2020 Edenvale Marathon a success
“We had some great feedback from the community posted on social media.”
Thousands of runners took to the streets when they competed in the Edenvale Marathon.
Hosted by Rand Road Warriors on March 8 the marathon saw runners of all ages take part in the day’s events.
Race organiser Sharron Holton said the event, held in partnership with Staminogro, was phenomenal.
Although not all of those who registered attended the event, it was still one of the largest marathons in the club’s history.
On the day runners could run a 42km marathon, a 21km half marathon, a 10km or a 5km fun run.
“In recent years the Edenvale Marathon saw an increase in participants whereas running events saw a slight decrease in numbers,” said Holton.
Top three men who completed the marathon.
• Thabiso Kemang Khunonyane 2.30.16.
• Hlasa Vincent Seng 2.35.07.
• Mpho Raphael Ndlovu 2.35.45.
Top three women who completed the marathon.
• Jenniffer Koech 2.56.48.
• Megan Dempster 3.04.46.
• Salome cooper 3.05.16.
Top three men who completed the half marathon.
• Lucky Mohale 1.08.08.
• Eliud Biwott.1.08.10.
• Derocious Makhobalo 1.09.52.
Top three women who completed the half marathon.
• Cobie Smith 1.25.52.
• Yolande Maclean 1.26.55.
• Caroline Josten 1.27.38.
The first three runners to complete the 10km run.
• Mkhuhlane James Mgcina 0.35.10.
• Mahlomola Nchee. 0.35.17.
• Royal Mabika 0.36.20.
Holton thanked all of the sponsors, the volunteers and vendors who assisted in making the day come together.
“We had some great feedback from the community posted on social media.”
The funds raised by the marathon are reinvested into the town as donations to various organisations.
Member of the running club, Jackie Allen, explained that the donations will be handed over to the various organisations in the weeks to come.
She said several expenses need to be paid before donations can be allocated.
Holton thanked everyone who played a part in making sure the event ran smoothly and went according to plan.
She thanked the community on behalf of the club for being patient and tolerant of the day’s proceedings.
“It took us months to plan the event and many hours of hard work to pull it off.”
