WATCH: Over 2 000 runners take part in the 2025 PPS Alberton Road Race
The event not only celebrated athletic achievement but also strengthened community bonds, with families cheering along the route and volunteers ensuring a smooth race day experience.
Alberton residents and athletes from surrounding areas laced up their running shoes for the 2025 PPS Alberton Road Race, one of the town’s most anticipated sporting events, held on November 9.
Hosted by the Alberton Athletic Club, the annual race again brought together runners of all fitness levels to participate in the 4km fun run, 10km, and 21km events.
@albertonrecordHosted by the Alberton Athletic Club, the annual race again brought together runners of all fitness levels to participate in the 4km fun run, 10km, and 21km events. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za
The race kicked off at 06:00 from the Alberton Rugby Stadium, with over 2 000 runners tackling the 10km and 21km routes, while another 500 participants joined the 4km fun run.
All finishers received commemorative medals, while top performers were awarded cash prizes.
The event was held under the rules of Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA).
@albertonrecordThe race kicked off at 06:00 from the Alberton Rugby Stadium, with over 2 000 runners tackling the 10km and 21km routes, while another 500 participants joined the 4km fun run. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za♬ original sound – Alberton Record
Alberton Athletic Club chairperson, Mara Venter, expressed pride in the success of the event, saying, “It was wonderful to see so many runners celebrate fitness and community spirit. The PPS Alberton Road Race continues to grow each year, and we are grateful for everyone’s support, from runners and volunteers to our incredible sponsors.”
The winners were:
• 21km women: Omuhle Nthombituthi Kubkelza
• 21km men: Pheeha Desmond Mokgobu
• 10km women: Emma Browne
• 10km men: Dylan van der Merwe
• 10km women walker: Chilenge Thubelihe
• 10km men walker: Nicholas Baluka
Mara added that the club hopes to see even more community members joining next year’s race.
“Whether you’re running your first 4km or chasing a personal best in the 21km, this event is for everyone,” she said.
This year’s event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors including PPS, Manhour, Raceview Motors, Siraha Group, LJ&G Logistics, Mawer and Delport, G&S Insurance, AddShine, Rubrix, Oya Sweets, BGM Pharmaceutical, Bearing Man, Society Coffee, and Minutes Press Alberton.
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