One 5km, Four Ways to Run: Choose Your Boxer Super Run Joburg Wave

Taking place at **Marks Park Sports Club **on Sunday, 15 November 2026, the Boxer Super Run Joburg gives runners the freedom to choose the start wave that best matches their goals, ability and preferred race-day experience.

With four dedicated start waves on offer, there’s more than one way to take on the Boxer Super Run. While entry to the ELITE WOMEN and ELITE MEN waves is by invitation only, runners can choose between the OPEN WAVE and SUPER SOCIAL WAVE, depending on how they want to tackle the 5km.

“The Boxer Super Run is all about giving people the freedom to experience 5km running in their own way,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “Whether you’re chasing a personal best in the Open Wave, bringing a group of friends or colleagues together in the Super Social Wave, or lining up among the country’s top athletes in the Elite Race, there is a place for everyone on the Boxer Super Run start line. Each wave brings its own energy, but together they create the unique atmosphere that makes this event so special.”

Highlighting the inclusive nature of the event, Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing at Boxer Superstores, says: “The Boxer Super Run is a celebration of everything that makes 5km running so enjoyable. Some participants will arrive with a time goal, others will be taking on their first 5km, while many will simply want to spend the morning having fun with the people around them. We love seeing all of these runners come together at the Boxer Super Run and create an atmosphere that is welcoming, energetic and full of personality.”

For runners ready to race against the clock, the OPEN WAVE gets underway at 07:00. Designed for participants who want a more competitive 5km experience without competing in the elite field, the wave is ideal for club runners, school teams and runners chasing a personal best. It provides an opportunity to test your fitness, push your pace and enjoy the competitive energy of race day.

One 5km, Four Ways to Run: Choose Your Boxer Super Run Joburg Wave. Image supplied by PR company.

For those who prefer to run, walk and have fun, the SUPER SOCIAL WAVE offers a more relaxed approach to the 5km. Starting between 08:00 and 09:30, the wave is perfect for families, friends, colleagues, charities and social groups looking to enjoy the event together. There is no pressure to chase the clock – participants can walk, jog, laugh, take in the atmosphere and make the most of their Boxer Super Run experience. Dressing up and showing off your personality is encouraged, with the Super Social Wave adding plenty of colour and character to the day.

The action then shifts to the ELITE WOMEN at 09:45, followed by the ELITE MEN at 10:00, as invited athletes take on the 5km in pursuit of the Boxer Super Run Joburg titles. These highly competitive races will showcase some of South Africa’s leading road runners, with spectators able to witness the speed, tactics and intensity of elite 5km racing up close.

“With four distinct waves, participants can choose the Boxer Super Run experience that is right for them,” adds Pillay. “Whether you’re chasing a fast time, challenging yourself to achieve a personal goal or simply looking forward to a fun day out with your favourite people, the Boxer Super Run Joburg has a place for you. That’s what makes this event such a special celebration of 5km running.”

EVENT INFORMATION**: 2026 Boxer Super Run**

Boxer Super Run DURBAN

Date:

Sunday 18 October 2026

Boxer Super Run JOBURG

Date:

Sunday 15 November 2026

Distance:

5km

Start:

Orange Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg

Finish Venue:

Marks Park Sports Club

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

10:30 / 1KM KIDS RACE

Entries Close: SOLD OUT

Boxer Super Run DURBAN

&

Boxer Super Run JOBURG

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

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