Your
Race.
Our
Legacy.
Fifty years of setting the pace in Boksburg. Whether you are chasing a PB or your first 5km, we provide the platform for your personal best.
Legacy
Founded in 1975, BAC has been the heartbeat of Boksburg running for five decades. We celebrate a heritage built on every sunrise run and every personal best.
Philosophy
Whether you are training for your first 5km or your tenth Comrades, our club provides the structure, safety, and support you need to reach the finish line.
Since 1975
A Community Built For Results
We are more than just a running club: we are a collective of athletes dedicated to the sport, the city, and each other.
Multi-Discipline Mastery
From the rhythmic pace of road running to the technical grit of track and cross-country, we cater for every athletic ambition.
The Comrades Launchpad
Utilise our flagship events and long-standing sponsorships to prime your performance. Our races act as the definitive last long run for the country's elite.
Proven Resilience
Born during a turbulent era, our club chose principle over convenience: moving our base away from Prince George Park to protest the segregation of black athletes. We did not just survive: we endured to become one of the premier athletic institutions in the country.
Our History
Five Decades of Enduring Passion, Principle, and Pace
Established in 1975 by local pioneers Steve de Bod and Comrades Marathon champion Tommy Malone, Boksburg Athletic Club was born out of a vital necessity to create a unified home for track, cross-country, and road running. More than a sporting institution, our true identity was forged by a definitive, historic stand against social injustice during a turbulent era in South African history. When the local town council attempted to deny black athletes the use of training facilities at Prince George Park, the club refused to compromise its core values for the sake of convenience. In a bold act of solidarity and protest, our members made the courageous decision to move our entire operational base away from the ground, choosing exile over exclusion to safeguard the dignity of every runner. This enduring legacy of resilience, principle, and inclusivity cemented our reputation, transforming a local running group into one of the country's most respected and unified athletic institutions.
Over the subsequent fifty years, this foundation of strength allowed the club to flourish under Central Gauteng Athletics and Athletics South Africa governance. Our volunteer-driven culture birthed the world-renowned Colgate Road Race, which evolved from a modest, sponsorless 10-mile run in 1976 into an absolute flagship event on the national calendar. Backed by an enduring partnership with Colgate, it now stands as one of the largest fixtures in the country: acting as the definitive final long-distance training run for thousands of athletes preparing to conquer the Comrades Marathon.
We chose exile over exclusion: walking away from our original home ground to stand firmly alongside our teammates and safeguard the dignity of every runner.
The Road Ahead: 2026 Racing Calendar
The Road to the Finish Line starts here.
Navigating the South African racing calendar requires more than just fitness - it requires a plan. Boksburg Athletic Club remains committed to getting every 'Boksie' to the start line prepared and the finish line proud.
Below, you will find a curated directory of essential fixtures. This includes critical Prep Races (qualifiers and long-run milestones), the legendary Two Oceans and Comrades Marathons, and our very own flagship event - the Colgate Road Race.
Use the links below to access official registration portals, race flyers, and club-specific announcements.
