Fast times and fierce competition at TRACN4 Elands Valley Marathon
Elite runners produced impressive performances at the scenic TRACN4 Elands Valley Marathon on Saturday, with Tebogo Pulusa claiming victory in the 42.2km race
The annual TRACN4 Elands Valley Marathon attracted competitive runners and produced exciting racing across multiple categories on Saturday. Athletes battled through the demanding but scenic route as top runners from clubs across the country chased podium positions.
In the main 42.2km marathon, Tebogo Pulusa delivered an outstanding performance to secure the overall senior men’s title.
The results are as follows:
42.2km
Men
Senior men: Tebogo Pulusa (Dwarsrivier Mine AC) 02:13:03, Peter Muthubi (Impala Marathon Club) 02:16:23, Mohau Rasogo (Impala Marathon Club) 02:16:34, Thomas Ekiru 02:16:53, Tebogo Segalagala (Danville Development AC) 02:17:42.
40–49: Pieter Muthubi (Impala Marathon Club) 02:16:23, Thomas Ekiru 02:16:53.
50–59: Herbet Mokgala 02:33:42, Moris Maiga (Bellas AC) 02:33:53.
60+: Jabulani Gamede (Boksburg AC) 02:55:55, Shaun Meiklejohn (Hilton Harriers) 03:02:55.
Women
Senior women: Leandre van der Merwe (Vital Fitness) 02:50:30, Wilda de Klerk (Hollywood AC GN) 02:51:59, Sindile Chili (Hollywood AC CN) 02:52:06, Anja Heenop (Vaal AC) 02:54:00, Melissa Jansen van Vuuren (Hollywood AC CN) 02:54:33.
40–49: Jeannie Henderson (Nedbank Running Club CG) 02:55:40, Christina Silale (Boksburg AC) 03:01:22.
50–59: Mitsie van der Westhuizen (Easy Equities Born 2 Run GC) 02:59:04, Elizabeth Potter (Boxer AC) 03:03:53.
60+: Karen Brough (Boxer AC) 03:39:49, Elizabeth Potter (Phobians) 03:48:39.
21.1km
Men
Senior men: Abednigo Mashaba (Uniwisp) 01:04:54, Rirhandzu Rhangani (SAPG AC) 01:05:01, Jacob Kiplagat (Nedbank) 01:06:44.
40–49: Rirhandzu Rhangani (SAPG AC) 01:05:01, Ntutuko Masego (Nedbank Running Club MPU) 01:12:39.
50–59: Sibusiso Vilane (Born To Win AC) 01:26:45, Alphios Motloung (Nelspruit Marathon Club) 01:29:54.
60+: Nehemia Mtsweni 01:26:58, Sonny Leopeng (Lesedi AC) 01:43:19.
Junior men: Sizwe Mwale 01:08:13, Justin Mashego (Nedbank Running Club MPU) 01:17:24.
Walkers: Wiseman Makunyane (Emalahleni City Marathon Club) 02:30:46, Danie Venter (Solidarity Athletics Club) 03:05:56.
Women
Senior women: Zanela Maisa (Waterfall City AC) 01:15:04, Busisiwe Chamane (Hollywood AC KZN) 01:17:30, Rosaline Isaiah 01:20:17.
40–49: Catherine Skosana (Danville Development AC) 01:30:50, Kedibone Monamane (Actom Athletics Club) 01:37:36.
50–59: Maria Vilakazi (Waterfall City AC) 01:36:44, Florence Molawa (Actom Athletics Club) 01:45:39.
Junior women: Vannesa Mkhabele (Ngodwana Marathon Club) 01:08:13, Acacia-Cailyn Abell (Nedbank Running Club CG) 01:39:56.
Walkers: Magda Koekemoer (Uniwisp Athletics Club) 02:56:41, Letha Kotze (Irene Athletics Club) 03:07:36.
According to the organisers, the results remain provisional pending mandatory doping tests conducted by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport for category winners.
The Elands Valley Marathon remains a popular event on the regional running calendar, drawing athletes who test their endurance on one of Mpumalanga’s most scenic marathon routes.
