The Autumn edition of RUN magazine is now on shelves nationwide.
South Africa’s proudly home made, coffee table quality, road and trail running publication is packed with advice & stories to motivate and inform you.
This unique, large format quarterly mag has deep features on all kinds of places to run, what shoes to run in, interesting people who run, and advice on improving your fitness & speed to enjoy the sport you love.
This edition includes wise coach advice on how to tackle Two Oceans, Cape Town marathon and Comrades plus a deep look at who to watch this season. You’ll also enjoy a power strength training programme, advice for bigger runners, a deep interview with SA’s fast rising star who graces our cover, George Kusche, the truth about creatine, the 20 best remote races to diarise, and travel features both local and international.
By South Africans for South Africans. Less than 100 bucks for 130 juicy high gloss pages of infotainment that will inspire your chosen sport 🏁🇿🇦👌🏽
You’ll find the mag in Woolworths, Checkers, Exclusive Books, Spars and various others. Check out our stockist list for a store near you on www.BikeRunTri.co.za
Otherwise you can download the digital version right here: https://joom.ag/BUvd
#RUNMagSA #Summer2026 #RunningSA #TrailRunning #SouthAfrica
The 160+ page Summer edition is on shelves nationwide 🇿🇦
Your favourite large format coffee table mag, by South Africans for South Africans, is packed with motivation to kick off your assault on 2026. A big fat, photo-rich, deep read is ready for your slow time on the couch, bed, toilet, pool or beach this holiday.
You’ll enjoy rad race reviews & a comprehensive calendar, interviews & opinions of interesting runners like Stuart Mann who sheds more light on the last moment cancellation of the Cape Town marathon, solid shoe reviews, training advice and much more to fuel your favourite sport - especially when you’re struggling to get going which we know can be hard 🏃
Speaking of hard, did you know that it’s only 6 months to the Comrades marathon? If that freaks you out too then check out our Comrades cheat sheet on page 69 to find out how you can smile rather than cry for the camera in Maritzburg on June 14 🥇
Our cover athlete interview is the crazy talented Tayla Kavanagh who many are touting as our next Saffa superstar, some calling her the next Gerda. Get to know all about our new SA champ, who at just 24 is shooting the lights out.
Whether you run on trails or on the road, we have potent features for each of you. Our race reviews are up to 10 pages long so you’ll get a real sense of experiences to diarise for 2026. This big fat mag makes an ideal Christmas stocking filler or a life-changing gift to someone who needs to get healthier or those that may see themselves as “just a jogger”.
Head to your nearest Woolworths, Exclusive Books and participating Spars, Clicks, PnP, Dischem or Checkers from Friday 12 Dec. Before you go there check out our RUN mag stockist list on www.BikeRunTri.co.za. For those that prefer the convenience of digital reading you can download the Summer edition of RUN mag too. Link in bio 👉
Happy healthy holidays to you all! There’s nothing like running with no alarm clock & then you can get home and laze around in running shorts for ages - no office or meetings to rush to.
#RUNMagSA #Summer2026 #RunningSA #TrailRunning #SouthAfrica
Whether you’ve spent winter hibernating or clocking up cold, dark miles, this issue has everything to inspire your next run.
We’ve gone deep into trail running and why roadies should give it a go, tested the latest shoes and gear, and spoken to legendary and everyday runners doing extraordinary things – from 50-time Comrades finisher Louis Massyn, to Ryan Sandes’ near-win in a 400km race, to a South African who came 12th overall at the London Marathon.
We’ve also tackled recovery, avoiding injury, and the mental battles of ultras, plus had an honest conversation with Stuart Mann about whistleblowing in SA running. And of course, you’ll find a full race calendar for the rest of 2025.
Find RUN mag on shelves nationwide or download your copy at https://www.bikeruntri.co.za/post/the-spring-edition-of-run-mag-is-on-shelves-now
Woolworths has a Spring double-edition offer – the perfect gift for a running friend.
#RUNmag #running #southafrica #run
Tested | Salomon Ultra Glide 4
A Versatile Trail Shoe Balancing Comfort and Performance.
