The Cavanagh Marathon held on Sunday, May 10 at Wagendrift Dam was once again not only a successful race but a wonderful day out with runners commenting that the 52km is still the “Best Ultra in the country!”The 21km trail was also well received and many people got out ‘just for fun’ to enjoy the scenery and either run or walk the 10km.
Thank you to Eskort Limited, the major sponsors of the event, who also supplied a fantastic range of food as well as other local sponsors for their generous support.

Results: 52km race
Men’s open category
1. Muzi Madikana – Collegians – 3.29.57.
2. Mdumiseni Zondi – Natal Carbineers – 3.32.06.
3. Denzyll Hadebe – Natal Carbineers – 3.41.07.
Ladie’s open category
1. Nonsikelelo Mbambo – Natal Carbineers – 4.08.33.
2. Babongile Mamela – Natal Carbineers – 4.48.52.
3. Xolisile Mvelase – Phuma KZN – 5.19.15.
Men’s team – – Natal Carbineers – Mdumiseni Zondi, Denzyll Hadebe and Russel Sclanders – 11.58.10.
Ladies team – Natal Carbineers – Nonsikelelo Mbambo, Babongile Mamela and Thandi Madlala – 15.05.07.

21km race
Men’s open category
1. Jeffrey Sosibo – Sani Athletic Club – 1.25.37.
2. Meketsi Dlamini – Drakensberg Athletic Club – 1.25.47.
3. Sibonelo Mashimane – Eskom Athletic Club – 1.28.11.
Ladie’s open category
1. Zinhle Shabalala – Klip River – 1.38.57.
2. Bridget Potgieter – 1.45.01.
3. Nontobeko Mlambo – Loskop Gijimas – 1.47.07.