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| News From: Sunday, November 5, 2023 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon: Athletes shine at home after SA hopes derailed at 50km world champs
(The Citizen) Ntsindiso Mphakathi won the 2023 Soweto Marathon in 2:19:13 while Irvette van Zyl won the womens race in 2:34:16. | ||
| News From: Monday, July 17, 2023 | ||
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| Athletics acknowledge outcry at Soweto Marathon not being televised on public broadcaster, open to negotiations
(IOL) Athletics South Africa is aware of the general outcry for Soweto Marathon to be televised on a public platform and is open to negotiations. | ||
| News From: Friday, July 14, 2023 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon should be televised on public broadcaster insists Mapaseka Makhanya
(IOL) Athlete Mapaseka Makhanya is disappointed that the 2023 Soweto Marathon will not be available for viewing by the "ordinary people". | ||
| News From: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | ||
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| African Bank partners with Soweto Marathon 'for the people'
(IOL) African Bank, "the people's bank", felt obligated to save the 2023 Soweto Marathon, also known as the "people's race". | ||
| News From: Monday, July 10, 2023 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon to go ahead as planned with African Bank as headline sponsor
(IOL) The 2023 Soweto Marathon will be held on November 6, with African Bank as sponsor. | ||
| News From: Monday, June 26, 2023 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon still hangs in the balance
(Sunday World) Despite bickering among stakeholders, Athletics official Mandla Radebe assures runners this year's Soweto Marathon will push through. | ||
| News From: Sunday, November 6, 2022 | ||
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| Ethiopian Athletes Dominate Soweto Marathon, as Daba Ifa Debele Takes the Win
(EWN) Daba Ifa Debele won the 2022 Soweto Marathon in 2:18:58 while Chaltu Bedo Negashu won the women's race in 2:40:56. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon: Makaza Off to SA
(The Herald) Collen Makaza, along with Olivia Chitate, will be running the 2022 Soweto Marathon this Sunday, November 6. | ||
| News From: Friday, October 21, 2022 | ||
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| Thousands Of Athletes Expected As Soweto Marathon Returns With Bang
(Joburg Newsroom) The 2022 Soweto Marathon will be held on November 6, with 20,000 participants. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon faces broadcast conundrum
(IOL) The 2022 Soweto Marathon will be held on November 6 but organisers are still finalizing a broadcast deal. | ||
| News From: Friday, September 2, 2022 | ||
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| Good news as Soweto Marathon deadline is extended
(Sowetan Live) Registration for the 2022 Soweto Marathon on November 6 has been extended to accommodate Comrades Marathon runners. | ||
| News From: Monday, June 15, 2020 | ||
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| 2020 Soweto Marathon Cancelled Due To Covid-19
(EyeWitness News) The 2020 Soweto Marathon, set on November 1, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | ||
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| Zimbabwe: Anna Bungu Shines At Soweto Marathon
(AllAfrica) Irvette van Zyl won the women's race of the Soweto Marathon in 2:34:01 while long-distance runner Anna Bungu finished in the top 10. | ||
| News From: Monday, November 5, 2018 | ||
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| Van Zyl is queen of the Soweto marathon
(IOL) Sintayehu Legese Yinesu won the 2018 Soweto Marathon in 2:19:10 while Irvette van Zyl won the women's race in 2:33:43. | ||
| News From: Friday, September 28, 2018 | ||
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| Acclimatise to heat before Soweto Marathon race and keep cool on the day
(Sowetan Live) This is one runner's advice to those planning to run the 2018 Soweto Marathon, known for the hot temperature during the run. | ||
| News From: Sunday, November 5, 2017 | ||
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| Tshepo Mathibelle Wins Soweto Marathon
(Eyewitness News) Tshepo Mathibelle won the 2017 Soweto Marathon in 2:19:41. | ||
| News From: Friday, June 30, 2017 | ||
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| All 3 Soweto Marathon races sold out
(24.com) For the first time, all three races - 10K, half and full marathons - of the 2017 Soweto Marathon are sold out. | ||
| News From: Sunday, November 6, 2016 | ||
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| VIDEO: What the 2016 Soweto Marathon means to runners
(IOL) Ethiopian runners Sintayehu Legese Yigesu and Selam Abere Alebachu won the men's and women's races in the Soweto Marathon. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon to accept more entries
(The Citizen) Due to popular demand, the entry deadline for the Soweto Marathon has been extended by a month and will close midnight of October 4. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 | ||
