Nedbank running club Comrades stars in action at Om die Dam 50km.

Saturday 15 March 2025 sees the annual Trojan Om die Dam 50km return to the Hartbeespoort Dam and as one of the big ultra marathons on the South African distance running calendar, a host of Nedbank running club green dream team athletes will be out in action, with some racing and others using the iconic event as prep towards the Comrades Marathon.

Some of the top Nedbank Running Club squad will assemble on race day but will be taking the event as training towards the big C on the 8th of June. Comrades’ champions Edward Mothibi and Tete Dijana spearhead the team, together with fellow teammates and Comrades gold medallists Johannes Makgetla and fellow female athletes Galaletsang Mekgoe and Slindile Chili joining them.

Charles Soza and Siya Mqambeli, runner up from 2024 will be looking for honours up front in the men’s race. 

Nedbank Running Club hospitality Gazebo site at Om die Dam Marathon Saturday 15 March 2025

Nedbank Running Club National will host all Nedbank Running Club athletes this year again at Om die Dam Marathon on Saturday 15 March 2025.

We will be setting up our gazebos with our sponsors’ branding just after the finish and will be there from Friday 14 March at 15H00.

You are welcome to join us Friday evening to sleep under the gazebos with Jacque and enjoy some breakfast before you run as well.  Leave your bag and car keys before your run and come and enjoy a cup of coffee.  Once you finished your run, join us for, some refreshments, coke, Thirsti Water and some spoils from Biogen and Futurelife.

Hope to see you all there and good luck with your Run.

2024 OM DIE DAM HOSPITALITY SITE

Dear Nedbank Running Club Members

TWO OCEANS MARATHON 5 APRIL 2025 -ALL NEDBANK RUNNERS AND FRIENDS AND FAMILIES.

We will have a Nedbank Running Club Shake out Run/loosening run (run and stretch) on the Friday 4 April at 07h15, day before the Two Oceans 56km (it will be short and relaxed - run as far as you want)

Please rsvp to your respective Nedbank Running Club if you will join on the day

Last year’s champion, Onalenna Khonkhobe and more Green Dream Team Members will be present for everyone to mingle with and take photos

Modern athlete will be there to take photos and videos

Event: Nedbank Running Club Shake out Run/loosening run

Date: 4 April 2025

Time: 07h15

Location: Green Point Lighthouse - 100 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005

PLEASE JOIN US!!!!  

#Comrades2025 to introduce two starts

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce a change for the 2025 Comrades Marathon with the introduction of two race starts. This innovative approach aims to enhance the race experience for all participants in the world’s biggest, oldest and most famous ultramarathon; and ensure a smoother, safer, more efficient event.

For the first time in the history of The Ultimate Human Race, there will be a separate start for each of the two groups of athletes in this year’s race. However, they will both take place at the traditional Pietermaritzburg City Hall which is the start venue of the 49th Comrades Marathon Down Run.

To accommodate the two starts, the race will feature staggered start times, in keeping with the increasing field of participants, year on year. The first wave of runners will begin at 05h45, followed by the second wave 15 minutes later at 06h00. This staggered approach will help manage the flow of runners and reduce congestion on the course.

To ensure the ongoing great experience and world-class safety measures that have become synonymous with the Comrades Marathon, many experts have been consulted and lots of behind the scenes work has been undertaken which have led to this year’s two start decision.

Various race start options have also been explored at great length by the CMA’s Race Advisory Committee with the change expected to enhance safety and allow runners to maintain their pace more comfortably. The two starts are designed to improve the overall runner experience by providing more space and reducing bottlenecks at the beginning of the race.

CMA General Manager, Alain Dalais says, “This change reflects our commitment to continuously improving the safety measures and the overall race experience for our participants. We believe the two starts will provide a safer, more enjoyable and efficient race day for everyone involved."

The CMA encourages all participants to familiarize themselves with the new starting procedures and to plan accordingly. Previous seeding will not be relevant and more specific communications around the process will be issued as soon as possible. Owing to ongoing roadworks, there is a delay in the finalisation of the Comrades route but this will be confirmed timeously in order for athletes to plan properly.

Detailed information will be provided on the official Comrades Marathon website and through various communication channels, including updates on seeding, qualifying and cut-offs.

The 98th Comrades Marathon takes place on Sunday, 8 June 2025. This is the 49th Down Run, starting at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall and finishing 12 hours later at Durban’s People’s Park.

Comrades Marathon Novice Seminars for First-Time Runners

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce a series of Novice Seminars specifically designed to support first-time participants of the 98th Comrades Marathon. These seminars aim to provide invaluable insights, guidance, and encouragement to ensure a successful and enjoyable race experience for novice runners.

The seminars will feature the Comrades Coach, dietitian and other professionals who will share their knowledge on various aspects of the race. Topics will include training tips, race day strategies, injury prevention, and mental preparation.

Novice runners will receive comprehensive information on what to expect on race day, including logistics, hydration, nutrition, and pacing. This preparation will help alleviate any pre-race anxieties and ensure participants are well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

The seminars will include interactive question-and-answer sessions, allowing novices to seek personalized advice and address any concerns they may have. This direct engagement with experts and experienced runners will provide valuable support and encouragement.

The Novice Seminars offer an excellent opportunity for first-time runners to connect with fellow participants, fostering a sense of camaraderie and support. Additionally, the sessions will feature inspirational stories from past Comrades Marathon finishers, highlighting their journeys and achievements.

