Excitement is building in the Boxer Super Run Elite Men’s Race with a strong contingent of Boxer Athletics Club elite runners, including the likes of Elroy Gelant, Precious Mashele, Kabelo Mulaudzi and Nicholas Seoposengwe, eagerly confirming their participation on Sunday 15 October 2023.
With an impressive overall prize purse of R147 200.00 in the Elite and Open Wave, race day is sure to evoke fierce competition among all participants, even teammates.
“There’s nothing that beats the feeling of running your heart out, with your legs and lungs burning as you cross the finish line,” says Elroy Gelant. “For me, a 5km race demands your absolute best, right from the moment the starting gun echoes to the exhilarating finish. There's little margin for error. The Boxer Super Run is a remarkable initiative on multiple fronts. Firstly, it plays a crucial role in nurturing the talent of our rising junior athletes. Secondly, it promises intense competition by drawing some of South Africa's finest athletes. Competing against the nation's best provides an opportunity for athletes to test their mettle and extend their boundaries, ultimately contributing to the growth of our sport. The Boxer Super Run prize purse is a significant motivator, elevating the level of competition, while recognizing the relentless effort we put in. My aim is to give it my all. I hope to beat my PB of 14.27 that was set in Johannesburg back in 2017."
As an athlete who typically specializes in 10km and Half Marathon races, Precious "The Machine" Mashele acknowledges the significance of the 5km distance in enhancing his speed. "The 5km plays an important part in my training, it helps enhance leg turnover and overall speed," says Mashele. "The Boxer Super Run is a good initiative. For elite athletes like us, the chance to participate in a well-organized 5km race that truly tests our speed is rare. On race day, my objective is to improve upon my personal best, which I achieved at high altitude in Johannesburg. I enjoy running in Durban, and with the fast course that is at sea-level, I'm optimistic about achieving a strong time, and possibly dipping under the 14-minute mark." Mashele boasts a noteworthy 5km personal best of 14:08.
According to Kabelo Mulaudzi, the Boxer Super Run offers a fantastic platform for athletes to test their skills in shorter distances. "What I find most exhilarating about the 5km is that it demands the speed of a 1500m athlete and the endurance of a 10,000m athlete," Mulaudzi shares. "On race day, my objective is to achieve a personal best time and, with any luck, secure a spot on the podium." Mulaudzi boasts an outstanding 5000m personal best of 14:05.
"The 5km distance provides a welcoming platform for runners of all ages, particularly young and aspiring athletes," emphasizes Nicholas Seoposengwe. "The Boxer Super Run is a fantastic initiative, aimed at enhancing the performance of our budding stars in South Africa. With the 5km now making its mark on the international stage, athletes can utilize the Boxer Super Run as valuable preparation. As the reigning SA 5km champion, my aim is to improve upon my personal best time, while going for the win.” Seoposengwe boasts an impressive 5km personal best of 14:18.
EVENT INFORMATION: 2023 Boxer Super Run
Date: | Sunday 15 October 2023 |
Distance: | 5km |
Start Venue: | Snell Parade via Lagoon Drive, Durban |
Finish Venue: | Blue Lagoon Park, Durban |
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Entry Fee: | R100.00 |
Minimum Age of Entrant: | 9 years old |
Entries Open: | Friday, 04 August 2023 |
Entries Close: | Monday, 09 October 2023 |
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PRIZE PURSE: The inaugural Boxer Super Run will boast an unprecedented R147 200.00 Prize Purse in 2023. Prize money will be allocated to the Top 8 male and female finishers in the Elite Race, with the winners each taking home a well-deserved R20K. The Top 3 male and female finishers in the following Open Wave categories will also be rewarded for their effort. The Open Wave Categories are: Open Category, Junior, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. To view the Prize Purse Breakdown visit: https://www.stillwatersports.com/event/the-boxer-super-run/
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About Boxer Superstores:
Boxer is one of the fastest growing discount supermarkets in Southern Africa. With a cemented set of ‘people-centred’ goals and values, Boxer has positioned itself as ‘Africa’s Favourite Discount Supermarket’. Since its humble beginnings 46 years ago in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, the Boxer brand, (comprised of Boxer Superstores, Boxer Liquors and Boxer Build) has grown far and wide and offers services to shoppers in 450 stores spread across every province of South Africa, as well as in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
For further information about Boxer Superstores, please visit www.boxer.co.za.
About the Boxer Super Run:
A world class 5km road run, the Boxer Super Run is set to captivate entrants, young and old, social, and elite, in the scenic city of Durban. With 5km being the most popular distance globally, the event attracts a diverse range of participants, from seasoned athletes seeking to challenge their limits to newcomers venturing into the world of road running. This run is for everyone! A highlight on race day will be the Boxer Super Run ELITE RACE where SA’s Elite athletes will go head-to-head in a men’s and women’s race for the coveted title of King and Queen of the Boxer Super Run 5K! For the rest of the field, we’re not aiming for first place, we’re aiming for PB’s but most importantly we’re heading for fun! Choose your wave for your 5km loop along the Durban promenade. Dress up or dress down, whatever you do make sure you follow the event on social media and share your experience.
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