Rozanne Wilsnach, Hannie Scholtz, Sonna van Zyl, and Lurenco and Beatrice van Zyl (from the AP Kerk) were part of the group who helped with the entries for the two runs. Photo: Daleen Naude.
Middelburg was alive with fun and fitness at the AP Kerk Crazy Hat Valentine’s Run, hosted by Run Walk for Life and Naomi Steenkamp at the Middelburg Country Club.
A few participants donned the silliest, most creative hats while taking part in the 4.9km fun run.
From young kids to seasoned runners, everyone left with a smile and a medal to match.
Lucky Thotsitsi (Nkangala Athletics Academy –NAA) won the 10km men’s open and Roxanne Oosthuizen (Nedbank) the women’s open race.
The full results of the event are featured in the last published Middelburg Observer.
The video and photos show happy runners, colourful hats, and medal winners celebrating their efforts.
The team from Run/Walk for Life were the host of the event. Photo: Daleen Naude.And off they go! The start of the 10km race. Photo: Daleen Naude.
Roxanne Oosthuizen taking a break after she won the 10km race. Photo: Daleen Naude.The players from the Middelburg Rugby Club who participated in the 4.9km Fun Run. Albert Hanekom, Dylan Reynecke, Hektor van Aard, Armand Els, and Henk (Kuite) Wessels.Pule Mabaso (Nkangala Athletics Academy) won the men’s junior race. Photo: Dalee Naude.Des Jelliman and Lloyd Mbhombi (Middelburg Marathon Club) congratulating each other after the finished the 10km race. Photo: Daleen Naude.Dylan Reynecke and Albert Hanekom finishing the 4.9 Fun Run. Photo: Daleen Naude.Graham Malinga (Eskom Athletics Club) came third in the open category and was the winner of the 40+ category. Photo: Daleen Naude.
Run Walk for Life hosted the AP Kerk Middelburg Crazy Hat Valentine’s Run at Middelburg Country Club! From 10km athletes to 4.9km fun runners, here’s all the action! Catch the full story in Friday’s Middelburg Observer and later this week on our website! CrazyHatRun, ValentinesRun, MiddelburgObserver, RunWalkForLife, MiddelburgEvents, FunRun, 10kmRun, MiddelburgCountryClub
Lucky Tstotetsi (Nkangala Athletics Academy) won the Men’s Open. Photo: Emmanuel Mabaso.Johan Grobler helping with some plasters after Henco Lourens fell near the finish line of the 10km race. Photo: Daleen Naude.Surina and James de Wet. Photo: Daleen Naude.The Women’s Open winners. Otilia Nhapimbe (Eskom) third, Roxanne Oosthuizen (Nedbank) first and Khethiwe Mlangeni (NAA) second. Photo: Daleen Naude.A few young kids did the 4.9 on their bicycles. Photo: Daleen Naude.Tshepiso Mokwena (Midack). Photo: Daleen Naude.Thea du plessis, Wilma van Rensburg and Annatjie du Plessis walked the 4.9 Fun Run with their funny hats. Photo: Daleen Naude.The Van Rensburg couple doing the 4.9km Fun Run.Lenette van der Merwe, Chemine van der Merwe and Patrick Gericke (Midack) showing off their interesting hats. Photo: Daleen Naude.Danelle Coetzer and Danika Taljaard finishing the 4.9 Fun Run. Photo: Daleen Naude.Young and old of one family in action at the 4.9km Fun Run. Photo: Daleen Naude.Estelle Wessels (MMC) winner of the Walker category. Photo: Daleen Naude.Hennie Lourens (MMC) won the 60+ category. Photo: Daleen Naude.Henry Claassens (Coaldust) won the Walker category. Photo: Daleen Naude.One of the runners of the 4.9km Fun Run coming in strong. Photo: Daleen Naude.Leonie Buitendach (Middelburg Marathon Club) was the 50+ women’s winner. She received her prize from Minister Armand van Zyl. Photo: Daleen Naude.
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Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express.
In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career.
As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
