After claiming her maiden national road running title over the weekend, Karabo More is feeling upbeat about the months ahead as she gears up for a busy racing schedule. Her next target is another strong performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, taking place in her adopted home town on Sunday, 24 August 2025.
Running in the colours of Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) the 23-year-old won the 5km event at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) 1 mile, 5km and 21km championships in Phalaborwa, Limpopo on Saturday 26 July to go along with the 4km cross country crown she secured in 2024.
“I feel incredibly excited, proud of myself and maybe even a bit in disbelief,” More said reflecting on the dominant win which saw her cross the finish line in 16:37, almost 20 seconds ahead of runner-up Zanthè Taljaard of Athletics Vaal Triangle (16:56), who was followed home by KwaZulu-Natal Athletics’ Busisiwe Chamane (17:19). “It’s reward for all the hard work, discipline and the setbacks I’ve overcome along the way.”
Saturday’s performance in Limpopo will have come as little surprise to those who have been following the consistent improvement of the Boxer Athletics Club runner over the last 12 months. This year alone, More who is coached by Violet Semenya, has set personal bests over 800m (2:07.68), 1500m (4:10.40), 5000m (15:51.84) and 10km (33:22) – a mark which she set at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on 13 April, where she ran under 34 minutes for the first time to take seventh position.
“This year has been amazing,” said the SA 1500m bronze medallist. “I think what’s going right is the combination of consistent training, smart pacing and mental preparation that my coach always talks about. Mental strength is a crucial part of athletics. My coach has been instrumental in helping me fine-tune my strategy and my teammates have been a huge source of motivation and support,” she said paying tribute to her training partners who include SA 10km and marathon record holder Glenrose Xaba.
High on confidence, the reigning Boxer Super Run Durban 5km champion is raring to go as she tackles a busy second half of the season, which will be busiest during the month of August. Known as “Women’s Month” in South Africa, August features a number of women’s 10km races, where More is down to take part in the SPAR Grand Prix, Totalsports Women’s Races and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K.
“My calendar is packed and it scares me a lot but with my mindset I will survive. I’m excited to see where this momentum takes me in the rest of the season.”
“A big congratulations to Karabo More on her outstanding victory in the 5km event at the ASA Championships this past weekend,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “It’s always exciting to see young, up-and-coming stars like Karabo making their mark and joining the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES. Her passion embodies what the series is all about – showcasing South Africa’s rising talent on a world-class stage. We look forward to seeing her in action at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, and we wish her the very best of luck for a fantastic race.”
EVENT DATES: 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES
| Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K | Date: Sunday 24 August 2025 |
| Start Time: 08:00 | |
| Start Venue: Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Tshwane | |
| Finish Venue: Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Tshwane | |
| ENTRIES HAVE SOLD OUT | |
| Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K | Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025 |
| Start Time: 08:00 | |
| Start Venue: Lilian Ngoyi Street | |
| Finish Venue: Rahima Moosa Street | |
| Entry Fee: Licensed Runner: R255.00Temporary License: R60.00 | |
| ENTRIES OPEN: Tuesday 17 June 2025 ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 15 September 2025 (midnight), or once capacity has been reached. |
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES proudly supports the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) as the official charity of the entire series of events. Anon-profit leader in the fight against cancer since 1931, CANSA enables research, educates the public and advocates for and supports all people affected by cancer, while leading SA towards a cancer-free society. When entering an Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES event online, runners can show their support by donating towards CANSA.
Win a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle: One lucky participantwill drive home in a brand-new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiTto the value of R269 900.00 courtesy of the event’s official Vehicle Partner, Chery South Africa. To stand a chance to win this fantastic prize, runners must follow three simple steps:
- Register for the event and pay the entry fee.
- Collect your race number during the designated race pack collection period.
- Be at the start line on event day and complete the 10km route.
The winner will only be eligible to claim their Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT prize after successfully finishing the race.
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About the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES
A proudly South African mass participation road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES has been revolutionizing the sport since 2015. A road running celebration like no other, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES comprises five unique events namely the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K (launched in 2023), Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (launched in 2015), the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K(launched in 2017), Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K (launched in 2023) and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016).A diverse road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES integrates businesses, families, investment in community, world class achievement and fun for all participants. For further information please visit https://runyourcityseries.com/
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