Runners flock to Greenstone

On the day, 621 participants competed in the clubs inaugural race.

April 13, 2022

Stephan Lehman 1 minute read

South African marathon and ultramarathon athlete Bruce Fordyce speaking at the start of the Beyers Chocolates Greenstone Run.

Over 600 runners laced up their running shoes when they participated in the Beyers Chocolates Greenstone Run on March 27.

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The 5km and 8km fun run and walk was hosted by Greenstone Hill Running Club.

On the day, 621 participants competed in the clubs inaugural race.

The first three men to finish the 5km:
• Jaun-Pierre van der Berg of IRUN Athletic Club (18:08).
• Jacques Naude of UJ Athletics Club (18:34).
• Tatenda Chindowa (20:21).
The first three women to finish the 5km:
• Trinity Henning IRUN Athletic Club (21:47).
• Zanta Lourens of Speed Quest Athletics (22:30).
• Cleo van Wyk (23:49).

Over 600 runners laced up their running shoes when they participated in the Beyers Chocolates Greenstone Run.

The first three men to finish the 8km:
• Cayde de Waal of IRUN Athletic Club (27:01).
• Bennett Molefe of Thembisa (27:52).
• Cleo Maripanyi (29:03).

The first three women to finish the 8km:
• Rene Kalmer of Beyers Chocolates (31:23).
• Kate van Jaarsveld of Murray and Roberts (31:31).
• Cobie Smith of Murray and Roberts (31:37).