With a newly elected Border Athletics Board taking office, focus turns to leadership, athletic development, and the potential to bring major national running events back to Buffalo City.
Entries have opened for the 10th anniversary of the 1 City Marathon at Baywest Mall on December 6, with organizers targeting a record 4,500 runners across four race distances.
Sicelo Pongoma has secured a second term as President of Border Athletics following a competitive election in Buffalo City, leading an incoming board featuring equal gender representation.
Septuagenarians Michele Whittington and Helen Nel defied age and tough hills to claim podium finishes at the annual Buffalo City Metro road race, proving fitness has no finish line.
Eliud Kipchoge claimed his first marathon victory in three years, setting a race record in Melbourne as part of his ambitious seven-continent World Tour.
Luyolo Ngcongolo claimed victory over rival Awonke Bungu, while Cindy Nel dominated the women's field at the competitive BCM 10km road race.
As athletes tackle the BCMM Athletic Club's 10km race along East London's scenic beachfront, they run in the historic footsteps of legendary road runners who broke records on the very same shores.
Border Athletics prepares for its crucial Quadrennial General Meeting and board elections as candidates vie for leadership across track, cross country, and road running disciplines.
The third running of the Komani Half-Marathon and 10km races highlighted surging athletic talent in the Border region, with Lesotho's Letlatsa Nape and Nedbank's Refeloe Solomons taking top honours.
Defending champion Glenrose Xaba looks to secure a historic fourth SPAR Grand Prix title at the Jozi SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge as the thrilling 2026 series reaches its finale at Marks Park.
