{"id":3920,"date":"2025-11-03T12:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=171598"},"modified":"2025-11-03T12:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:00:41","slug":"boxer-super-run-attracts-a-stellar-womens-elite-field-for-joburg-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/boxer-super-run-attracts-a-stellar-womens-elite-field-for-joburg-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Boxer Super Run Attracts a Stellar Women\u2019s Elite Field for Joburg Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Boxer Super Run will celebrate its Joburg debut at Marks Park Sports Club on Sunday, 09 November 2025, with a strong showing in the ELITE WOMEN\u2019S WAVE. Glenrose Xaba (Boxer Super Run Durban 2025 and Boxer Super Run Tshwane 2024 Champion), Karabo More (Boxer Super Run Durban 2024 Champion), Zanthe Taljaart and Cian Oldknow have all confirmed their readiness to bring the heat on race day.<\/p>\n

With Boxer Athletics Club\u2019s top runner Glenrose Xaba having claimed gold at the Boxer Super Run\u2019s Durban debut in 2023 and its Tshwane debut in 2024, the road racing star admits that securing victory in Joburg would complete a remarkable streak.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I really love about the Boxer Super Run is that it brings great competition and amazing energy wherever it goes,\u201d says Xaba. \u201cThe event is well organised, the atmosphere is electric, and it always feels like a celebration of running. Boxer has done a great job of creating a platform where athletes can test themselves while also connecting with the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Xaba acknowledges that winning in Joburg would carry significant meaning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWinning in Joburg would complete a special streak \u2013 taking gold at all three debuts would be something I\u2019m really proud of,\u201d she confirms. \u201cEach race has its own challenges, so to come out on top again would be a great reward for all the hard work and consistency my team and I have put in. The event\u2019s R147K combined prize purse is amazing! It shows that Boxer truly values and invests in athletes. That kind of prize money motivates us to give our absolute best and helps us continue building our careers as professional runners. It\u2019s great to see such strong support for road running in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

Closing her thoughts, Xaba adds: \u201cMy goal is always to run my best race \u2013 to stay focused, control my pace, and finish strong. Of course, I\u2019ll be aiming for the win, but I also want to execute my race plan well and see how far I can push myself on the day. It will depend on the course and conditions, but I\u2019ll be targeting a fast time, something close to my best. The focus is to stay consistent and run a smart race from start to finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Xaba\u2019s training partner, Karabo More, hosting a world-class 5km race backed by Boxer demonstrates their commitment to developing local talent and inspiring more people to get active.<\/p>\n

\u201cHosting the race in Joburg is exciting, as the city has an incredible running culture and energy, so bringing the race here gives more athletes and fans the opportunity to be part of the experience,\u201d says More. \u201cIt also allows us to showcase talent from this region on a bigger stage. I entered because I want to challenge myself and test my fitness against some of the best. The atmosphere around Boxer races is always electric, and it\u2019s a great platform to measure progress and set new personal goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe R147K combined prize purse is an amazing incentive,\u201d she adds. \u201cIt shows how serious and prestigious the event is. It motivates everyone to bring their best performance while rewarding hard work and dedication. My goal is to run strong, stay consistent from start to finish, and execute my race plan with focus. Most importantly, I want to enjoy the experience and give it my all. I\u2019ll be aiming for a personal best \u2013 but above all, I want to run smart and finish feeling proud of my effort.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zanthe Taljaart shares the sentiments of her Boxer Athletics Club teammates, describing the Boxer Super Run as an incredible event that brings together top talent and passionate runners from across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Boxer Super Run promotes community spirit and healthy competition. I\u2019m excited to be part of it,\u201d says Taljaart. \u201cThe 5km distance is fast, exciting, and highly competitive. It requires both endurance and speed, which makes it a great challenge for athletes to test their fitness and racing strategy. This will be my first time participating in one of the races. My goal is to run a strong, consistent race and improve on my previous 5km performance. I\u2019ll be targeting a sub-17-minute finish, depending on race conditions and course layout.\u201d<\/p>\n

Making her way back from injury and illness, Cian Oldknow is excited to be back on the start line.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 5km distance is quite challenging, especially for someone like me who comes from the longer distances such as 10km and the marathon,\u201d says Oldknow. \u201cThat said, I really enjoy it. I think the Boxer Super Run will be a great way to test my fitness, and it\u2019s fantastic to see this new series take shape. We don\u2019t have many truly competitive 5km races in South Africa \u2013 most are classified as fun runs \u2013 so it\u2019s exciting to see clubs starting to treat the 5km as a more serious racing distance. This will be my first time taking part in the event, and I chose to enter the Joburg race as part of my comeback after a year marked by injury and illness. It\u2019s very much a building block for me \u2013 a chance to regain base fitness rather than chase a PB. I\u2019m just keen to get back on the start line and into a competitive space again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to welcome Glenrose Xaba, Karabo More, Zanthe Taljaart and Cian Oldknow to the Boxer Super Run debut in Joburg,\u201d says Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing at Boxer Superstores. \u201cThe ELITE WAVES are always a crowd pleaser \u2013 you never quite know what will happen on the day, and the races almost always end in a nail-biting sprint finish. We wish all the elite athletes the very best for race day and encourage the OPEN and SUPER SOCIAL WAVE runners to stick around after their events to cheer on the elites and soak up the incredible atmosphere. It promises to be an exciting day of running, competition, and celebration for everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION: 2025 Boxer Super Run Joburg<\/p>\n

Date: Sunday 09 November 2025
Distance: 5km
Start Venue: Marks Park Sports Club
Finish Venue: Marks Park Sports Club
Event Waves & Start Times:
\u2022 07:00 \/ OPEN WAVE (Anyone and everyone, club runners, serious runners, schools, runners who prefer an early start, masses)
\u2022 08:00 \u2013 09:30 \/ SUPER SOCIAL WAVE (Dress up, groups, company groups, charities, runners who prefer a slightly later start)
\u2022 09:45 \/ ELITE WOMEN
\u2022 10:00 \/ ELITE MEN
\u2022 10:30 \/ 1KM KIDS RACE
Minimum Age of Entrant: 9 years old
Entry Includes:
\u2022 Boxer Super Run Event Performance T-shirt
\u2022 Boxer Super Run Goodie Bag
\u2022 Race Number \/ Timing Chip
\u2022 Fantastic On Route Experience
\u2022 Boxer Super Run Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/p>\n

PRIZE PURSE: The Boxer Super Run Joburg boasts an impressive R147 200 prize purse in 2025. This prize purse will be shared across both the Elite Race and the Open Wave. In the Elite Race, the top eight men and women will earn prize money, with the winners each claiming a well-deserved R20 000. In the Open Wave, the top three men and women in the Junior, Open, 40\u201349, 50\u201359, 60\u201369, and 70+ categories will also be recognised and rewarded for their performances.<\/p>\n

Facebook: Boxer Superstores \/ Boxer Super Run 5K
Instagram: @boxer_superstores \/ @boxer_superun5k<\/p>\n

For event related queries please email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Author<\/strong>: Jacky McClean from NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/a> on behalf of Boxer Super Run<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pages: Page <\/span>1<\/span> Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n

CLICK HERE to Read the Original Press Release on MyPR<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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