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Celebrating its Joburg debut on Sunday, 09 November 2025, at the Marks Park Sports Club, the Boxer Super Run – South Africa’s most social 5km run – is set to make an impact with an impressive R147 200 prize purse. The winners of the Elite Men’s and Elite Women’s Races will each claim a remarkable R20 000.
“We’re proud to announce that the Boxer Super Run Joburg will offer a prize purse of R147 200 in 2025,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “Our goal is to elevate the profile of short-distance road running by recognising and rewarding the country’s top performers. Prize money will be awarded across both the Elite and Open Wave categories – with the top eight men and women in the Elite Race earning payouts, and each winner taking home R20 000. In the Open Wave, the top three men and women in age categories from Junior through to 70+ will also be rewarded for their achievements.”
“The 5km distance remains a crowd favourite – it’s fast-paced yet demands a great deal of endurance and race strategy,” adds Meyer. “This combination of speed and tactics creates a thrilling contest for elite athletes. With a substantial prize purse on offer, we’re expecting world-class performances and an unforgettable display for spectators.”
Sharing Meyer’s excitement, Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Department: Marketing at Boxer Superstores underlines Boxer Superstores’ ongoing support for South African athletes.
“By offering an impressive prize purse of R147 200, we’re proud to recognise the dedication and determination of South Africa’s elite athletes,” says Pillay. “We hope this added incentive inspires runners to give their all on race day. It’s our way of honouring their passion and commitment while creating a memorable experience for every participant. Open and Social Wave runners we encourage you to stick around after your run, support the elites, and witness world-class racing in Johannesburg.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2025 Boxer Super Run Joburg
Date: Sunday 09 November 2025
Distance: 5km
Start Venue: Marks Park Sports Club
Finish Venue: Marks Park Sports Club
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
10:30 / 1KM KIDS RACE
Minimum Age of Entrant: 9 years old
Entry Includes: Boxer Super Run Event Performance T-shirt
Boxer Super Run Goodie Bag
Race Number / Timing Chip
Fantastic On Route Experience
Boxer Super Run Finisher’s Medal
Facebook: Boxer Superstores / Boxer Super Run 5K
Instagram: @boxer_superstores / @boxer_superun5k
For event related queries please email entries@stillwatersports.com
About Boxer Superstores:
Boxer is one of the fastest growing discount supermarkets in Southern Africa. With a cemented set of ‘people-centred’ goals and values, Boxer has positioned itself as ‘Africa’s Favourite Discount Supermarket’. Since its humble beginnings 48 years ago in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, the Boxer brand, (comprised of Boxer Superstores, Boxer Liquors and Boxer Build) has grown far and wide and offers services to shoppers in 544 stores spread across every province of South Africa, as well as in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
For further information about Boxer Superstores, please visit www.boxer.co.za
About the Boxer Super Run:
A world class 5km road run, the Boxer Super Run is set to captivate entrants, young and old, social, and elite. With 5km being the most popular distance globally, the event attracts a diverse range of participants, from seasoned athletes seeking to challenge their limits to newcomers venturing into the world of road running. This run is for everyone! A highlight on race day will be the Boxer Super Run ELITE RACE where SA’s Elite athletes will go head-to-head in a men’s and women’s race for the coveted title of King and Queen of the Boxer Super Run 5K! For the rest of the field, we’re not aiming for first place, we’re aiming for PB’s but most importantly we’re heading for fun! Choose your wave, dress up or dress down, whatever you do make sure you follow the event on social media and share your experience.
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