The 2023 Soweto Marathon will take place with a new sponsor, a broadcaster and lower entry fees on November 5, organisers announced on Wednesday, saying they were targeting 50,000 entrants.
African Bank has taken over as the title sponsor for five years after the withdrawal of Old Mutual a few years ago.
Entry fees have been reduced to R380 from R550 for the marathon, R300 from R450 for the 21.1km and R280 from R350 for the 10km.
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