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MALANSHOF – Thousands of runners take to the streets in the name of love.

The Randburg Harriers KFC 10km Night Race was a run of love on 12 February.

Thousands of runners, young and old attended the much-anticipated event. Runners ranged from experienced veterans and athletes to those who just enjoy a fun physical challenge.

At the blow of  the whistle, the fancy-dressed runners took to the streets of Malanshof. They ran through neighbouring suburbs, as JMPD blocked off the streets to ensure their safety. Water stations were also placed along the way.

The lists of winners were as follows:

Men:

Open – First: Lebo Masilo (Nedbank) 00:31:38; Second: Jacob Malefo (UJ) 00:31:47; Third: Juan van Deventer (Nedbank) 00:32:29

Veterans – First: Simon Mpholo (Nedbank)00:32:59; Second:  Zongamele Dyubeni (Rockies) 00:33:47; Third: Philemon Manyaka (Nedbank)00:36:06

Masters – First: Daniel Mothibe (Runavation) 00:37:23; Second:  Reform Ndlovu (Randburg) 00:37:43; Third:  Peter Jaehne (Outeniqua) 00:40:19

Grandmasters – First: Stephen Seema (SAPS) 00:40:13; Second: John Woodnutt (Morningside) 00:44:24

Great Grandmasters – First: Pele Tshidukudamalema (Olifantsfontein) 00:48:19

Juniors – First: Honest Mathe (Olifantsfontein) 00:37:10; Second: Scelo Mashaba (Nedbank) 00:41:12; Third:  Darren Horwitz (FFA) 00:44:38

 

Women:

Open – First:  Mapaseka Makhanya (Nedbank) 00:37:51; Second:  Kim Norton (RAC) 00:40:11; Third: Paula Quinsee (Born2Run) 00:41:12

Veterans – First, Paula Quinsee (Born2Run) 00:41:12; Second: Maria Vilakazi (RWFL) 00:42:17; Third: Nomasolto Skosana (Nedbank) 00:46:02

Masters – First, Catherine Naane (Sibanye Gold) 00:48:20; Second: Rene Strydom (Randburg) 00:49:27; Third:  Monica Reis (Roodepoort) 00:52:30

Grandmasters – First: Sonja Laxton (RAC) 00:51:56; Second: Joan de Klerk (RAC) 01:01:06

Great Grandmasters – First: Deidre Larkin (Randburg) 01:03:16

Juniors – First: Done Grové (Nedbank) 00:46:09; Second:  Jessica Peo (FFA) 00:48:55; Third:  Sadie Singh (RAC) 00:54:20.

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