KPMG SunMile and CEO Executive Challenge kicks off with a bang in Fourways

The KPMG SunMile and CEO Executive Challenge kicked off at 6.30pm on 6 April and even though there was rain, it did not stop the athletes from running for a good cause.

The race boasts camaraderie between friends and colleagues and aims to provide a platform to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa.

The evening started at News Café in Fredman Drive, Sandton, and spirits were high between the athletes and the supporters. The cold breeze had everyone stretching and running on the spot to keep warm.

“We are all extremely happy with the inaugural event. It’s a new concept and with the weather being disruptive, we are extremely grateful for both the support of the concept as well as the event.

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“It certainly shows that people are embracing the distance and we look forward to bigger, better and drier events with a little more sun, ” said race director, Craig van der Westhuizen.

Because of the bad weather, only 900 of the 2 000 runners showed up at the event, but it was still an outstanding success.

Women finishers were as follows:

• Lebogang Phalula, Elite women team in a time of 00:04:56
• Anuscha Nice, Elite women team in a time of 00:04:58
• Louisa Lebollo, Elite women Nedbank team in a time of 00:04:58.

Men’s finishers were as follows:

• Jerry Motsau, Elite men team in a time of 00:04:15
• Rantso Mokopane, Elite men team in a time of 00:04:16
• Jeromy Andreas, Elite men team in a time of 00:04:17.

Edited by Stacey Woensdregt