IN PICTURES: Tommy Malone fun run draws enthusiastic runners
The race continues to attract participants of all fitness levels- from seasoned runners chasing personal bests to casual walkers simply out for a good time.
Laughter, encouragement and energy filled the route during the annual Tommy Malone Memorial Race.
A lively crowd of 390 runners and walkers hit the streets of Boksburg on October 19 for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run, which kicked off at the Boksburg Stadium.
Despite the cloudy skies, the festive atmosphere proved once again why the annual event is a firm favourite on the local running calendar.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Brakpan twins Caleb and Megan-Ann Roberts stole the spotlight, sprinting across the finish line to claim the men’s and women’s 7.5km fun run titles respectively. Their strong performances added a competitive spark to what was otherwise a relaxed and community-driven race.
Among those lacing up their running shoes for the first time was 55-year-old Charmaine Human from Delmore.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
“My friend, who did the 15km, encouraged me to do it,” she said with a big smile as she caught her breath along the route.
“I usually do the parkrun in Pretoria, and when she asked me if I knew about the Tommy Malone Race, I went and did some research. I then decided to take part, but only in the 7.5km. I do this to make myself feel better and to live a healthier life. My experience has been out of the top drawer. The weather played along beautifully, and I enjoyed every moment.”
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Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Laughter, encouragement and energy filled the route during the annual Tommy Malone Memorial Race
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Participants of all ages and fitness levels joined in the fun run.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Excitement filled the air as participants hit the road for the annual Tommy Malone event.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Charmaine Human took park in the Tommy Malone race for the first time.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
Runners and walkers set off under cloudy skies for the 7.5km Tommy Malone Memorial Fun Run at Boksburg Stadium.
