Runners take on challenging route
As many as 2 500 runners took part in the 2023 Hillcrest Marathon and Half-Marathon.
HILLCREST and Winston Park roads were filled with an array of club colours as runners from across the country took part in the 2023 Hillcrest Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday, February 12.
Around 2 500 runners set off at 05:00 in the morning to tackle the challenging route.
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Dion Ross from Maxed Elite was the men’s winner in the 42.2km marathon while 2018 Comrades winner Ann Ashworth was the winner of the ladies’ race.
In the 21.1km half-marathon, first home in the men’s race was Sphamandla Nkosi of Xcel Running Club. The ladies’ race was won by 2022 Comrades gold medallist Janie Grundling.
Runners on the day were kept well hydrated with a number of refreshment stations hosted by very vocal and supportive volunteers from local companies and organisations. There were also many local residents out on the route supporting the runners.
“Hillcrest Villagers would like to thank all the volunteers, runners and supporters who made the event a success,” said Warren Kidgell, Hillcrest Villagers’ chairman.
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