glenrose Xaba winning the ABSA Run Your City, Tshwane 10km

Glenrose Xaba gears up to defend Grand Prix crown

South Africa’s multiple record holder Glenrose Xaba is preparing to defend her Spar Women’s 10km Grand Prix title as the much-anticipated series gets underway this weekend.

Boxer Running Club's Elroy Gelant

Boxer Running Club rewards athletes with two-year contracts

South Africa’s powerhouse road running outfit, the Boxer Running Club, has once again demonstrated its commitment to athlete welfare by rewarding several of its top performers with new two-year contracts running until 2028.

Glenrose Xaba participating in the 5000m during day 2 of the 2025 AGN U16, U18, U20 and Senior Track and Field Championships at Pilditch Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Glenrose Xaba to skip her Cape Marathon title defence again

Cape Town Marathon champion Glenrose Xaba has once again ruled herself out of defending her title, opting instead to channel her energy into an overseas marathon and a major half-marathon later this year.

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 targets national record at Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10km

South African multiple national record holder Glenrose Xaba has set her sights on lowering her own 10km national mark at the upcoming Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10km, scheduled for 1 March in Gqeberha.