Fresh off winning another provincial cross country title this past weekend, Kabelo Mulaudzi is confident of clinching a record third consecutive Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES victory and a seventh straight Series podium when he lines up at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday, 24 August 2025.

Mulaudzi underlined his credentials as the overwhelming favourite to breast the tape in the nation’s capital by winning the Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) Cross Country 4km title in Germiston on Saturday 16 August.

Opting to skip his main 10km event over which he is the defending SA Champion to run the shorter race, the Boxer Athletics Club top runner delivered a typically measured performance, crossing the finish line ahead of 1500m specialist Sibusiso Msibi and the up and coming Fernando Macavele. Speaking after the race, the 27-year-old reported that he was pleased with his effort which served as a time trial before Sunday’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K.

“Everything started with cross country when I was still young. That’s the foundation for me,” Mulaudzi said explaining his love affair with cross country. “The race was tactical because this is not my event. I knew that the guys are faster than I am, so I had to come out and enjoy the race because I always run a 4km time trial the week before an Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES race. I’m happy.”

Coached by Richard Mayer, the PUMA athlete is enjoying a profitable 2025 season which included a bronze medal at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Senior Track and Field Championship over 5000m and a personal best 27:41 on the way to victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K.

Add to that his latest cross country triumph over middle-distance speed specialists, along with the confidence gained from winning both the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Cape Town and Durban races, and it’s easy to see why ‘Mr Podium,’ as he is affectionately known, has his sights set on a third consecutive Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K podium finish at the Union Buildings, following his victory at the inaugural 2023 event and 3^rd place position last year.

In closing, Mulaudzi adds: “This was a time trial for me. I just came here and won the race so I can be ready for next week. Next week is the big one. I hope I can run well and win three in a row and I’ll be happy.”

“Kabelo Mulaudzi is enjoying a fantastic 2025 season, building on his reputation as one of South Africa’s most consistent and exciting athletes,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “We are proud to welcome him back to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, an event where he has already made his mark with a memorable victory at the inaugural race in 2023 and a strong third place finish last year. Kabelo always brings incredible energy and determination to the series, and his presence not only raises the level of competition but also inspires the thousands of runners who line up alongside him. We wish him all the very best as he returns to Tshwane, and we cannot wait to see him in action at the Union Buildings on race day.”

EVENT DATES: 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES

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About the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES 

A proudly South African mass participation road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES has been revolutionizing the sport since 2015.  A road running celebration like no other, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES comprises five unique events namely the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K (launched in 2023), Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (launched in 2015), the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (launched in 2017), Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K (launched in 2023) and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016). A diverse road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES integrates businesses, families, investment in community, world class achievement and fun for all participants. For further information please visit https://runyourcityseries.com/