The NWU Berts Bricks Night Race, held on Wednesday evening, October 7, on the NWU Potchefstroom Campus, saw a total of 1 512 entrants compete in the 4.9km and 10km races.

The event celebrated the love of running on the university’s historic campus grounds, continuing the Berts Bricks Night Race tradition. This was the second year that the race took place on campus.

Potchefstroom residents will remember that the night race was previously held in the southern part of town.

Here are the top three finishers in each category:

Men’s 10km race

1. Dino Nako – 31:39
2. Koketso Mokoto – 31:44
3. Tete Dijana – 34:19

Women’s 10km race

1. Koketso Mpotwane – 44:48
2. Bianca Van Deventer – 45:40
3. Yolandi Van Deventer – 45:40

Men’s 10km walk

1. Lebogang Sefume – 1:19:49
2. Louis Van Staden – 1:35:16
3. Victor Hamilton-Attwell – 1:35:17

Women’s 10km walk

1. Doret Kruger – 1:15:28
2. Shalandi Grobler – 1:23:37
3. Elsabe Grobler – 1:23:37