The Northgate 10km Road Race on 29 June saw 1 800 people enter – some serious runners, some completing their first 10km race.
The relatively flat, but no-less gruelling route started and ended at the Northgate Shopping Centre. There was also a 5km Fun Run, which 500 people entered. The fact that there were no cut-off times ensured that everyone could finish at their own pace.
It’s been 18 years since the first race and it is still growing in popularity. Entries work on a first-come-first-serve basis, so make sure to get there early next year.
The results of the 10km race:
Senior men:
1) Lucky Mahale, Mr Price Running Club, in 30,3 minutes
2) Desmond Mokgoba, Mr Price Running Club, 30,31 minutes
3) Sibusiso Nzimao, Nedbank Running Club, 31,32 minutes
Senior ladies:
1) Irvette van Zyl, Nedbank, 34,38 minutes
2) Alemtsehay Haily, Nedbank, 35,57 minutes
3) Simone Weitsz, New Balance Running Club, 38,05 minutes
Veteran men (40+):
1) Johannes Kekana, Toyota Running Club, 31,14 minutes
2) Sipho Ncube, Mr Price, 32,25 minutes
3) Zandanele Dyubendi, Nedbank, 32,55 minutes
Veteran ladies:
1) Marelize Vermaak, temporary license (no club), 43,47 minutes
2) Sarah Mahlangu, Toyota, 44,11 minutes
3) Beth Libby-Neale, Randburg Harriers, 45,01 minutes
Master men (50+):
1) Reform Ndlovu, Randburg Harriers, 36,07 minutes
2) Morris Ketshe, Harmony Athletics Club, 36,17 minutes
Master ladies:
1) Linda van der Gryp, Krugersdorp Running Club, 45,55 minutes
2) Rita Loots, Rand Athletic Club (RAC), 49,18 minutes
Grand-master man (60+): Don Charles, Nedbank, 43,09 minutes
Grand-master lady: Sonja Laxton, RAC, 52,56 minutes
Great Grand-master man (70+): Joe Teixeira, Amelet, 58,01 minutes
Great Grand-master lady: Deidre Larkin, Randburg H, 63,0 minutes
Junior man (18 and under): Khabelo Melami, Nedbank, 31,51 minutes
