2025 Runner Awards Winners
Congratulations to Sphelele Myeni, crowned for her exceptional performances, consistency, and dominance in her running category throughout the season.
Overwhelmingly supportive club, even beyond its own runners, always extending care to enable other runners the best race day experience.
Congratulations to Prodigal Khumalo, honoured for his exceptional ability to mentor, motivate, and develop athletes, helping them to achieve their personal bests and fall in love with the process.
Sakhumzi Diko was honoured for his phenomenal achievement of earning the prestigious ABBOT World Marathon Major star, proudly putting KwaZulu Natal running on the global map.
Gift Mlotshwa was honoured for his phenomenal achievement of earning the prestigious ABBOT World Marathon Major star, proudly putting KwaZulu Natal running on the global map.
Congratulations to Akhil Chaddy, voted as the outstanding new runner of the year, Akhil made an immediate impact with his dedication, rapid improvement, and infectious enthusiasm, inspiring fellow newcomers to the sport.
Congratulations to Sabelo Buqa, honoured for his powerful and positive impact on the running community, using his platform to inspire, engage, and bring people together through the sport.
Congratulations to DHS Old Boys, voted for their all-around excellence, demonstrating strong performance, deep community involvement, and a positive, enduring impact on the local running scene.
Congratulations to Hollywood AC! Their annual 10km race was voted for its flawless organisation, incredible atmosphere, and its ability to deliver a premier racing experience for all participants.
Congratulations to the Chillie Running Club for their existing 10km race route, voted as the most scenic, enjoyable, offering an exceptional running experience from start to finish.
Chosen for being overwhelming supportive across races, consistently extending care and encouragement beyond their own members to ensure every runner had the best possible race day experience.
Congratulations to Eventtiming, voted as the most reliable and user-friendly platform for race entries, providing a seamless and efficient service that is trusted by runners and race organisers alike.
Congratulations to Hollywood AC, voted for their outstanding club kit, recognising its distinctive design, quality, and the strong sense of identity and pride it fosters among its runners on the road.
Their annual race was voted as the “Most Improved,” recognising significant enhancements in its organisation, runner experience, and overall execution, making it a standout event on the racing calendar.
Voted the most supportive corporate citizen for their unwavering commitment to the development of the sport, closely advocating for and enabling growth through significant sponsorship and community engagement
Congratulations to Izitebele! This award celebrates their incredible camaraderie, unwavering mutual support, and the powerful, positive environment they create for runners of all levels.
Congratulations to Dean Wight for winning the Public Personality of the Year.
Official Winners Programme (PDF)
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