"This is a trail shoe built around comfort, confidence and versatility. It’s the kind of shoe I’d reach for when the route includes a bit of everything, and I simply want to enjoy being out on the trails." - Jason Howes
👉🏻 Read the full review on bikeruntri.co.za
#salomon #salomonrunning #trailrunning #shoereview
After a fun adventurous week exploring the island & the Nature Trail route, race day at @seychellestrail delivered!! 👌🏽
Conditions were very good. A drop in humidity, warm sunshine light, and very little of last year’s mudbath — it was a great day for trail running.
The abundant smiles at the finish were evidence of 21km of magic, with 2–7 hours deeply immersed in the super scenic forest and coastline.
This course has just the right length and technicality to give both inexperienced and elite runners a challenging route they could appreciate.
The jaw-dropping protected forest is pristine. The enormous palms and tall leafy, vine-entwined trees covered with thick green moss are truly avatar-esque. Add massive black lava rocks, white sand, and turquoise ocean stretching to the horizon, and you have a trail experience that may be one of the most spectacular on the planet.
Congratulations to every smiling finisher who kept moving even when the steep climbs & technical boulder sections tested you. 👏🏽🏁🇸🇨
This was a day we will never forget. Huge thanks to @runmagsa for introducing us to this incredible event, and to @visitseychelles and @bigambitionsza for making it possible for us to be there and experience the magic of the Seychelles Trail.
📷 @oakpics
🍼 Bottles, Batches, and Mahé Mountains
From the UTMB to fatherhood on the islands!
RunMag editor @paulingpen catches up with @daniel_claassen_ at the Takamaka Rum Distillery as he balances elite race prep with his first family holiday.
Dan is here with his wife and their new addition, baby Sky, who seems to be taking the Seychelles humidity like a champ. But don’t let the relaxed “dad mode” fool you—Dan has already been out on the course twice to scout the technical terrain.
The Scouting Report:
• Technical & Tough: Dan admits the route is far more “rocky, wet, and slippery” than he anticipated.
• Amazon Vibes: He describes the deep Mahé forests as having serious “Amazonian” energy—a major departure from the dry trails of South Africa
• The Strategy: With a 22k distance on the cards tomorrow, Dan is looking to use his mental toughness to tackle the heat before the midday sun peaks.
Whether he’s feeding Sky or flying up a mountain, Dan is undoubtedly a top contender for tomorrow’s podium.
Keep it locked right here as we bring you all the action tomorrow!
#seychelles #seeseychelles #trailrunning #seychellesnaturetrail #seychellesisland
🇸🇨 Island Heat & Technical Trails
RunMag editor @paulingpen catches up with South African trail powerhouse @emdjock ahead of tomorrow’s Seychelles Nature Trail 2026.
Coming off a massive 2025—including a dominant win at the Extreme Dodo Trail and a top spot at @georgemountainultratrail 100k—Em is the one to watch as the elite field takes on the rugged mountains and deep forests of Mahé.
The Game Plan:
• Beat the Heat: Em notes the Seychelles humidity is a step above Mauritius. Her secret? Salt tabs and electrolytes are non-negotiable to avoid the cramps
• Technical Grip: With slippery rocks and steep climbs, she’s sticking with her trusted, high-grip North Face kit.
• Race Mode: Despite the tropical drain, Em is ready to switch it on when the gun goes off tomorrow morning.
Follow along as we bring you more interviews and highlights from the race!
#seychelles #seeseychelles #seychellesisland #seychellesnaturetrail #trailrunning
🌴 Mahé, Seychelles 🌴
This weekend we’ve traded tar for trails, swapping the everyday for something a little wilder.
We’re on the beautiful island of Mahé alongside a field of South Africa’s most prominent fast (and fashionable) runners gearing up for the Seychelles Nature Trail.
This race isn’t just a postcard, it’s a proper adventure. Lush tropical forest. Rugged mountain ridgelines. Coastal singletrack that drops you into views you’ll struggle to put into words.
Add the island hospitality and a course built to test the legs, and you’ve got one of those races that lingers long after the finish line.
Paradise on one side, pain cave on the other.
Stay tuned, we’ve got plenty more coming your way all weekend. 🏝️🏃♂️
📸@oakpics
#seychellesisland #seychellesnaturetrail #seychelles🌴 #mahe #trailruning
@rachel__entrekin JUST CHANGED RUNNING FOREVER. The 2026 @cocodona250 winner and new overall course record holder by over 2 hours!
