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The Tuffy 4 in 1 marathon was a huge success with the most runners ever to participate

The Tuffy 4 in 1 marathon on Saturday was yet again a huge success with 640 participants running the race.

The winner of the very tough 42.2km race was Timothy Manzhelele.

Die wenner van die 42.2km wedloop, Timothy Manzhelele.

It is a unique race that starts and ends at the Coach House Hotel and Spa.

Last year there were 450 participants.

Die wenners van die 42.2km wedloop. Van links: Elize Noel, Stephen Dikobo, tweedeplek, Timothy Manzhelele, eersteplek, Herbert Mokgale, derdeplek en Rethia van Vuuren.

Tuffy 4 in 1 comprises a 42.2km, 21.2km, 12km and 5km fun run.

The Tzaneen Marathon Club would like to thank the following people for their support during the very successful Tzaneen Tuffy 4 in 1 marathon:

Aida Properties and ClemenGold for their sponsorship and assistance at the event. Without them the event would not be possible.

Verskeie organiseerders van die Tuffy marathon. Van links: Astrid Botha van Aida, Rethia van Vuuren ook van Aida, Francois van Wyk van Coach House, Elize Noel van ClemenGold, Paul Zaayman van die Tzaneen Marathon Klub en Wicus van Vuuren van Aida.

Coach House for their great food, warm hospitality and for the use of their fantastic facilities.

Zandvliet Wines for the sponsorhip of bottles of wine which were handed out to the participants who pre-entered at Aida Properties.

Die wenners van die 21.1km wedloop. Van links: Elize Noel van ClemenGold, Phuti Mohale, tweedeplek, Fanie Machipa, eersteplek, Mogale Ramaiya, derdeplek en Wicus van Vuuren van Aida.

Francois Vorster and Ettiene de Lange for the bananas they sponsored.

Herbalife for the water bottels and caps they sponsored.

Die vroue wenners vir die 21.1km wedloop. Van links: Elize Noel, Denize Cloete, tweedeplek, Tumi Matlou, eersteplek, Madi Makhadzi, derdeplek, Busisiwe Mahasha, derde in die katagorie 40-49 en Wicus van Vuuren.

The following companies which did such an excellent job in manning water stations along the route: Aida Properties, Selati Roof Trusses, Compendium Accountants, Capespan, Herbalife, Smit Garrun Brokers, Gubitz Boerdery, Stols Houtwerke, Round Table, Northern Security, SPCA and Mahela Boerdery.

They would like to thank the residents of Agatha for allowing them to disrupt their daily lives for one day to host the marathon. We believe that the setting is very special in the running world.

They would like to thank every participant in the event. The Tzaneen community supported them in a big way and they hope to see all of them next year for another Tuffy.

Lastly they would like to thank every club member who helped them to make this event such a huge success.

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