Goldi 4 -1 marathon in Standerton attracts athletes from all over
At least 900 athletes, including the fun run participants, entered.
Anticipation and excitement were palpable at the Goldi 4-1 marathon on March 21 when Manus Mentz from the marathon club lined up the athletes before 06:00.
Many vehicles with GP registration numbers were seen on Von Bachström and Berg streets at Hoërskool Standerton.
At least 900 athletes, including the fun run participants, entered. Some rain fell a bit later but did not deter the participants.
Regulars at the parkrun also exercised on this public holiday. Visit www.ridgetimes.co.za and follow the link to Standerton Advertiser to see a video of the starting point.
Goldi had a water point as well.
The Standerton Advertiser went en route and noticed some smiling faces on Paarl and Berg streets. The traffic was regulated at the crossing of Berg and Baumann streets.
• 42.2km male category
Derrick Masango – 2:30:03
Thsiamo Lephoto – 2:44:12
Dumisani Mkhwanazi – 2:49:29
• 42.2km female category
Xoli Madida – 03:47:01.
Altogether, 225 athletes competed.
• 21km male category
Siyabonga Xowana – 01:10:20
Mxolisi Madhlopha – 01:12:20
Vusi Ndlangamandla – 01:15:44
• 21km women’s category
Frederika Rossouw – 01:35:04
Ziphindile Dlamini – 01:37:19.
Altogether, 197 official runners.
• 10km male
Msawenkosi Buthelezi – 00:33:08.
• 10km women’s category
Michelle Parkes – 00:40:17.
Altogether, 206 runners and 23 late entries.
