Galleria Mall Challenge draws scores of runners [Pics]

Tickets for the popular Galleria Mall Challenge sold out weeks before the official cutoff time.

March 17, 2026

Vusi Mthalane 1 minute read

Sanele Mbambo at the halfway point of his 10km race. PHOTO: Vusi Mthalane.

ALMOST 2 000 eager runners, young and old, took part in the popular Galleria Mall Challenge in Athlone Park on March 15, which brought together a mix of seasoned and recreational runners.

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Divided into 5km, 10km, and 21.1km fields, the annual event has become a favourite in the running community, with participants coming from various areas in and outside the province. As a testament to its popularity, tickets sold out weeks before the deadline.

Winners:

5km
Men: Magnanimous Makhanya – 00:13:07
Women: Gerda Schenck – 00:21:29

10km
Men: Lindokuhle Zakhele Chiliza – 00:32:00
Women: Joyce Ndlovu – 00:52:15

21.1km
Men: Lungani Phahla – 00:59:07
Women: Nokuthula Ntshangase – 01:29:08

The article has been amended to reflect the correct winner in the 5km men’s category.

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March 17, 2026

Vusi Mthalane 1 minute read

Vusi Mthalane

Vusi Mthalane is a senior journalist with the South Coast Sun newspaper. With more than 13 years of newsroom experience, he covers stories that matter to communities along the South Coast, from Isipingo to Umgababa. His work has also appeared in The Witness, Zululand Fever, and the South Coast Fever.