Joshua Cheptegei and Stephen Mokoka to run in FNB Durban 10km CITYSURFRUN

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It has been billed as the fastest 10km road race in the world for 2017 and the organisors of the FNB Durban 10km CITYSURFRUN on 8 October have every intention of making it happen with the announcement of the two first big name signings that will race through the streets of Durban on 8 October.

Leading the South African contingent is SA 10KM record holder Stephen Mokoka who was delighted to hear that a R300 000 bonus was up for grabs for the National Record.

The other huge signing is World Championship 10 000m Silver Medalist, Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda.

Athletics Journalist Manfred Seidler caught up with both athletes.
6 Sep 2017 4AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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