The start line outside the Castle of Good Hope is set to crackle like a starter pistol at dawn on 23 November 2025, as Phoenix Athletics Club once again rolls out the annual Emancipation of Enslaved People 10km Race.

The Western Province Athletics (WPA) Road Running Commission hosted a successful Race Organisers’ Workshop at the Rondebosch Sport and Recreation Club on Saturday, 1 November 2025. Here is a summary of the key discussions and essential information shared for the benefit of race organisers and WPA-affiliated clubs.

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The morning air at Rosmead Sports Complex crackled with anticipation as nearly 2,000 runners lined up for the 10th edition of the Ommiedraai Friends AC 10km race on Sunday.

Before Cape Town takes its turn to host the world Mountain and Trail running Championships in 2027, the global spotlight was fixed this weekend on the jagged ridges of the Pyrenees, where Germany’s Nina Engelhard and Kenya’s Philemon Kiriago sprinted into legend.

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Kenyan middle-distance sensation Christine Njoki successfully defended her title when she claimed an emphatic victory in the second in the series of three Totalsports Women’s 10km races in Cape Town.

ARD Athletics Club on 400 points, currently have a firm grip on first place, but everything else is up for grabs.

With a warm welcome to honoured guests, club representatives and supporters, WPA President Farouk Meyer set the tone for an evening that recognised more than just podium finishes. This was a celebration of those who, like front-runners in a marathon, pushed boundaries, set the rhythm, and inspired others to chase greatness.

Rescheduled for Sunday, 20 July 2025, the TymeBank Langa 10km Run slips seamlessly into the slipstream of Madiba’s memory, running parallel to the values he stood for: unity, hope, and social justice. The event is no longer just a run—it’s a baton-passing ceremony of heritage and hope.