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.

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

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.

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 sets sights on record-extending fifth Soweto Marathon title

After completing her debut Comrades Marathon, South African long-distance runner Irvette Van Zyl is now focused on claiming her fifth consecutive Soweto Marathon title.

South African long-distance runner Onalena Khonkhobe

Onalena Khonkhobe completes rare SA marathon double

South African long-distance runner Onalena Khonkhobe achieved a rare feat as he claimed the Soweto Marathon title today, after also winning the Two Oceans ultra-marathon earlier this year.

Irvette van Zyl and Cian OLDKNOW of South Africa in action during the WomenÕs Marathon on day 16 of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Invalides, Paris,France on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France

Irvette Van Zyl pulls out of the Soweto Marathon due to injury

Four-time Soweto Marathon champion Irvette Van Zyl has withdrawn from the People’s Race due to a hamstring injury.

Olympian Irvette Van Zyl

Irvette Van Zyl skips Cape Town Marathon for Soweto Marathon

Four-time Olympian Irvette Van Zyl has opted out of the sold-out Cape Town Marathon in October to focus on the Soweto Marathon in November.

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