The City of Johannesburg, under the leadership of the Executive Mayor, Dada Morero, conducted a constructive engagement with African Bank, the primary sponsor of the Soweto Marathon, and the Soweto Marathon Trust . This meeting extended into the early hours of this morning as all parties involved endeavoured to resolve the current impasse over the Soweto Marathon, known as The Peoples Race.
The dispute centered around the ownership and control of the race . All stakeholders reiterated their mutual commitment to safeguarding the future, stability, and enduring legacy of this iconic marathon, which takes place at Nasrec this morning.
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department JMPD is reminding residents and commuters to plan for todays Soweto Marathon, as several roads will be affected. The marathon will feature 42km, 21km, and 10km distances.