Pro Gratia trail run all about the fun
Despite a small number of entries for the recent Pro Gratia fun trail run, participants were in high spirits and ready to create awareness for a good cause while sweating it out on the route.
There were options for the one-, five- and 10-kilometre distances on the Fit To Go trail route starting at the airfield at Bagdad Centre, but entries were only received for the two later races.
Jehanger Khan took first place on the podium for the longer route in a time of 01:30:33. Finishing just behind him was Anwar Shaik (01:30:34).
A must-read: Schools for kids with disabilities – where are they?
The event was organised by Ilze van der Merwe, as her son Edrich is a finalist for Mr Junior South Africa. All finalists in the competition are expected to do a certain amount of charity work.
Also read: Duo conquers Kili to raise funds for charity
He was, in fact, the first junior to finish in the five-kilometre race and he ran the whole distance with his pageant sash blowing in the wind.
Van der Merwe thanked the sponsors for the event, which meant there were spot prizes for all the competitors.
Podium results
10km trail male
1. Jehanger Khan – 01:30:33
2. Anwar Shaik – 01:30:34
5km trail male senior
1. Keith Liston – 29:19
2. Tony Roche – 33:12
5km trail male junior
1. Edrich van der Merwe – 43:44
2. Oliver Goodison – 01:12:42
5km trail female senior
1. Yolanda Lizmore – 00:28:44
2. Tania van Zyl – 00:51:11
5km trail female junior
1. Marleen Bezuidenthout – 42:50
2. Shaida Jooma – 42:50.
