Cross The Line Half-Marathon brings local runners together

Donald Mashamaite was victorious in the Cross The Line Half-Marathon, previously known as the Birchwood Half Marathon, when he crossed the finish line in 1:10:02.

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He was one of the thousands of running enthusiasts participating in the half-marathon that started at Food Lover’s Market on North Rand Road (sponsor) on the cold morning of April 16.

Second place went to Bright Mikolongwe from Benoni Northerns Athletics Club, who clocked 1:11:45. In third was Vincent Seng from the Bedfordview Athletics Club.

Kate van Jaarsveld pulled off another masterclass by winning the women’s 21km in 1:25:55. Tristan Torr came second with 1:33:21, and Kim Searle was third with 1:36:32.

Mashamaite said it was a tough race, but was happy to win.

“I’m very happy, and I thank God,” he said.

Van Jaarsveld said she ran an easy race.

“It’s always nice to win. I found the course fairly flat. There were one to two long uphills. I took the first lap easy, and then I increased my pace in the second lap.

“I didn’t find it challenging. It was a nice race. The marshals were friendly, and it was well-organised,” she said.

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A total of R8000 was raised for the Teddy Bear Foundations and stuffed teddy bears were collected for them.
Other results:

Men 21km

Veterans (40-49)

First: Vincent Seng (1:17:47). Second: Dumisani Ndlovu (11:23:01). Third: Johan Meyer (1:23:21)

Masters (50-59)

First: Joel Mathusane (1:20:45). Second: Eric Bergonzi (1:34:57). Third: Andrew Marukane (1:38:33)

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GrandMasters (60+)

First: Tony Silva (1:26:06)

Men 10km

First: Mayibongwe Ndlovu (0:32:57). Second: Letsepa Madume (0:33:38). Third: Tshepisi Khati (34:10).
Veterans

Siyavuya Thomas (0:35:23). Second: David Makinta (0:38:23). Third: Paul Hazelton (0:43:30).

Masters

First: Len Whiting (0:58:42). Second: Wilson Kgwete (1:01:07).

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GrandMasters

First: Alpheus Moloi (0:45:20)

Women 21km

Veterans

First: Patricia Gouws (1:36:45). Second: Susan Laybourn (1:52:13). Third: Sithembisile Ngoso (1:54:44).
Masters

First: Maria Bendana (1:43:17). Second: Susan Lesch (1:57:11). Third: Lilia de Melo (1:59:18).

GrandMasters

Ithuteng Boshoe (2:52:04).

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Women 10km

First: Nadia Lombaard (0:42:21). Second: Makoma Batji (0:53:16). Third: Kiana Pepler (0:45:26).
Veterans

First: Bongiwe Simelane (0:46:52). Second: Gaile Mendes (0:55:41). Third: Jolene Kloppers (0:56:02).

Masters

First: Catherin Larkin (0:51;43). Second: Ruth Smith: 1: 09:19.

GrandMasters

First: Ina Stasch (1:05:10).