Ugandan legend believes modern road running has become " a team sport", with Sunday's Absa Durban 10K offering the perfect stage for the world's best to work together in pursuit of Africa's first sub-27-minute men's race.

On July 12 2026, Mokoka and Mulaudzi will reignite their rivalry with Olympic champion Cheptegei in a historic rematch, eight years after their memorable 2018 Durban race.

Eliud Kipchoge came to South Africa to inspire. Joshua Cheptegei arrives in Durban this weekend with victory, records and the strongest 10km field ever assembled on African soil…