Last Comrades Marathon preparation at the Aïda race

POLOKWANE – The race started at Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary at 06:30. The race was hosted in conjunction with Run/Walk for Life and it is the last race for Polokwane runners before they take on the Comrades Marathon in June.

The Aïda Road Race offers a 5 km fun run, 10 km or 15 km race, runners were held to strict rules and several runners were disqualified by race officials. Kobie Marais race organiser told Review that the race is growing every year.

“This year saw close to 600 entries taking to the street and it is something that shows the support for the race is growing despite it being a very busy weekend on the city’s entertainment calender,” he said.

The results:

• 10 km men:

Open:

1. Lesiba Peu from Bedfordview AC with 32:03

2. Charles Nonyana from Tzaneen AC with 34:01

3. Tshipo Maradona from Tzaneen with 36:05

Junior:

Curlfonel Mohale from FM Matosh with 46:54

Age group 40 – 49:

1. Elvis Pilusa from Letaba with 39:30

Age group 50 – 59:

1. Freddy from FM Matosh with 47:10

• 10km Runners Women:

Open:

1. Glenda Ramashia from Botlokwa with 42:15

2. Grace Mhlongo from Greater Elim with 53:17

3. Carien de Beer from Pietersburg RR with 57:32

Age group 40 – 49:

Magda Bell from Tzaneen with 64:20

Age group 50 – 59:

Gerda Calitz from Polokwane AC with 58:48

• 10 km Walkers Men:

Open:

1. Jan du Plessis from Run/Walk for Life with 61:01

2. Michael Holbich from Polokwane AC with 72:22

Age group 50 – 59:

Jan du Plessis from Run/Walk for Life with 61:01

• 10 km Walkers Women:

Open:

1. Joelanda du Plessis from Run/Walk for Life with 72:39

2. Daleen van Zyl from Potties Athletics with 72:52

3. Ansie Marais from Run/Walk for Life with 73:30

Age group 50 – 59:

Joelanda du Plessis from Run/Walk for Life with 71:39

Age group 60 – 69:

Ansie Marais from Run/Walk for Life with 73:30

• 15 km Runners Men:

Open:

1. Rufus Photo from KPMG with 54:54

2. Emmanuel Ramahlale from Pietersburg RR with 54:57

3. Erasmus Parora from Run/Walk for Life with 56:15

Age Group 40 – 49:

Edward Mathobulo from UL with 60:19

Age Group 50 – 59:

Bobbie Sacco from Run/Walk for Life with 68:11

Age Group 60 – 69:

Maripa Rametse from Eskom with 82:15

• 15 km Runners Women:

Open:

1. Rene Yiango from Polokwane AC with 77:53

2. Annelie Fuchs from Pietersburg RR with 84:01

3. Mogeno MB from Polokwane AC with 86:47

Age Group 40 – 49:

Vhutshilo Makwarela from Mzanzi AC – 89:27

Age Group 50 – 59:

Florence Mamabolo from Vitality with 93:20

• 15 km Walkers Men:

Open:

1. Emmanuel Mukondeleli from Run/Walk for Life with 92:38

2. Jan Nkoana from Mzanzi AC with 127:00

Age Group 60 – 69:

Jan Nkoana from Mzanzi AC with 127:00

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