PHOTOS: Runners conquer cold at Polokwane City Marathon
Hundreds tackled icy conditions at the Polokwane City Marathon, racing for Comrades qualification and a share of the R200 000 prize pool.
POLOKWANE – Hundreds of runners braved the cold on Saturday for the Polokwane City Marathon, held at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium. With distances of 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, and 5km on offer, the event catered to both elite athletes and recreational runners.
As an official qualifier for the Comrades Marathon on June 8, the 42.2km race drew top talent from across the country, all chasing part of the R200 000 prize pool.
Despite freezing morning temperatures, runners pushed through, celebrating their hard-earned finishes with pride.
The day wrapped up with a high-energy aerobics session led by Peter Lebidi of Top Class Fitness.
Results
42.2km Men
Mothopi Malatji (University of Limpopo AC) – 2:24:43.
Sello Lekalakala (Moloto AC) – 2:25:52.
Musawenkosi Buthelezi (Bella’s AC) – 2:27:33.
42.2km Women
Mamosebetsi Khajoane (unaffiliated) – 2:59:00.
Tebogo Mokgosinyane (Nedbank RC CG) – 3:08:45.
Anna Maponya (unaffiliated) – 3:18:21.
21.1km Men
Tebogo Pilusa (unaffiliated) – 1:07:41.
Tiisetso Mokhoma (Nedbank RC CG) – 1:07:55.
Desmond Mokgobu (unaffiliated) – 1:08:42.
21.1km Women
Welma Nkuna (unaffiliated) – 1:25:47.
Thuli Mbatha (Benoni Northerns AC) – 1:35:36.
Lettie Seabela (SAPG AC) – 1:42:30.
10km Men
Alex Sello (Nedbank RC Lima) – 30:31.
Isaac Moshia (Nedbank RC Lima) – 30:35.
Abednico Mashaba (Uniwisp RC) – 31:00.
10km Women
Sedzani Maluta (Venda AC) – 41:24.
Andrea Mmadibale (University of Limpopo AC) – 42:12.
Thembi Mthetho (Nkowankowa AC) – 42:40.
