Hundreds brave Ermelo cold for GSDM 3-in-1 Marathon

The ninth GSDM 3-in-1 Marathon delivered strong participation, prize money and energetic competition despite cold morning conditions.

May 18, 2026

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

Men’s category winners stand together after the GSDM 3-in-1 Marathon in Ermelo. — The men’s category winners of the GSDM 3-in-1 Marathon celebrate their achievements after the event in Ermelo. Photo: Supplied/GSDM

Hundreds of runners gathered in Ermelo on Saturday, for the ninth GSDM 3-in-1 Marathon despite cold and misty weather conditions.

The event attracted elite athletes and social runners from across South Africa, as well as participants from Kenya and the Kingdom of Eswatini.

The marathon recorded increased participation compared to last year’s event.

Women’s category winners stand together after the GSDM 3-in-1 Marathon in Ermelo. — The women’s category winners of the GSDM 3-in-1 Marathon celebrate their achievements after the event in Ermelo. Photo: Supplied/GSDM

Winners included Ziphindile Dlamini and Simon Sibeko in the 42.2km category, Salome Cooper and Samkelo Ngobese in the 21.1km race, and Sibongiseni Maseko and Reitumetse Likosane in the 10km event.

A total of R88 500 in prize money was awarded across multiple categories, while every finisher received a medal.

Get the full results and winning times in Highvelder’s printed edition.

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May 18, 2026

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.