Runner's World South Africa

Runner's World is internationally respected as the leading authority on the sport. It provides the runner and health enthusiast with expert advice on training, motivation, nutrition, injuries and equipment. It also contains race calendars and reports. Runner's World is enjoyed by dedicated runners and other athletes who use running to enhance their fitness. The articles contain information on the latest events and discover the stars and personalities behind the scenes. The magazine provides advice from the best coaches, and exercise programmes focused on any level.

New Year, New You! • Dream… plan… execute. 2026? Here we come!

Chasing Waterfalls • Rachel Boswell enjoys an experience far beyond running at the Victoria Falls Marathon.

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Best In Shoe • This is how much faster you’ll run in supershoes!

Swim, Bike, Run… Fun! • Gauteng’s premier cross triathlon is all set to be bigger and better in 2026. Get in on the action at the Auto&General Xtri at Steyn City on 21 February.

Learn To Love The Run • Get-Going Tips For The New, Sceptical Or Reluctant Runner.

Clubbing

How To Find Create Your Paces

My Mom Turned Her Life Around and Started Running. It Helped Me Forgive Her.

My Running Life

UNKNOWN PLEASURES • Elite runner turned award-winning science journalist and author Alex Hutchinson on how running fulfils a human need to explore the unknown that’s hard-wired into our DNA.

Running MADE Easy

Sweat The Details • Profligate perspirer Duncan Craig wipes his brow and dives deep into the science of sweat to discover how savvy moisture management and strategic hydration can boost running performance.

HE TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO ‘RUN LIKE A DEAD OCTOPUS.’ IT’S ODDLY GENIUS. • I scrolled through the most dubious ‘advice’ on social media to find the stuff that’ll actually make you a better runner.

53 Best Races To Run In 2026

Reader Report

2026 Shoe Buyers Guide • Running shoe development is reaching new levels, and this can only benefit consumers. RW Shoe Editor Geoffrey Crow breaks down the trends, the science and the future of running’s most essential gear item.

Race

Train

Running Mantras For Life