Hopetown Running Club

25/05/2026

The entries are flying like hotcakes....
Be there or be told, 21km will soon sell out also.

click on the link below 👇🏽
https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=7684

07/05/2026

🚨 AGW Long Run Safety First 🚨

As we count down to the AGW Long Run & Comrades Send-Off, your safety on the road is non-negotiable. 🏃‍♂️💚

✔️ Wear a headlight to see ahead
✔️ Use reflective gear so motorists can see you
✔️ Dress appropriately for the weather
✔️ Run in groups where possible

Let’s show up prepared, visible, and responsible. This is not just about distance — it’s about making it back home safely.

📅 09 May 2026
⏰ 05:30 A.M.
📍 Rugga Park, Verwoerd Park, Kimberley (Frances Baard District)
📍Deben Police Station, Kathu (JTG District)

07/05/2026

📅 AGW Calendar – May 2026

A full month of action awaits for Athletics Griqualand West! From cross country leagues and road races to the ASA Marathon Championships and our Comrades Send-Off Long Run, May is packed with opportunities for athletes across all disciplines 🏃🏽‍♂️💙

We encourage all athletes, clubs and supporters to take note of the upcoming events and plan accordingly.

⚠️ Important: Please confirm details with event organisers as dates and arrangements may be subject to change.

Let’s continue to show up, compete and grow athletics across the province!

05/05/2026

18/04/2026

11/04/2026

🏃‍♂️🔥 AGW 21.1KM & 5KM CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE HERE! 🔥🏃‍♀️

Get ready to test your speed, endurance, and championship spirit!

The AGW 21.1km & 5km Championships will take place as part of the Kuruman Running Club Freedom Run, serving as a qualifier for the ASA Championships.

📅 Date: 25 April 2026
⏰ Time: 05:00
📍 Venue: Wrenchville Stadium

✅ Only athletes with a 2026 ASA License can qualify.
⏱ Check the qualifying standards on the poster and make sure you’re race ready!

Whether you’re chasing qualification, a personal best, or championship glory — this is your moment.

For more information contact the AGW Office: 📞 079 230 7757

11/04/2026

Son of the Soil.
A Product of HTRC Development 👏🙌
Congratulations Arthur Jantjies 🙌👏

🏁 Ultra Marathon Champion Crowned! 🏁

The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD South Africa has its 2026 Ultra Marathon men’s winner 👏

🥇 Arthur Jantjies crosses the line in an incredible 03:09:25 representing Pan African Resources to claim victory!

A phenomenal performance on the world’s most beautiful marathon stage.

05/04/2026

Maxime Chaumeton is taking South African distance running up a level.

With each race, he keeps showing what he’s capable of. Finishing 5th in a strong field in France, he improved his own national 5km record by another six seconds 13:06 — a clear sign of how consistent he’s been against top competition.

What stands out even more is how close he is to something special. He’s now just six seconds away from becoming the first South African to run under 13 minutes on the road — a barrier that’s been out of reach for years.

He’s already made history as the only South African to break 27 minutes for 10km on the road, which says a lot about his strength and range.

This isn’t just a good run of form — he’s building something. And right now, Chaumeton looks focused on pushing the standard of South African road running even further. Maxime Chaumeton