Athletics South Africa (ASA) chairperson of road running Enoch Skosana says while the federation is disappointed by last month’s cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon due to severe weather conditions, the setback has unexpectedly benefited the Soweto Marathon.
Soweto Marathon Non-Profit Company (NPC) spokesperson Jabu Mbuli has insisted that the iconic People’s Race will proceed as scheduled at Nasrec on Saturday, regardless of the ongoing dispute with the Soweto Marathon Trust.
Four-time Soweto Marathon champion Irvette van Zyl is looking forward to being challenge by her Hollywood Athletics Club teammate Gerda Steyn at the Soweto Marathon this weekend.
Hollywood Athletics Club manager Manfred Seidler revealed to SABC Sport that the club is aiming for a clean sweep at this year’s Soweto Marathon, set for 29 November at Nasrec.
South African long-distance star Onalenna Khonkhobe says he is fully prepared to defend his Soweto Marathon crown when the iconic race returns to Nasrec on 29 November.
SABC Sport can confirm that South Africa’s most decorated road runner Gerda Steyn is officially set to make her long-awaited debut at the Soweto Marathon this month.