SOWETO MARATHON
Onalenna Khonkhobe targets marathon and ultra double
Long-distance star Onalenna Khonkhobe has set his sights on a historic double by competing in both the City-to-City 50km ultra-marathon on 28 September and the Soweto Marathon 42.2km in November, where he is the defending champion.
NPC set to launch 2025 Soweto Marathon edition at the end of August
Soweto Marathon organisers, the Non-Profit Company (NPC), will launch the 30th edition of the iconic race at the end of this month, spokesperson Jabu Mbuli confirmed to SABC Sport.
2025 Soweto Marathon to continue under new leadership
The Soweto Marathon will go ahead in 2025, but a group calling itself a Non-Profit Company, led by spokesperson Jabu Mbuli, will now take charge of the event.
Irvette Van Zyl targets strong Tshwane 10km as part of marathon preparations
Four-time Soweto Marathon champion Irvette Van Zyl says the Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10km forms an important part of her preparation for a marathon later this year.
Soweto Marathon to go ahead despite CGA board dissolution
A reliable source has revealed to SABC Sport that the Soweto Marathon will still go ahead, despite the dissolution of the Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) board.
Ntsindiso Mphakathi issues a heartfelt appeal to the Soweto Marathon organisers
Former Soweto Marathon champion Ntsindiso Mphakathi has urged the race organisers to prioritize local athletes when launching this year’s event.
