Felix Masai claims maiden Absa Run Your City 10km title

By Charles Baloyi
25th October 2026

Kenyan long-distance runner Felix Masai has claimed his maiden Absa Run Your City 10km title, describing South Africa as his second home after winning the inaugural Mangaung leg on Sunday.

Masai led from start to finish in hot conditions and crossed the finish line in 28:14 in the colours of GOTYME Running Club at Kings Way in the Free State.

Boxer Running Club’s Kabelo Mulaudzi was the first South African home, finishing second in 28:43, while his clubmate Zenzile Pheko took third place in 28:54.

The Kenyan who won the Two Oceans Half-Marathon in April told SABC Sport that he is planning to return to South Africa next year to defend his Two Oceans Half-Marathon title and compete in several Absa Run Your City races, including the Cape Town leg.

“I had no competition from start to finish. I enjoyed the race today, and I feel good,” he told the national broadcaster.

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Despite his comfortable victory, Masai admitted that the course was challenging, particularly in the final two kilometres.

“I felt the hill a little bit, but the performance was good. I will run in Iran and Italy before going back to Kenya to prepare for the race in November.

“I am coming back for Two Oceans and Absa Cape Town next year. I feel at home in South Africa. It’s a beautiful country, and I stayed in Cape Town for one month. I also enjoy running for a local running club here. I just enjoy this country,” he added.