Runners from the City of Ekurhuleni Athletics Club made a striking impression at the Johnson Crane Marathon in Benoni, painting the streets blue and white.

The 43rd Johnson Crane Marathon took place on January 25. According to race organisers, the marathon attracted a sold-out crowd of over 13 500 runners.

From personal bests to near-misses, the Ekurhuleni club runners tackled the course with determination, keeping their sights on upcoming challenges, including the Comrades Marathon.

5km results
• Xoli Dludhlu: 49:45

10km results
• Tshepo Motlaisane: 48:41
• Frankie Nchabeleng: 1:02:54
• Tebogo Mokoena: 1:12:12
• Phumla Makhubo: 1:18:46
• Victor Radebe: 1:26:28
• Grace Makhubo: 1:28:57
• Musa Talane: 1:45:28
• Fhulufhelo Nekhambe: 1:49:10
• Lotanang Mabudusha: 1:49:59

21km results
• Lephakga Mabokachaba: 2:03:04
• Sihle Memela: 2:14:02
• Thabang Moloto: 2:24:40
• Doreen Mucachua: 2:30:11
• Thato Mamabolo: 2:30:19
• Phuti Mphela: 2:32:35
• Sibongile Ngcobo: 3:33:22
• Edwin Makhubo: 2:36:26
• Phumzile Gcanga: 2:37:46
• Thuli Tshabalala: 2:40:47
• Glacia Moshitwa: 2:48:01
• Thabo Mokou: 2:58:03
• Odireleng Nondabula: 3:12:35
• Zandile Pitjeng: 3:14:34
• Bontle Moloisane: 3:17:39

42km results
• Kamogelo Phogole: 2:58:49
• Lucky Bosoga: 3:10:17
• Mokgadi Ngoasheng: 3:11:59
• Freddy Makhari: 3:19:26
• Mokgalong Nchabeleg: 3:38:37
• Moemise Tabane: 3:49:45
• Noko Phill Matlou: 3:52:34
• Chukudu Mphulo: 4:02:37
• Kwena Mangala: 4:07:20
• Samuel Mayisela: 4:12:28
• Bonginkosi Mabala: 4:16:25
• Nkamogeleng Phills: 4:16:37
• Patric Sentsho: 4:23:26
• Special Mhlanga: 4:33:24
• Kehla Nkabinde: 4:41:11
• Lufuno Monyau: 4:42:31.
• Aubrey Leshilo: 4:45:20
• Christina Phala: 4:52:17
• Yvonne Harris: 4:57:09
• Mafela Khoza: 5:01:28
• Leonard Applegreen: 5:13:26
• Itumeleng Nkoane: 5:20:43
• Phumzile Magagula: 5:22:08
• Moeketsi Majela: 5:37:27
• Moses Hlatshwayo: 5:41:02
• Esther Sithole: 5:53:24
• Siya Memela: 6:06:29