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| Ethiopian runner Yinesu defends Soweto Marathon title
(TimesLive.co.za) Yiensu won the mens race in a time of 02:23:20. Zimbabwean athlete Mike Fokoroni took second place in a time of 02:24:12 followed by John Kirui from Kenya who completed the 42.2km marathon in 02:24:42. | ||
| News From: Monday, November 2, 2015 | ||
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| SA runners struggle to secure first place in Soweto marathon
(SABC.co.za) The marathon men's race was won by defending champion, Sintayehu Legese Yinesu from Ethiopia. He crossed the finish line in a time of two hours twenty three minutes and twenty seconds. | ||
| News From: Thursday, August 20, 2015 | ||
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| Makhanya to run Soweto Marathon
(Citizen.co.za) Distance runner Mapaseka Makhanya will make her fourth attempt at the classic 42km distance in her home town, after confirming on Tuesday she would turn out at the Soweto Marathon in November. | ||
| News From: Sunday, November 2, 2014 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon a Success
(EWN.co.za) Sintayehi Yinesu won the Soweto Marathon with a time of 2 hours 17 minutes and 55 seconds. | ||
| News From: Monday, November 4, 2013 | ||
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| Threats Stop Soweto Marathon
(Sport 24) Thousands of runners were left disappointed after the Soweto Marathon was canceled after a threatening email was sent warning race organizer to stay away from a township. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon Cancelled
(The Witness) The Soweto Marathon which was to be held in November has been cancelled. Race organizers are blaming Athletics South Africa for a lack of cooperation. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon May Be Cancelled
(Sowetan) South Africa's premier standard marathon is in danger of being cancelled due to lack of sponsorship | ||
| News From: Monday, November 5, 2012 | ||
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| Tjoka Wins Record Seventh Women's Division Soweto Marathon
(The New Age) Mamorallo Tjoka won a record setting seventh Soweto Marathon title and fourth successive title in the women's division. | ||
| News From: Sunday, November 4, 2012 | ||
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| Sharack Kemboi Wins Soweto Marathon
(SBS.com.au) Shadrack Kemboi won the Soweto Marathon with a new course record of 2 hours 16 minutes and 28 seconds. | ||
| News From: Monday, January 9, 2012 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon Winners Waiting For Prizes
(Sowetan) Winners of the Soweto Marathon are still waiting to receive their race prize money from the 2011 race. | ||
| News From: Monday, November 7, 2011 | ||
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| Mazibuko Restores Mzansi's Pride With Soweto Marathon Triumph
(Sowetan) Michael Mazibuko won the Soweto Marathon with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 4 seconds. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon Soldiers On
(Sowetan) Hedrick Ramaala has stated that despite some financial issues and sponsorship dollars, the Soweto Marathon "is all systems go." | ||
| News From: Monday, November 8, 2010 | ||
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| Nkoka Leads Lesotho Clean Sweep In Soweto Marathon
(Super Sport) Lebenya Nkoka won the Soweto Marathon with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 44 seconds. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 | ||
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| All Systems Go For Soweto Marathon
(Super Sport) The November 7 Soweto Marathon has passed the 1700 registration mark and entries are still being accepted. | ||
| News From: Thursday, October 14, 2010 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon Cash Draws Runners From SADC Countries
(Sowetan) Local and international runners are watching numbers of participants climb beyond expectations and the cash prize money for the November 7 race might be part of the frenzy. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 | ||
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| ASA Raises Bar For Soweto Marathon
(Sowetan) Athletics S.A. plans on setting up a separate office for the Soweto Marathon to provide a dedicated staff to manage the large number of participants and volunteers that arrived for the nineteenth edition of the race this past weekend. | ||
| News From: Monday, November 2, 2009 | ||
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| South Africans Take Soweto Marathon
(IOL.co.za) Tshidiso Bosiu and Rene Kalmer won the repective men and women's title at the Soweto Marathon. Bosiu won with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 10 seconds and Kalmer crossed the tape in 2 hours 44 minutes and 6 seconds. | ||
| Bosiu Surprise Winner of the Soweto Marathon
(The Witness) Tshidiso Bosiu became the first South African to win the Soweto Marathon with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 10 seconds. The pre-race favorite Mabothile Lebopo finished in second with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 19 seconds. | ||
