The Boxer Super Run Joburg is set to deliver an action-packed day of 5km racing October 15, with Boxer Athletics Club once again fielding a strong contingent of top runners.

Among those targeting the coveted Boxer Super Run Champion titles will be Modupe Tladi and Kyla Jacobs.

Making his Boxer Super Run debut, Tladi will arrive in strong form after claiming gold in the 5km race at the Region 5 Marathon in Tshwane on November 1.

He won the Men’s 5km Road Race in 13:53, finishing ahead of his Boxer teammates Musawenkosi Mnisi and Zenzile Pheko.

Hailing from Bramley (Joburg), Tladi is looking forward to testing himself against some of South Africa’s best athletes.

“I think the Boxer Super Run is a good event that will really suit me if there are hills. My goal in Joburg is to finish in the top three, with my ultimate goal being to become one of the best at the Boxer Super Run.”

Jacobs, owner of a 15:51 5km personal best achieved at 2023 World Athletics Road Running champs in Italy, will make her Boxer Super Run Joburg debut on the day in the Elite Women’s Wave.

“The 5km is my favourite distance, and the Boxer Super Run, irrespective of the city in which it takes place, is always a fun event with amazing support,” said Jacobs.

“I jumped at the opportunity to take part in the Boxer Super Run in Joburg because it gives us the opportunity to race against some of South Africa’s best athletes while pushing each other to faster times.”

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“To get the most out of yourself over the 5km distance, you need to train smart, listen to your body and stick to your race plan,” continues Jacobs. “I finished third at the Boxer Super Run in Durban, so I will be looking to improve on that performance and move up the podium.”

With a strong elite field set to line up in Johannesburg, Michael Meyer, managing director of Stillwater Sports, is anticipating an exciting morning of high-quality 5km racing.

“Modupe Tladi and Kyla Jacobs are both exciting additions to the Boxer Super Run Joburg elite line-up, and it will be interesting to see what they can achieve over the 5km distance,” Meyer said.

“With a strong field expected, we’re looking forward to some exciting racing and another memorable edition of the Boxer Super Run in Johannesburg.”

Proud of Boxer Superstores’ ongoing investment in athletics and its support of emerging talent, Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing at Boxer Superstores, looks forward to another successful Boxer Super Run in Johannesburg.

“Seeing runners like Modupe Tladi and Kyla Jacobs stepping up to compete against some of South Africa’s best is extremely rewarding,” Pillay said.

“The Boxer Super Run is also about creating opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy running, challenge themselves and be part of an incredible community experience. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Joburg for another fantastic celebration of running.”

The elite women’s wave starts at 09:45, with the men’s race following at 10:00.

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