SOWETO MARATHON

Scores of runners participating in the 2022 Soweto Marathon

Soweto Marathon organisers change starting time for marathon

The organisers of the Soweto Marathon Non-Profit Company (NPC) have announced changes to the starting times for the much-anticipated Soweto Marathon, scheduled to take place on 29 November at Nasrec.

South Africa marathon champion Bennett Seloyi

Bennett Seloyi targets top ten finish at Soweto Marathon

South African marathon champion Bennett Seloyi has confirmed to SABC Sport that he will compete in the Soweto Marathon on 29 November, aiming for a top ten finish in what will be his debut appearance at the iconic race.

Coach Hendrick Ramaala

Hendrick Ramaala’s Zoo Lake group targets Soweto Marathon glory

After the disappointment of the cancelled Cape Town Marathon due to severe weather last week, Hendrick Ramaala’s Zoo Lake training group is turning its attention to the upcoming Soweto Marathon.

21 km and 10 km runners merge at the Soweto Highway towards FNB stadium during the 2022 Soweto Marathon on November 06, 2022 in Soweto, South Africa.

African Bank confirms Soweto Marathon prize money

Headline sponsor of the Soweto Marathon, African Bank has confirmed that the winners of this year’s 42.2km race — both male and female — will each walk away with R250,000.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 03: Competitors make their way from the starting line during the Soweto Marathon at FNB stadium on November 03, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Phot

Central Gauteng Athletics distances itself from Soweto Marathon Trust

Central Gauteng Athletics has distanced itself from the Soweto Marathon Trust amid ongoing governance disputes ahead of next month’s race.

South Africa’s long-distance runner, Edward Mothibi

Edward Mothibi rules out Soweto Marathon amid hosting row

Former Comrades Marathon champion Edward Mothibi has confirmed that he will not be participating in this year’s Soweto Marathon due to the ongoing dispute over the race’s organisation.

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