Excitement is building in the Boxer Super Dash 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, factual from the moment the starting gun echoes to the exhilarating finish. There’s puny margin for error. The Boxer Super Race 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 Sprint prize purse is a significant motivator, elevating the level of competition, while recognizing the relentless effort we place 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 indispensable section in my training, it helps enhance leg turnover and overall speed,” says Mashele. “The Boxer Super Race is a qualified 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 be pleased running in Durban, and with the abrupt course that is at sea-level, I’m optimistic about achieving a strong time, and possibly dipping under the 14-minute trace.” Mashele boasts a noteworthy 5km personal best of 14:08.
According to Kabelo Mulaudzi, the Boxer Super Race 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 Sprint is a fantastic initiative, aimed at enhancing the performance of our budding stars in South Africa. With the 5km now making its impress on the international stage, athletes can utilize the Boxer Super Rush 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 Sprint
Date: Sunday 15 October 2023
Distance: 5km
Start Venue: Snell Parade via Lagoon Drive, Durban
Finish Venue: Blue Lagoon Park, Durban
Event Waves & Start Times:
• 07:00 / OPEN WAVE (Anyone and everyone, club runners, serious runners, schools, runners who prefer an early start, masses)
• 08:00 – 09:30 / SUPER SOCIAL WAVE (Dress up, groups, company groups, charities, runners who prefer a slightly later start)
• 09:45 / ELITE WOMEN
• 10:00 / ELITE MEN
Entry Fee: R100.00
Minimum Age of Entrant: 9 years worn
Entries Open: Friday, 04 August 2023
Entries Close: Monday, 09 October 2023
Entry Includes:
• Boxer Super Race T-shirt
• Boxer Super Sprint Drawstring Bag
• Race Number
• Bonaqua Water Bottle
• Boxer Super Sprint Medal
Enter Via: www.stillwatersports.com
PRIZE PURSE: The inaugural Boxer Super Sprint 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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