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With the emphasis on having a good time, the runners got into the swing of things when the SPAR Daily Dispatch Summer Fun Run was held in East London on Sunday. With distances of 8km and 4km, the event drew entries of about 2 500. Picture: Mark Andrews

East London Summer Fun Run soars in popularity

The SPAR Daily Dispatch Summer Fun Run on Sunday confirmed its immense popularity with the East London community when the number of participants more...
Seen here (from left to right):  Stella Chesang and Jackline Chepngeno  in action during the 2018 FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN.Photo Credit:  Tobias Ginsberg

Commonwealth Champion back to hunt for glory at FNB Cape Town...

Stella Chesang will be back in action at the 5th edition of the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN on Sunday 19 May 2019. Chesang had...
SPAR Women's Challenge ambassador and retired teacher Minnie Trimalley

SPAR Women’s Challenge changed her lifestyle

Retired teacher Minnie Trimalley says the SPAR Women's Challenge was the catalyst for her to become a dedicated exercise enthusiast, leading to a new...

Löfstrand proud Vice Principal of 2019 PUMA School of Speed Series

Gena Löfstrand, South African middle-distance runner and Vice Principal of SA’s premier school’s track & field series, the PUMA School of Speed Series, is...
Seen here:  Paxton will perform live at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Cape Town. Photo Credit:  Look Book

Paxton set to perform at Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town

The Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town will close off on a high note on Friday, 09 August 2019 (National Women’s Day) with a live...
Twizza Super School Series

Boys Teams prepare to battle at the Twizza Super School Series...

An impressive contingent of Boys Teams have signed up for the action-packed Twizza Super School Series Regional Qualifier #2 that will take place at...
Luke Davids (runner 863), was the firm favourite in the junior men's 100m final. Photo Credit:  Mark Sampson

Davids, Zazini shine on Day One of Twizza ASA U18 and...

Global champions Luke Davids and Sokwakhana “Soks” Zazini lived up to the hype on Thursday (28 March 2019) securing national titles in their specialist...
The East London community is gearing up for the SPAR Daily Dispatch Fun Run which will start and finish at the Orient Beach pools on September 8. There will be 4km and 8km distances. Photo: Mark Andrews

East London community primed for a run full of fun

The East London community is primed for another entertaining day of exercise when the SPAR Daily Dispatch Fun Run takes place in the city...
Goss & Balfe Sapphire Coast Marathon

New route announced for the 2023 Goss & Balfe Sapphire Coast...

The stage is set for yet another epic Goss & Balfe Sapphire Coast Marathon which will see runners enjoying a new route on Sunday,...
Seen here:  Junior track & field stars in action during the PUMA School of Speed #1 that was held at Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium (Stellenbosch) on Saturday, 26 January 2019.  Photo Credit:  Mark Sampson

PUMA School of Speed #2 set to take Ruimsig by storm

Junior track & field stars will get to follow in the footsteps of the World’s Fastest Man Usain Bolt at the PUMA School of...