Running

The third running of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km which returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay on 26 February 2023 has once again attracted a world class elite field, with some surprise entries still expected with entries closing this Sunday, 15 January.In its first edition, Nedbank running club athletes Keteme Bekele Negasa and Irvette van Zyl both set new 50km world records with South Africa’s Stephen Mokoka setting a new men’s world record in last year’s event. With the calibre of … [Read more...] about Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km elite field best ever

With only 30% of the allocated entries left for the 2023 Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km, the 3rd edition of the World record breaking event is set for yet another spectacular showdown in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality when it returns on 26 February.Making its debut back in 2021, the first edition saw two new world records being set in the men’s and women’s races with another being broken this year in the men’s race. The fact that the course is fast and an elite label event by … [Read more...] about Chances Running Out to Apply for Share of R1 Million

THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is thrilled to host the third edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km ultramarathon in Gqeberha on 26 February 2023 where hundreds of national and international top athletes are expected compete to set new records and win R1 Million.Following two successful editions, the exclusive race will once again attract top-tier elite runners and renowned industry names bringing the spotlight to Gqeberha as current Comrades marathon champion and Nedbank … [Read more...] about NMBM ready to host third edition of World Athletics elite Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km Ultramarathon

Local athletes are gearing up to take part in the Nelson Mandela Bay 1 City Marathon and 21km at the Fariview racecourse in Greenbushes on Saturday, 3 December.Last year the marathon event attracted over 1000 eager runners with KwaZulu-Natal’s Mphatyo Nodolo, of Ama-Ravens Athletics club, sprinting to the finish-line in 2.16.04. Irvette van Zyl, of Nedbank running club, and the first SA female to break the women’s 50km IAU Marathon world record in the 2021 Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers … [Read more...] about NMB 1City Marathon & 21.1km

With a strong contingent of internationals expected in both the men’s and women’s fields, an exciting finish is anticipated.The Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon is back in full force and will take place at Pollok Beach in Summerstrand on June 4. The race, which holds World Athletics Elite Label status, will also serve as the ASA Half Marathon National Championships. (See: Summerstrand Road Closures – 4 June 2022) EPA is gearing up for nearly 1500 athletes, as due to covid limitations, last year … [Read more...] about Could we see the first sub 60 minute half marathon in Gqeberha?

After an amazing first edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km which saw both men’s and women’s 50km world records and numerous age group world bests set last year, this year’s event on 6 March is set to continue in record breaking form with one of the most competitive fields on South African soil. This year’s event returns to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality where athletes will complete the flat and fast 10 km loop five times in their quest to break the existing 50 km world … [Read more...] about Bumper Crop of Elite Athletes to Descend on Gqeberha

Approximately seven thousand supporters took to the streets in towns and cities across South Africa for the second Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer.This is a 20% growth compared to the first Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer in 2020, according to Algoa FM marketing manager Lesley Geyer. The Eastern Cape’s biggest mass participation charity event went virtual in 2020 to comply with Covid-19 protocols – which has expanded the reach of the walk beyond the traditional Gqeberha … [Read more...] about Keeping Hope Alive

More than 55 000 runners took part in the first challenge of the second instalment of the Nedbank Runified virtual running series in July 2021, setting the record for the largest number of participants in a South African virtual race to date, surpassing the 2020 participation of 53 000. The second challenge, entailing two 5 km runs, is open for registration and is set to kick off on Saturday, 14 August 2021. Challenge two is designed to test runners’ ability to maintain consistency across both 5 … [Read more...] about Virtual Runners Set The Pace

Running in Gqeberha was put firmly on the map this morning as two International Athletics Union (IAU) Marathon records were broken in the Men’s and Women’s Divisions.Conditions this morning were perfect for a record attempt on the fast flat surface which saw athletes do 5 laps of the 10 km course along Marine Drive, turn near Pine lodge and then back to the turn near Kings Beach to the start/finish .line opposite Pollok Beach, Summerstrand. “At the 30km mark I was feeling good and signalled to … [Read more...] about Two Incredible Firsts at Nelson Mandela Bay Marathon in Gqeberha

With a blistering turn of pace in the final 500m, Precious Mashele dethroned reigning champion, Stephen Mokoka to win his first National Title in the Half Marathon after crossing the line in 1:01.17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay ½ Marathon incorporating the SA Half Marathon Championships on Saturday 1 May in Gqeberha, in the first elite road race in South Africa since the COVID Pandemic literally shut down the sport in March 2020.After a slow start, with the bunch of around 20 athletes going through … [Read more...] about Mashele and Kipkoech Run to Scorching Wins