VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY: Vryheid feels the love as Athletics Club hosts Valentine’s Fun Run/Walk

This annual event is always well-supported by the community and 2019 was no exception.

February 27, 2019

Elaine Rodway 1 minute read

Vryheid High teachers, Anél Myburgh and Juanita Kleynhans won the prize for best dressed at the VAC Valentine Walk.

IN celebration of the month of love, energetic runners and walkers gathered at Dee’s last Monday to take part in the Vryheid Athletics Club’s Valentine’s Fun Run/Walk.

The run/walk was originally scheduled to take place the previous Monday. However, due to the weather conditions on that day, namely the massive storm that hit Vryheid, the popular event was postponed to February 18.

Johan Coetzee guides runners and walkers to the finish line.

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Members of Vryheid Athletics Club describe the event as a great success. It is an initiative that is always well-supported by the community and the 2019 event was no exception.

Adele Richter wore feathery red wings, adorned with hearts in celebration of the month of love.

Anél Myburg and Juanita Kleynhans, teachers from Vryheid High School, won the prize for best dressed on the day, sporting red tutus and heart-adorned feelers, while Lucas Meyer Primary School won a cash prize for the most entrants with 95 children entered into the race.

Bongani Msimango was the first of the 5km adult runners to cross the finish line, in a time of 18 minutes and 9 seconds, with Leeroy Holmes and Mark Hein in second and third place respectively. The top three children were Krynu Els in first place, followed by Kyle Barsdorf in second and Alex Brink in third.

Mandla Mnisi was the first of the 2,5km runners to come in.

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“Thanks to Dee for venue and sponsoring and all the effort she put in,” writes Cathy de Beer on behalf of Vryheid Athletics Club, “and JJ for the music. It was well attended and the atmosphere was great. Thanks to our kind sponsors and to everyone who supported us.”