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Durban 10K masterclass raises the bar for WPA athletes
By Adnaan Mohamed DURBAN – Joshua Cheptegei’s brilliant victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K delivered another reminder that world class road races are measured by more than winning times. For Western Province Athletics President Farouk Meyer, Sunday’s event showcased the value of…
Cape Town Festival of Running throws lifeline to animals through SPCA partnership
By Adnaan Mohamed The Cape Town Festival of Running has added a fresh heartbeat to its 2026 edition, with the Cape of Good Hope SPCA named as an official beneficiary for the first time in the event’s 26-year history. It will also be the second…
WPA names strong squad for ASA Road Championships in Gqeberha
By Adnaan Mohamed Western Province Athletics (WPA) has unveiled a formidable team for the 2026 ASA 1 Mile, 5km and 21.1km Championships, which will be held at Pollock Beach in Summerstrand, Gqeberha, on Saturday, 27 June. The championships form part of the Nelson Mandela Bay…
ASA Level 1 & Level 2 Coaching Course
Please find the attached flyer for full details, including course information. To register see link below Regards WPA Coaches Committee To Register https://forms.office.com/r/0Yv3J8WX1G
Jack edges Damons in thrilling UWC Fast and Flat 10km
By Adnaan Mohamed Featured Photo Courtesy of Keith Linderoth Photography Edward Jack’s purple patch continued when he won the 32nd UWC Fast and Flat 10kmin Bellville South on Sunday, holding off former University of the Western Cape athlete Bruce-Lynn Damons in a closely contested finish….
Top Form 10km shift gears with new Kenwyn venue
By Adnaan Mohamed Cape Town’s southern suburbs will thunder to the rhythm of pounding feet when the 2026 Top Form 10km explodes into action on Saturday, 6 June. with organisers confident the race’s move to Kenwyn will usher in a new era for one of…
Expect another bumper 2026 Gun Run in the Mother City
By Adnaan Mohamed The 2026 OUTsurance Gun Run is set to bring another bumper weekend of road running to Cape Town on September 12 and 13. Hosted by Atlantic Athletic Club (AAC) in partnership with the Animal Welfare Society SA, the popular event will feature…
UWC Fast & Flat serves as ideal Comrades Marathon tune-up
Adnaan Mohamed The 32nd edition of the UWC Fast & Flat 10km and 6.5km Fun Run is expected to draw thousands of runners to Bellville on Sunday, 31 May 2026 with many using the race as a final sharpening session ahead of the Comrades Marathon…
Edward Jack storms to Easterns Kraaifontein 15km crown
By Adnaan Mohamed Edward Jack once again swept through the Western Province Athletics road running scene with authority on Saturday morning. The 23-year-old produced another polished performance to win the Easterns Kraaifontein 15km in 46:44.9 under cool and windless conditions in Cape Town’s northern suburbs….
Kuilsriver sets the pace as WPA Coca Cola League heads to Kraaifontein
By Adnaan Mohamed The 2026 WPA Coca Cola Road Running League is gathering momentum like a fast-moving pack charging down the final kilometre, with Kuilsriver surging to the top of the standings after four fiercely contested events. Kuilsriver lead the league table on 300 points,…
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