Vryheid Athletics Club members run 56km from Ulundi to Nongoma

Bongani Msimango finished as the first ZDM club runner with an excellent time.

April 1, 2019

Issued by the Vryheid Athletics Club 1 minute read

VAC runners at the ZDM Ultra Marathon, Mandla Mnisi, Simphiwe Buthelezi, Bongani Ndlovu, Sipho Mncwango, Bongani Msimango and Ntokozo Mbatha.

SIX members of Vryheid Athletics Club took part in the 56km ultra marathon from Ulundi to Nongoma and seven members took part in the 10km race.

Congratulations to all our runners who won categories, as well as to the finishers. Due to the fantastic prizes, athletes from far and wide attended the meeting.

We are proud of Bongani Msimango for finishing as the first ZDM club runner in an excellent time of 4.06.21.

ZDM ultra marathon runner, Bongani Msimango, receives his prize from a ZDM councillor.

In the women’s 60+ 10km race, Cathy de Beer finished first and Lorraine van der Nest finished third.

Cathy de Beer finished as first lady in the ZDM 10km race.

ALSO READ: VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY: Vryheid feels the love

The committee also used the event to promote the Willem Boshoff memorial race at Natal Spa on April 7. There will be a 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km fun run. Walkers are very welcome, especially in the 5km and 10km races. All finishers will receive a medal. Entrance to the resort for all participants plus four family members or friends is free. Enter the resort before 7.30am to qualify for free entrance. Starting times are as follows: 42km and 21km at 6am, 10km at 6.30am and 5km at 7.30am.