POLOKWANE – The marathon kicked off early Saturday morning at the Mall of the North with over 3 000 runners competing.
The Mall of the North Marathon had a 42,2 km race, a 21,1 km race, a 10 km race and a 5 km fun run, the 42,2 km race also served as a Comrades Marathon qualifier.
The 42,2 km qualifier race saw hometown hero, Two Oceans winner and Comrades gold medalist, Bethuel Netshifhefhe, win in the men’s category.
While Gladys Lukwereni took the win in the woman’s category.
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The results for the different races are:
• Men 42,2 km race:
1. Bethuel Netshifhefhe.
2. Thomas Munzhelele.
3. Cadudi Makofane.
• Women 42,2 km race:
1. Gladys Lukwereni.
2. Jane Mudau.
3. Pea Seipatti.
• Men 21,1 km:
1. Tlou Peu.
2. Pharson Magagane.
3. Tebego Pulusa.
• Women 21,1 km:
1. Emmah Matibela.
2. Poulina Pahu.
3. Elsabe Cronje.