The schedule is as follows:
NOVICE SEMINARS
- Tues    11 March 2025    19H00    Gauteng North    Randburg Harriers Running Club    Randburg Sports Complex, Silverpine Avenue, Moret Randburg
- Wed    12 March 2025    19H00    Central Gauteng    Nedbank Running Club Central Gauteng    Taroko School in Modderfontein
- Wed    19 March 2025    19H00    Western Province    Durbanville Athletics Club    Durbanville Golf Club,  Sports Way, Durbanville 7550
- Tues    25 March 2025    19H00    KwaZulu-Natal    Comrades Marathon Association    Mick Winn Hall, 18 Comrades Road, Scottsville Pietermaritzburg

Comrades Coach, Lindsey Parry says, "We understand that embarking on the Comrades Marathon for the first time can be both exciting and daunting. The Novice Seminars are designed to equip first-time runners with the knowledge and confidence they need to tackle this iconic race successfully."

The CMA encourages all first-time Comrades Marathon runners to attend the Novice Seminars in the city closest to them and take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from experts and connect with fellow participants. Entry is free of charge.

For more information, please visit www.comrades.com

The Cape Town leg of the SPAR Women’s Challenge series incorporating the SPAR Grand Prix is sold out. 

The race, which is capped at 16 000, will take place in Greenpoint on Sunday, 30 March, with the apt theme #Twenty20Thrive.

This is the opening race of the prestigious SPAR Grand Prix 10km series which has attracted a top women’s entry from not only South Africa but the continent.

Women from the Mother City and surrounds, who did not leave it till number 99 to enter, will take up the challenge, running or walking South Africa’s ‘Most Beautiful’ race along the Atlantic Seaboard. The 10km race and 5km Fun Run starts and finishes in Greenpoint.

“We are extremely excited to once again be hosting this fabulous event in our beautiful Mother City,” says Elsabe van Zyl-Felix, Advertising Manager for SPAR Western Cape and Namibia. “We look forward to welcoming our elite athletes, as well as our loyal ladies who come and run or walk the Challenge with their friends. Our theme for the race encourages everyone to take the best versions of themselves, move on - and thrive.”

Entrants can collect their race packs with their race numbers at their selected Sportsman’s Warehouse on Friday 28 March and Saturday 29 March. No collections will take place on race day.

To avoid congestion in the Greenpoint area, the City encourages that entrants park at the Civic Centre and catch the MyCiti bus (using their MyConnect Transport card ) to the start. Parking will be open from 05:00. Security will be in place and participants will not be charged to park there.  The first bus departs at 6:06 am from the Civic Centre to Granger Bay / Waterfront.

Cape Town’s Mayor, Mr Geordin Hill – Lewis, will shoot the start gun for the 10 km Race at 7:00. The 10 km walk follows at 7:15 and the 5 km Fun Run at 7:40. There will be batch starts for all distances.

The ethos of the SPAR Group is to support the communities in which they trade. The SPAR Women’s Challenge enables SPAR to donate to worthy charities in their region that support women. This year, via the SPAR Petals project, SPAR Western Cape will donate sanitary pads to two organizations, Against Period Poverty and the Boland Cricket Veterans’ Dignity Programme. As part of the Group’s End GBV campaign, the Saartjie Baartman Centre, based in Manenberg, will also benefit, as will Nonceba in Khayelitsha.

According to Van Zyl – Felix, another facet of the event’s commitment to charitable causes, is the goody bag that participants receive on completion of the race. “This year we have commissioned the Alta du Toit Centre, which plays a valuable role in the all-inclusive care and development of adults with an intellectual disability, to pack our goody bags.”

Popular rapper, Snotkop will entertain at the prize-giving after the event. In addition to substantial category prizes for the top runners, fabulous lucky draw prizes are up for grabs. Those that stay for the prize-giving after the run, stand the chance to win a grand lucky draw prize of R 30 000 worth of SPAR vouchers.

As part of an exciting development for this year’s SPAR Grand Prix series, the SPAR Group has announced Hyundai Automative South Africa as the new national vehicle sponsor of the series. One lucky woman (older than 18) will walk away from the race the owner of a brand-new Hyundai Exter valued at R245 000.

For more information contact info@topevents.co.za, or consult the website www.spar.run.

Cape Town Marathon 2026 Race Date & A Major Milestone Ahead!

With Stage 1 successfully passed, Major Status is in sight!

To officially stand alongside London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, and Sydney, we need 24,000 marathon entries in 2025—but that’s only part of the mission.

This is where you and your running crew come in. Whether you’re training with your club, setting a new PB goal, or simply showing up on race day, #YouDoCount. Every entry strengthens our case. Every community that rallies behind this race brings us closer.
This isn’t just a marathon. It’s our collective effort towards becoming a Major. And, we’re going all in for 2025. Read more about what’s ahead, and how you can help shape history.

We’re making a landmark change for the future of our race: The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will take place on 24 May 2026.

This strategic shift is designed to offer runners an even better race-day experience. With cooler autumn temperatures, reduced wind conditions, and the benefit of a later start time to ease race-day logistics, the move to May will set the stage for faster times and an even more memorable event.

As we continue refining and elevating the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, we cannot wait for you to be part of this exciting new chapter. Mark your calendar — 24 May 2026 is a date not to be missed. Ballot entries will officially open on 6 November 2025, so stay tuned for your chance to be amongst the first to experience the future of Africa’s 1st Major.

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
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