In 2023, the Boxer Athletics Club made a powerful statement when star athletes Precious Mashele and Glenrose Xaba delivered standout performances at the inaugural Boxer Super Run in Durban, setting the fastest 5km times on South African soil at that point\u201413:44 and 16:03, respectively. On Sunday, 13 October 2024, the club’s elite runners are set to leave their mark once again as they take on South Africa\u2019s most social 5km race, aiming for another stellar performance in Durban.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Boxer Super Run offers an incredible platform for our Boxer Athletics Club athletes to showcase their talent on a national stage,\u201d says Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing at Boxer Superstores. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about competition; it\u2019s about fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among athletes, both within the club and across South Africa\u2019s running community. The event brings together runners of all levels, creating an environment where our elite athletes can inspire and be inspired, making it a truly unique experience for everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n
The combined accolades of the 20 to 30 athletes that will be traveling from Gauteng to compete at the Boxer Super Run in Durban, are nothing short of remarkable. This elite group includes an Olympian, South African 10km record holders (both men and women), the SA Cross-Country Men\u2019s Gold and Bronze Medallists, the SA Cross-Country Silver Medallist, the SA Junior Women\u2019s Cross-Country Silver Medallist, and several other standout achievers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Boxer Super Run 5km is a dream come true,\u201d says Rhyn Swanepoel, National Manager of the Boxer Athletics Club (AC). \u201cWith the 5km now recognized as a World Championship event, it\u2019s fitting that Boxer AC is at the forefront, hosting a race focused on fast, short distances. Boxer AC has cemented itself as one of SA’s top professional clubs, and having our own event on the racing calendar is the perfect finishing touch.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur athletes take immense pride in this event,\u201d Swanepoel adds. \u201cThis is a Boxer event through and through, and Boxer AC will be out in full force, ready to defend the titles won last year by Precious Mashele and Glenrose Xaba, both elite runners from our club.\u201d<\/p>\n
Three top athletes from Boxer AC \u2014Ni\u00ebl van der Merwe, Chris Mhlanga, and Lebogang Phalula\u2014have already confirmed their participation, and they are ready to set the course ablaze.<\/p>\n
With a personal best of 14:06 for 5km, van der Merwe is one to watch. “The 5km is an exciting distance because it’s fast and pushes you to your limits,” says van der Merwe. “It’s a crucial distance for serious runners since you can race it often, and it builds a strong foundation for other events. Last year\u2019s Boxer Super Run was fantastic\u2014well-organized, with plenty of fun and excitement. The generous prize purse adds to the appeal. My goal this year is to beat my personal best, and I\u2019m excited to compete again alongside my great team at Boxer AC.”<\/p>\n
Chris Mhlanga, with an impressive 5km PB of 14:04, is ready to heat up race day. “The 5km has a unique appeal because you recover quickly, and it really enhances your speed endurance for the 10km,” says Mhlanga. “I missed out on last year\u2019s event, so I\u2019m excited to race this time around. The prize purse for a short distance is fantastic and will motivate athletes to aim for fast times. My target is a top three finish, with a new PB of 13:30.”<\/p>\n
Lebogang Phalula, a legend in South African women’s running, continues to prove she\u2019s not slowing down. She finished 10th at the inaugural Boxer Super Run in Durban last year. “The first event was superbly organized; it felt like we were running an international race,” says Phalula. “The prize money is especially encouraging for young, up-and-coming athletes. Last year, I competed with an injury, but this time round I am feeling strong and will be aiming to break the veteran\u2019s 5km record with a target time of 16:20.”<\/p>\n
EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Boxer Super Run Durban<\/p>\n
Date: Sunday 13 October 2024
\nDistance: 5km
\nStart Venue: Snell Parade via Lagoon Drive, Durban
\nFinish Venue: Blue Lagoon Park, Durban<\/p>\n
Event Waves & Start Times:
\n\u2022 07:00 \/ OPEN WAVE (Anyone and everyone, club runners, serious runners, schools, runners who prefer an early start, masses)
\n\u2022 08:00 \u2013 09:30 \/ SUPER SOCIAL WAVE (Dress up, groups, company groups, charities, runners who prefer a slightly later start)
\n\u2022 09:45 \/ ELITE WOMEN
\n\u2022 10:00 \/ ELITE MEN<\/p>\n
Entry Fee: R100.00
\nMinimum Age of Entrant: 9 years old
\nEntries Open: Monday, 22 July 2024
\nEntries Close: Monday, 07 October 2024<\/p>\n
Entry Includes:
\n\u2022 Boxer Super Run Event Performance T-shirt
\n\u2022 A fantastic Goodie Bag
\n\u2022 Race Number
\n\u2022 Boxer Super Run Medal<\/p>\n
Enter Online Via: www.webtickets.co.za<\/p>\n
EXCITING NEWS: Discovery Vitality members can now earn Vitality points after completing the Boxer Super Run.<\/p>\n
Facebook: Boxer Superstores \/ Boxer Super Run 5K
\nInstagram: @boxer_superstores \/ @boxer_superun5k<\/p>\n
PRIZE PURSE: The Boxer Super Run in Durban will boast an impressive R147 200.00 prize purse in 2024. This prize purse applies to both the Elite Race and the Open Wave. In the Elite Race, prize money will be awarded to the Top 8 male and female finishers, with the winners each taking home a well-deserved R20K. Additionally, in the Open Wave, the Top 3 male and female finishers in categories including Junior, Open, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ will also be rewarded for their efforts.<\/p>\n
In 2023, the Boxer Athletics Club made a powerful statement when star athletes Precious Mashele and Glenrose Xaba delivered standout performances at the inaugural Boxer Super Run in Durban, setting the fastest 5km times on South African soil at that point\u201413:44 and 16:03, respectively. On Sunday, 13 October 2024, the club’s elite runners are set […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58436,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[9426],"class_list":["post-58437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-more-sport","tag-boxersuperrun"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58437"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58437\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58437"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58437"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}