Returning to competitive racing in mid-2025 after the birth of her first child, Boxer Athletics Club elite runner Kyla Jacobs is eagerly embracing one challenge after another. Her next goal is to claim gold at her Boxer Super Run Durban debut on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
Affectionately known as South Africa’s most social 5km run, the Boxer Super Run holds strong appeal for Jacobs, as the 5km is one of her favourite distances.
“The Boxer Super Run is such a great initiative to grow the 5km road racing distance,” says Jacobs. “Now that it’s a World Road Running official event, it’s amazing to have local opportunities to develop our talent and raise the level over this distance. The 5km is one of my favourite distances to race. It’s the perfect way for me to build back to peak form after injury and pregnancy. I’ve got my sights set on the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen next year, so this race is an important part of my preparation for the season ahead.”
On her love for the distance, Jacobs adds: “The 5km is such a great mix of speed and endurance - it brings out the best in both middle-distance track runners and 10km specialists.”
A fierce competitor at heart, Jacobs admits her goal is always to win. “It’s the competitor in me,” she laughs. “I’ve really missed race days and that adrenaline rush you get when you’re pushing your limits. I’m just excited to be back on the start line, breaking barriers, and taking big strides towards peak fitness again.”
Also proudly running in the colours of the Boxer Athletics Club, Cacisile Sosibo is eager not only to represent her club but also to enjoy the experience alongside other elite runners.
“The Boxer Super Run is such an exciting event - it demands athleticism, strategy, and determination,” says Sosibo. “What I love most is that it’s not only about the elites or top runners. Yes, I run for Boxer Athletics Club, but I also entered to have fun with my fellow elites. Since I usually focus on 10km and 21km races, this event will be a great opportunity to build more speed. My goal is to run between 16:00 and 16:20.”
While driven by performance, Sosibo admits she’s looking forward to the fun side of the race and won’t be putting too much pressure on herself.
“We’re excited to welcome Kyla Jacobs to the start line for her Boxer Super Run Durban debut this year,” says Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Department: Marketing at Boxer Superstores. “Kyla’s not only an exceptional athlete but also a true role model for the next generation of elites. Her story is one of resilience and inspiration. It’s not easy to be an elite athlete - and now to be an elite athlete while balancing family obligations is a true testament to both her physical and mental strength. We wish her all the best as she takes on this exciting challenge. It’s also fantastic to have Cacisile Sosibo flying the flag for Boxer Athletics Club at the Boxer Super Run in Durban, further strengthening our representation at South Africa’s most social 5km run.”
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 |
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| Minimum Age of Entrant: | 9 years old |
| Entry Status: | CLOSED due to capacity being reached |
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PRIZE PURSE: The Boxer Super Run Durban boasts an impressive R147 200 prize purse in 2025. This prize purse will be shared across both the Elite Race and the Open Wave. In the Elite Race, the top eight men and women will earn prize money, with the winners each claiming a well-deserved R20 000. In the Open Wave, the top three men and women in the Junior, Open, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+ categories will also be recognised and rewarded for their performances.
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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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ISSUED BY: Newsport Media
ON BEHALF OF: Boxer Super Run a Stillwater Sports Initiative
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