20th edition of the Elkana Pay-per-Kay takes the spotlight
Not far behind was Malele Riba, who clocked in at 32 kilometres – exactly the target he had set for himself.
The Elkana Pay-per-Kay reached its 20th milestone this year, once again proving why it stands out as one of South Africa’s most unique fundraising events.
With its ‘run now, pay later’ concept, athletes lace up, cover as many kilometres as they wish, and then pledge funds per kilometre to support the Elkana Educational Centre for Children with Extraordinary Needs.
The most recent event, held on February 28, gathered 41 athletes and supporters. Among them, Lizelle Joubert stood tall with an outstanding effort, covering 40 km.
Malele Riba followed with a strong showing of thirty-two kilometres, exactly the distance he had set as his personal target. For him, the event doubled as training for the Comrades Marathon.
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He noted how the flat route and well-stocked water stations made the run enjoyable and less demanding compared to other training sessions.
Veteran runner Makgesa Moloko added his own touch of wisdom, completing 22 km.
He reflected on the difference between running laps around a plot and tackling a straight route, encouraging newcomers to start small and build up gradually. His advice carried the voice of experience and a reminder that running is a journey that improves with time.
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