Khosa Road Runners cross the finish line at the Comrades

From Krugersdorp to KZN, the Khosa Road Runners (KRR) showed unwavering determination when 12 of its 13 participating members completed the iconic Comrades Marathon on Sunday, June 8.

Suellen Prinsloo, vice-chairperson of KRR, described the race as a major success for the club.

For Ntsebeng Letuma – affectionately known as Tumi – it was a deeply personal triumph as she crossed the finish line of her very first Comrades.

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“The run was incredibly tough, but it was worth every step. After 60km, my legs couldn’t go any further, but my mental strength carried me. I’m proud to have done this in honour of both my late mom and daughter,” she shared.

Inspired by her achievement, Tumi is already looking ahead to 2026, hoping to run again and earn the prestigious back-to-back medal.

Seasoned Comrades runner Pierre Adriaanse, who has completed the race multiple times, was unfortunately unable to finish this year. Still, his spirit remains unshaken.

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“We are incredibly proud of all the hard work and consistency shown by our Comrades runners,” Suellen added.

“This is the result of nearly a year’s worth of dedication – training, qualifying marathons, and all the preparation that goes into it.”

The club’s finishers are as follows:

• Edward Siribane – 8:06:25 – Bill Rowan medal
• Pieter Venter – 10:15:20 – bronze medal
• Robert Atkinson – 10:27:55 – bronze (back-to-back)
• Larisa Liebenberg – 11:12:39 – Vic Clapham medal (back-to-back)
• Jacqui Drotsky – 11:31:24 – Vic Clapham medal
• Suellen Prinsloo – 11:40:53 – Vic Clapham medal
• James Carle – 11:40:54 – Vic Clapham medal
• Abrie Senekal – 11:42:34 – Vic Clapham medal
• Jeremy Tibbles – 11:44:01 – Vic Clapham medal
• Ntsebeng Letuma – 11:48:59 Vic Clapham medal
• Neil Campbell – 11:55:06 – Vic Clapham medal
• Joseph Rachoene – 11:58:17 – Vic Clapham medal

TEASER: After months of hard work, Khosa Road Runners reap the rewards at the Comrades Marathon.