A Return to the Southern Tip: One Runner’s Voet van Afrika Story
Voet Van Afrika 2025: The Toughest Race with the Warmest Heart is Almost Here! A Return to the Southern Tip: One Runner’s Voet van Afrika Story You can read the original story by Stuart Mann by clicking here. There’s something magnetic about the Voet van Afrika Marathon. Set in the southernmost reaches of Africa, surrounded […]
Voet Van Afrika 2025: The Toughest Race with the Warmest Heart is Almost Here!
Voet Van Afrika 2025: The Toughest Race with the Warmest Heart is Almost Here! Voet Van Afrika 2025: The Toughest Race with the Warmest Heart is Almost Here! Runners, joggers, brisk walkers and brave souls—it’s that time again! The countdown has officially begun for the 2025 Voet Van Afrika, and the energy in the Overberg […]
What makes Voet van Afrika so special?
What makes Voet van Afrika so special? What makes Voet van Afrika so special? The countdown to the 2025 Voet Van Afrika Event has officially begun, and the energy is already building in the streets of this iconic Overberg town. As South Africa’s southernmost marathon, the Voet van Afrika isn’t just a race — it’s a rite […]
Media Release – NEW ROUTE FOR 21.1KM
Media Release NEW ROUTE FOR 21.1KM Media Release – NEW ROUTE FOR 21.1KM Due to rain storms and flooding our usual 21.1km has unfortunately been rendered unsafe and impractical for the half marathon athletes. Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants is our top priority, after careful consideration the Voet van Afrika NPC have […]
Xolani Luvuno – Amputee Runner
Xolani Luvuno Amputee Runner Xolani Luvuno – Amputee Runner We are inspired by Xolani’s story Xolani’s story from a drug addict to the champion that he became, was not the story of a young man’s rehabilitation, but of his TRANSFORMATION. Abandoned by his parents, Xolani was raised by a grandmother and an uncle. He became […]
Runners 5 tips to prep yourself for race day – with 1 month to go
5 tips to prep for race day Runners 5 tips to prep yourself for race day – with 1 month to go Are you prepared for the toughest race with the warmest heart? Whether you’re confident and feeling fit for this race; or whether you’re still a little unsure of yourself – here are 5 […]
Overcoming an overberg mountain – on crutches
HERO RACING STORIES Xolani Luvuno Overcoming an overberg mountain – on crutches In 2018, the Voet van Afrika Marathon celebrated our 40th race. So it was fitting that we were joined by celebrity athletes, including amputee athlete, Xolani Luvuno. Xolani completed the full marathon, including a tough climb over our Overberg mountains – on crutches […]
