CAPE-TOWN-MARATHON

Caster Semenya with Glenrose Xaba winner of the year during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix Awards at Red Roman Shed on November 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

How Caster Semenya assisted Glenrose Xaba to break the marathon record

South African athletics legend Caster Semenya and her partner, Violet Semenya, both renowned for their track and field expertise, achieved something extraordinary by helping Glenrose Xaba not only win the Cape Town Marathon on her debut but also break the South African national marathon record on her first attempt.

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

Glenrose Xaba ready for her first standard marathon race in Cape Town

South African long-distance runner Glenrose Xaba has had an exceptional year in short-distance races and is now preparing to take on a new challenge.

Elroy Gelant, winner of the 42km mens race during the Durban International Marathon on April 28, 2024 in Durban, South Africa

Elroy Gelant aims to finish the year strong with three upcoming races

South African marathon and half-marathon champion Elroy Gelant has confirmed his participation in the Cape Town Marathon, the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10km, and the Durban Summer 10km races.

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.

Elroy Gelant during the South Africa national road running team arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on October 03, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Elroy Gelant to leave Cape Town Marathon decision to after Olympics

South African marathon and half-marathon champion Elroy Gelant will decide whether to participate in the Cape Town Marathon following the upcoming Olympic Games.