Lowvelders run for a good cause at Power of Love
The Power of Love Night Race is held every year to give back to the community in one way or another.
On Wednesday February 15, 392 people put on their running and walking shoes and took on the Power of Love Night Race at Mbombela Stadium, not only in attempt to shake off the previous day’s Valentine’s chocolates, but also to support a good cause.
Yolanda Odendaal started the race with Nelspruit Marathon Club in 2016 when she was the club’s chairperson. “The idea and goal behind the race were to generate funds for community projects, so that the runners can give back,” Odendaal said. She is the chairperson of Run/Walk for Life Nelspruit. 2023 was the first year Run/Walk for Life hosted this event.
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In total, about 392 runners signed up to participate for a cause, 192 in the 10km category and the remainder in the fun run. “We are very satisfied and grateful that the race was such a success, and would like to thank the runners, sponsors and all those who did their part to contribute,” she said.
Odendaal added that they have received loads of positive feedback. Many runners said they would race again next year.
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Samuel Mathebatha of Bella’s Running Club won the 10km race in a blazing time of 31:44, with Thulani Lekhuleni of the City of Mbombela Marathon Club in second place.
In the ladies’ 10km division, Zanele Sehohle also bagged a win for Bella’s, followed by another of City of Mbombela runner, Ntokozo Dlamini.
