MEDIA RELEASE
Monday, 07 September 2026
Boxer Super Run boasts a combined prize purse of R294 400 in 2026
The Boxer Super Run will offer a combined prize purse of an impressive R294 400 across its two 2026 events, with South Africa’s most social 5km run heading to Durban on Sunday, 18 October 2026, followed by Johannesburg on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
The combined prize purse of R294 400 will be shared equally between the two events, with R147 200 on offer in Durban and R147 200 in Joburg. The winners of the Elite Men’s and Elite Women’s races will each take home an impressive R20 000.
“Boxer Super Run is proud to offer an impressive prize purse of R147 200 at both the Durban and Joburg events in 2026,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “The Boxer Super Run continues to elevate the profile of short-distance road running by creating meaningful opportunities for athletes to compete, perform and be recognised for their achievements. The prize purse will be awarded across both the Elite and Open Wave categories, with the top eight men and women in the Elite Race earning prize money, including R20 000 for each winner. In the Open Wave, the top three men and women in each age category, from Junior through to 70+, will also have the opportunity to earn prize money.”…
Issued by: Stillwater Sports
On behalf of: Boxer Super Run a Stillwater Sports Initiative
For further information contact: Jacky McClean via email jacky@stillwatersports.com
