Hundreds lace up for 1000 Hills Challenge

THE 1000 Hills Challenge is one of KZN Trail Running’s premier big six events and has organically grown to gain a cult status.

The thunderous response from KZN’s trail community made it the biggest KZN Trail Running event yet as there were a record number of participants signed up to compete.

Braving the morning chill, hundreds of enthusiastic entrants made their way to the breath-taking banks of Nagle Dam. The morning buzz and energy was contagious as runners and spectators engaged in friendly banter and many discussed the dos and don’ts of the trails.

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The vibrant race village had everyone in high spirits as there was plenty on offer, from craft meals and beverages to sports massages and stretch zones. With a great family vibe, beautiful trails and fantastic offerings it was an epic way to spend a Sunday morning.

1000 Hills Challenge results:

38km females

1. Jodine Momberg (4:00:37)

2. Nomthandazo Mlotshwa (4:03:09)

3. Zoe Papadakis (4:04:21)

38km males:

1. Perfect Dlamini (3:02:02)

2. Skumbuzo Bhengu (3:07:27)

3. Kwenza Ngubane (3:17:54)

20km females:

1. Jo Keppler (1:58:41)

2. Mary Murray (2:04:16)

3. Georgie Kelly (2:09:20)

20km males:

1. Mbhasobhi Gumede (1:33:23)

2. Mxolisi Zondi (1:33:54)

3. Ayanda Ngcobo (1:34:19)

10km females:

1. Annemie Taliaard (49:01)

2. Belinda Padbury (51:44)

3. Tyra Bolton (59:20)

10km males:

1. Mdumiseni Mtolo (37:22)

2. Phumlane Dlamini (37:40)

3. Siyanda Mkhize (38:24)

5km females:

1. Kayleigh Lindeque (23:33)

2. Danika Willemse (25:58)

3. Lindokuhle Mkhize (26:35)

5km males:

1. Mholi Gbane (18:59)

2. Kwane Zondi (19:00)

3. Kwanele Mkhize (20:02)

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