Rachel Entrekin has just made history at the Cocodona 250 — one of the toughest and most prestigious ultramarathons in the world.
The race covers more than 250 miles (over 400km) across the mountains and desert of Arizona, pushing runners through multiple days without proper sleep as they battle heat, fatigue, climbing, and complete physical breakdown. Just finishing Cocodona is considered a life-changing achievement.
Rachel Entrekin didn’t just finish it.
She won the entire race outright.
And she shattered the course record doing it.
After leading for huge stretches of the race, Entrekin crossed the line in one of the greatest performances ultrarunning has ever seen. The Colorado ultra specialist didn’t just defend her women’s title — she rewrote what was thought possible over 250 miles.
From the opening day she looked completely locked in, running ahead of the entire field and putting herself on pace for history. By the final stretch into Flagstaff, history was no longer a possibility — it was inevitable.
This isn’t just a massive moment for trail running or even running.
It’s a massive moment for women in sport.
Photos by @somerrunner@zebwatsonphoto@howiesternphoto
#Cocodona250 #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #hereforthewomensrace #ultrarunnersofinstagram
A proud day for Africa! 🇧🇼 🇿🇦
Botswana takes Gold, South Africa takes Silver. The speed on display at the @worldathletics Relay Championships 2026 was on another level.
African sprinting is truly in its golden era!
📹 @supersporttv
#worldrelays #athletics #SouthAfrica #Botswana #sprinting
Reason 138.
"I went to school barefoot. I used to walk 10km just to reach school."
@siviwe_nkombi90
This one hit different.
Siviwe isn't running away from anything — he's running back. Back to the Eastern Cape. Back to the kids who are living the life he once knew. 1,300km. 25 days. 40km in the morning, 10km at night. Supported by @plato.coffee
Starting in the freezing dark of Strand this morning!
Not for glory. For the children back home who deserve a different path.
This is what Run for Hope looks like in its purest form — someone who remembers, choosing to do something about it.
Support his journey → BackaBuddy link in Siviwe bio or on the Plato website.
Follow the run → @siviwe_nkombi90
And if you're near the route? Lace up and join him. 🏃🏾♂️
#runforhope #WhyIRun #makeadifferenceeveryday #whywerun #SouthAfricaRunners
The inaugural @simbineclassiccontinentaltour is underway at Pilditch Stadium — South Africa's first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting. The schools programme has set the tone this morning, and now the main event is almost here. Catch it live on SuperSport from 15:15.
⚡ Key battles to keep your eyes on:
🏃 Simbine vs De Grasse — Men's 100m (18:00)
Home crowd. Home record. Old rivalry. This is what Pilditch came to see.
🏃 Giles vs Kibet — Men's 800m (15:40)
Giles has the faster PB but Kibet raced four days ago. Who's sharper on the day?
↗️ Manyonga vs Sreeshankar — Men's Long Jump (15:30)
World champion vs comeback king. The runway will tell the story.
🏃 Nene vs Samukonga vs Haydock-Wilson — Men's 300m (17:05)
World relay medallist, Zambian danger man and British wildcard. Three laps of fire.
🏃 Tshite vs Munnik vs Chaumeton — Men's 3000m (16:20)
South Africa's top three distance men go head to head. Chaumeton will make it interesting.
🏃♀️ Sekgodiso vs Kemunto — Women's 1500m (17:45)
Prudence racing at home against Kenya's danger woman. Middle distance race of the day.
🏃♀️ Samba-Mayela vs Ramokgopa — Women's 100m Hurdles (16:35)
French star power meets South African home spirit.
🎯 Enekwechi vs Blignaut — Men's Shot Put (16:40)
African record holder vs the home crowd's favourite.
🏹 Kolak vs the SA field — Women's Javelin (15:15)
Olympic champion ranked 35th in the world. Eight South Africans throwing at home. One big throw changes everything.
Who will you be watching?
Stay tuned for live updates through the afternoon
#simbineclassiccontinentaltour #akanisimbine #worldathletics #SouthAfricanRunners #trackandfield
