Waterfall City Half Marathon 2025 delivers another unforgettable race
Race director Mpho Makhado says the 2025 event attracted a strong field of elite athletes.
The Waterfall City Half Marathon 2025 once again brought the running community together.
Whether it was a runner’s very first 5km, 10km, or 21.1km race, or they were chasing a new personal best (PB), this race always offers a challenging yet exciting experience for all athletes of all levels.
Held on September 21, the race welcomed 7 000 athletes from across South Africa and beyond, cementing its reputation as one of Gauteng’s biggest half marathons.
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Race director Mpho Makhado said from humble beginnings during the pandemic, the Waterfall City Half Marathon has grown into a major fixture on Gauteng’s running calendar.
“In 2024, the race welcomed 6 000 participants, and for the 2025 edition, organisers hosted 7 000 runners, making it one of the country’s fastest-growing races. With cash prizes exceeding R100 000, the 2025 event attracted a strong field of elite athletes eager to test themselves on the fast Waterfall City course,” said Makhado.
He added that while the competition was thrilling, no course records were broken this year, leaving the benchmark for future editions still up for the taking.
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