After an extremely hot Friday in Nelspruit, runners were met with very different conditions on race morning. The sky was overcast as the race got underway and rain fell from start to finish. The cooler weather was certainly welcomed after the previous day’s heat, but running in continuous rain and on wet, slippery roads brought its own challenges. Despite the conditions, our athletes pushed through with determination and delivered fantastic performances.

With dedication, months of hard work and perseverance behind them, our runners took on both the 42.2km marathon and the 21.1km half-marathon.

42.2km marathon results

· Bianca Vosloo – 03:38:35;

· Amanda Vergottini – 03:57:57;

· Natasha Badenhorst – 04:02:51;

· Nicole Landman – 04:26:09;

· Micheélle Baeta – 04:37:49;

· Elizma Nortjé – 04:45:08;

· Charl van der Berg – 04:57:00;

· Henne-zelle van der Berg – 05:01:20;

· Tholiwe Hlophe – 05:13:07.

21.1km half-marathon results

· Simoné Potgieter – 01:58:23;

· Andriëtte Huyser – 01:58:33.

Bongiwe takes on HOKA Half-Marathon

Bongiwe Zulu proudly represented Vryheid Athletics Club at the HOKA Half-Marathon on Saturday, completing the 21.1km race in a time of 02:51:43. Her determination and perseverance carried her across the finish line. Well done, Bongiwe! We are proud of you!

Every finish line represents countless hours of training, early mornings, sacrifice and perseverance. Whether chasing a personal best or simply embracing the challenge, each athlete has a reason to be proud.

A special congratulations to all our runners for representing Vryheid Athletics Club with such pride and determination, especially under challenging weather conditions. We are incredibly proud of every one of you!

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