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Returning to the picturesque city of Durban on Sunday, 12 October 2025, the Boxer Super Run features four start waves designed to cater to the diverse abilities of Durban’s running community: OPEN WAVE, SUPER SOCIAL WAVE,ELITE WOMEN, and ELITE MEN.
While the ELITE WAVES are by invitation only, the OPEN WAVE and SUPER SOCIAL WAVE are open to all runners who share the event’s spirit and are in tune with their respective race-day goals.
“Since its inception, the Boxer Super Run has been committed to one clear goal – welcoming and accommodating a diverse range of participants,” says Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing at Boxer Superstores. “The beauty of a 5km run is that it truly has something for everyone. It’s short enough to be approachable for newcomers yet still offers a thrilling challenge for experienced runners chasing a fast time. In just one distance, you can bring together elite athletes, social joggers, and first-time participants – all sharing the same route, energy, and sense of accomplishment.”
Enhancing the attraction of the 5km distance, the Boxer Super Run allows participants to choose their ideal starting wave based on their running experience.
“The OPEN WAVE kicks off at 07:00 and is perfect for serious runners who aren’t competing in the elite category,” confirms Pillay. “It’s a great choice for club athletes, school teams, and anyone eager to push themselves or set a new personal best (PB). If, however, you are more about fun than finish times, the SUPER SOCIAL WAVE offers a relaxed start between 08:00 and 09:30. Here, it’s all about enjoying the day with family, friends, or colleagues – no stopwatch required. We love seeing this wave bring the colour and energy, so dress up, get creative, and make it memorable.”
The 2025 Boxer Super Run will reach its action-packed finale with the ELITE WOMEN’S and ELITE MEN’S WAVES – a true spectator highlight. South Africa’s top athletes will go head-to-head in an electrifying battle for the coveted titles of King and Queen of the Boxer Super Run.
“Adding to the excitement, in 2023 Precious Mashele and Glenrose Xaba set new benchmarks as the fastest South Africans to complete a 5km (at that time) on home soil, clocking impressive times of 13:44 and 16:03, respectively. Precious outdid himself in 2024, smashing his previous record by finishing the 5km Elite Men’s race in a blistering 13:39 – and he did it on his birthday, making the achievement a truly personal celebration,” says Pillay.
In closing, Pillay adds: “It’s moments like these that elevate the Boxer Super Run beyond just a race. We can’t wait to see what the elite athletes will bring to the course in 2025. We encourage all Open and Super Social Wave runners to stick around after their race to cheer on the elites – you might just witness history in the making. Enter today and be part of South Africa’s most social and exciting 5km event.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2025 Boxer Super Run Durban
Date: Sunday 12 October 2025
Distance: 5km
Start Venue: Snell Parade, near Blue Lagoon Park, 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 old
Entries Open: Monday 11 August 2025
Entries Close: Monday, 06 October 2025
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
Enter Online Via: www.webtickets.co.za
Enter In-store: Webtickets entries can also be bought at any Boxer Superstore – visit the B Money Services kiosk.
Facebook: Boxer Superstores / Boxer Super Run 5K
Instagram: @boxer_superstores / @boxer_superun5k
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, in the scenic city of Durban. 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 for your 5km loop along the Durban promenade. 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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