Eastern Province Athletics

16/06/2026

… and just like that, it’s a wrap on launch day! 🔥

Thank you everyone for pulling up and bringing the fire today. The energy was unmatched. This is what community looks like.

Ready to join the movement? Register now and run/walk with thousands of women on race day.

www.sparwomenschallenge.co.za

See you at the start line on 26 September 2026!👟✨

SPAR Women's Challenge Gqeberha
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

16/06/2026

A message from Mr. Selby Thabethe, President of Eastern Province Athletics;

Thank you SPAR for believing in women in athletics. Your partnership makes this race possible for thousands of women in our province.

From all of us at Eastern Province Athletics: We see you. We appreciate you. We run with you 👟 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️.

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

🎉 TODAY ONLY: R150 ENTRIES! 🎉

The SPAR Women’s Challenge Gqeberha 2026 is here! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Meet us at SUPERSPAR Waterfront today from 9am to 12pm. Grab your R50 discount coupon and pay for your entry in-store to get the R150 price.

Our team will be there to help you register online on the day.

Save R50, but only today! Don’t miss out 🔥

16/06/2026

Watch this and tell me your legs aren’t itching to run already!! 😤🕺

See why next week’s gonna be SPECIAL.

The streets of Nelson Mandela Bay are CALLING 📢

Entries close next week Wednesday, 24 June 2026. Enter now: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1593563433

13/06/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!! ⏳🔥

2 WEEKS TO GO until NMB Half Marathon takes over GQ!

Half Marathon + 5km + 1-Mile SA Champs... which one are you running?

Entries STILL open but not for long 👉 https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1593563433

Don’t wait for “later”. Later is now!!! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

12/06/2026

🔥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ THE BAYRELAY CHALLENGE IS ON! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥

This Youth Day, Tuesday, 16 June 2026, gather your teammates, classmates, friends, family, and club members and be part of one of the most exciting team events on the EPA calendar – the BayRelay!

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a social athlete, or simply looking for a fun way to spend the public holiday, the BayRelay is all about teamwork, camaraderie, and club spirit!

🏆 Current Club Challenge Standings
🥇 Achilles Running Club – 7 teams entered
🥈 Ikhamva Athletics Club – 4 teams entered

The question is...

👀 Which club is going to step up and challenge them?
👀 Which school will enter the most teams?
👀 Who will earn the bragging rights as the BayRelay Team Champions?

This is your chance to represent your club, school, workplace, family, or group of friends and be part of an unforgettable day of running and fun!

📢 Clubs – challenge your rivals!
📢 Schools – challenge neighboring schools!
📢 Parents – challenge your children!
📢 Teachers – challenge your learners!

The clock is ticking and team entries are filling up!

💥 ENTER NOW
💥 BUILD YOUR TEAM
💥 ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE

12/06/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ **GOOD LUCK TO ALL EPA ATHLETES HEADING TO COMRADES!** 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

This Sunday, 14 June, hundreds of athletes from EPA-affiliated clubs will take on the challenge of a lifetime at the **Comrades Marathon – The Ultimate Human Race**!

Eastern Province Athletics would like to wish every runner the very best as you make your way to Durban and prepare to tackle this iconic race. Your dedication, commitment, and countless hours of training have earned you your place on the start line.

As you journey from **Durban to Pietermaritzburg**, remember to enjoy every moment, trust your preparation, and run with pride. Whether you're chasing a personal best, a medal, or simply the finish line, you have already achieved something remarkable.

👏 Travel safely.
👏 Run strongly.
👏 Support one another.
👏 Return home safely.

We are incredibly proud of all our athletes representing their clubs and our province on one of the world's greatest running stages.

**Good luck and all the best for a successful Comrades Marathon!**

💙💛

11/06/2026