The Berts Bricks Great Brick Run once again showcased road running at its finest for runners of all ages and fitness level this Saturday morning (24 January).
Runners were greeted with a cool breeze at the start at 6:15, before temperatures rose later in the morning. Runners had to contend with the heat, but were supplied with more than enough refreshment at various water points across the 4.9km fun run and 10km and 21.1km routes.
See the photos here: (Photos: Wouter Pienaar)
Former SA champion and well-known Potch runner, Rantso Mokopane, won the men’s 21.1 race in a time of 1:13:35. Thamsanqa Tomi took second in 1:20:10 with Harry Marx third in a time of 1:21:04.
The first runner to finish with a brick was Joseph Sebolai from Promosa Athletics Club in a time of 1:26:49.
Annique Burger (Nedbank) took first in the women’s 21.1km race in 1:35:39. Tara Walmsley took second spot (1:40:34) and Elzari Nortje of Fantanics Racing Club (Fochville) taking third in a time of 1:43:56.
The 10km race saw Potchefstroom’s Adele Broodryk (Nedbank) taking the win in 38:16. Former Wesvalia learner, Yolandi van Deventer came second in 41:02 with Ompelege Motlogelwa (Sepeng Athletics Club) taking third in 43:31.
Simphiwe Segomelo (Potch Track Club) took the win in the men’s 10km in 32:28. Running legend and four time national champion, Shadrack Hoff (52) came second in 34:53 in the colours of the Promosa Athletics Club. Shenyana Nkomo (Klerksdorp Marathon Club) took third in 35:06.
