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Runners flock to Dis-Chem Half Marathon
Over 6 500 runners flocked to the streets of Bedfordview to take part in the annual Dis-Chem Half Marathon on January 14.
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Over 6 500 runners flocked to the streets of Bedfordview to take part in the annual Dis-Chem Half Marathon on January 14.
The half marathon is a seeding race for the Comrades Marathon.
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The top five male runners for the half marathon were:
• David Manja with time of 1:08:43
• Phillimon Mathiba 1:08:52
• Frik Guys 1:09:35
• Lucky Mohale 1:12:55
• Vuyisile Tshoba 1:13:21
The top five female runners for the half marathon were:
• Irvette Van Zyl 1:18:36
• Rudo Mhonderwa 1:21:44
• Patience Murowe 1:22:55
• Yolande Maclean 1:24:28
• Renata Vosloo 1:27:24
Runners also took part in a 5km fun run on the day.
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