It has been a major year. With the Abbott World Marathon Majors growing from 6 to 8 (and soon 9), there are so many adventures and choices to be made. After many years, I became a 6 star finisher in 2023 and wrote “How to Become a World Marathon six star finisher”. Then on completion … More A Major Year – My 2026 World Marathon Majors
When I wrote my original blog: How to Become a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher, the world felt big, but the Abbott World Marathon Majors felt familiar. Six cities. Six stories. Six finish lines that shaped my identity as a runner. My journey began in 2011 after finally getting on the start line for … More From Six Stars to Eight: And the Journey to Nine
Cape Town Marathon 2026 is working towards being Africa’s first major. This year was a very important year for the marathon. It was set for the final assessment in 2025, but unfortunately the race was cancelled because of a storm. The decision was made to defer entries for runners, and also allow 2026 to be … More Cape Town Marathon 2026
After completing the World Marathon Majors Six Star Journey at Tokyo Marathon in 2023, I am mindful about how daunting the task can be. I have been approached by a number of people asking if it is possible for an average every day runner to complete the World Marathon Majors and become a Six Star … More How to become a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher
On the 24th August 2021 it was announced that the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon had become a candidate race for the World Marathon Majors. This prompted lots of questions about the Majors and the Six-star medal, and speculation that there are now Seven stars. This news does not change anything for the World Marathon Majors, … More Abbott World Marathon Majors – what’s next?