| News From: Thursday, October 29, 2009 | ||
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| Athletes Plan Protest at Soweto Marathon
(IOL.co.za) A protest at the start of the Soweto Marathon could leave competitors at the starting line for two minutes after the starting gun is fired. Race officials are hoping to put a quell to the situation. | ||
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| 'Queen of Soweto' Seeks Fifth Win in Marathon
(IOL.co.za) Mamorallo Tjoka is hoping to become the Soweto Marahton winner for the fifth time in the race's nineteen year history. A feat that would have her standing alone atop the all-time winners list. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 | ||
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| Prepare for Soweto Marathon
(Joburg.org) The eighteenth annual Soweto Marathon kicks off on November 1 at 6 am. The marathon will host some of South Africa's top athletes and events include a 10K and 5K fun run | ||
| News From: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 | ||
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| Mema targets Soweto Marathon win
(Dispatch Online) Mbuyiseli Mema, of East London, missed his goal of a top 10 finish in the famed Comrades Marathon. But Mema is back on his feet and targeting a win at the Soweto Marathon later this year. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon a huge success
(Mathaba) Organizers of the Soweto Marathon are excited about the growth of the race. Over two thousand more runners participated in this years race day event than any previous year. A full line up of Lesotho runners took to the podium in the men's race and the women's race. | ||
| News From: Monday, November 3, 2008 | ||
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| Lesotho runner dominates Soweto marathon race
(China View) Moeketsi Mosuhli continued the dominant reign of South African runners in the Soweto Marathon when he cross the line at the Elkah Stadium in 2 hours 19 minutes 34 seconds. Mamarolla Tjoka won the women's title in scorching heat and near record temperatures. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | ||
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| Gearing up for Soweto Marathon
(Sowetan) The Soweto Marathon takes place when the whole world is focusing on South Africa with the 2009 Confederations Cup and 2010 World Cup coming to the shores of Soweto. The marathon, which takes place on November 2, the same day as the New York City Marathon, will attract approximately 15,000 participants. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 | ||
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| Soweto Marathon: All systems go for Peoples Race
(Sowetan) The Soweto Marathon will be held on Sunday, November 2. Race day events include a 10 kilometer run, 20 kilometer walk, and 5 kilometer fun run along with the marathon. The events will start at Elkah Stadium in Moroka. Lesotho-born Teboho Sello won last year's marathon in a time of 2 hours 18minutes and 51 seconds. | ||
| News From: Monday, November 5, 2007 | ||
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| Lesothos running stars shine in Soweto Marathon
(The Times) Mohobo Sello won the mens race in 2:18.51 and Mamarolla Tjoke won in the womens Soweto Marathon in 2:47.57 The last time a South African won the race was in 2001, when Mluleki Nobanda broke the tape. Yesterday, South Africas Olympic marathon champion from the 1996 games in Atlanta, Josiah Thugwane, finished in the top 10. Sello, 28, broke away from the leading runners to cross the finish line at the Elkha stadium only a few minutes outside the course record. His time of 2hr 18min 51sec was slightly slower than the course record of 2:17:43 set in 2003. It was the Lesotho runners biggest pay day. Tjoke, who was recently involved in a stabbing incident with a room-mate, chalked-up her hat-trick of wins (2005, 2006 and 2007) when she beat off a strong challenge from Zimbabwean Samukeliso Moyo to win in 2:47:57. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 | ||
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| Procrastinating runners were awarded a few more days to register for the Nedbank Soweto Marathon, the richest standard marathon in the country.
(Johannesburg News Agency) The Sowesto Marathon which starts and ends at the Elkah Stadium in Moroka will allow more runners to register through Nov. 3. The race has already hit 20,000 registered runners for the Nov. 4, 2007 race with it's Championing change race theme. | ||
| News From: Friday, September 28, 2007 | ||
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| Get fit For Soweto Marathon
(Joburg) Information on the race and course is given. | ||
| News From: Sunday, November 5, 2006 | ||
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| Lebopo Recaptures Soweto Marathon Title
(IAAF) Lesothos Mabuthile Lebopo and Mamorallo Tjoka came from behind to emerge winners of the mens and womens races at the Nedbank Soweto Marathon in South Africa. | ||
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