The 13th edition of the much-loved community road running affair, the Greater Edendale Race, took off beautifully on Sunday, 17 November, as the community of Edendale woke up to an overcast but great day for road running.
Hundreds of athletes, spectators, local officials, road running dignitaries and members of the media converged on the FNB Wadley Stadium for the ever-popular 10km race, with Msunduzi Municipality Mayor, The Honourable Mzi Thebolla firing the start gun.
The race is a corporate social investment initiative of the CMA which hosts the annual event in conjunction with the Msunduzi Municipality, Msunduzi Eyethu and the Msunduzi-Pietermaritzburg Tourism Association.
It was a spectacular sight as hundreds of community members lined the streets cheering the runners on. More than R21,000 in prize money was presented to the winners in various categories; as well as additional lucky draw prizes.
Mbuleli Mathanga of Phantane AC once again claimed First Position in the Men’s Race while Jenet Mbhele of Umzimkhulu AC maintained her dominance in the Women’s Race.
The results of the Men’s and Women’s races as well as the Walkers are as follows:
Open Men:
- Mathanga Mbuleli Phantane A C 30:36
- Sibusiso Kubheka Ethekweni A C 31:15
- Bongani Zwane Phantane A C 31:19
- Thobani Chagwe Phantane A C 31:37
- Matekase Lefatsa Maxed Elite 32:02
Men 35 to 39:
- Matekase Lefatsa Maxed Elite 32:02
- Siyabonga Ndlovu Amaghwe A C 34:36
- Thomas Tsepo Speed Exp 34:54
Men 40 to 49:
- Michael Khambula Phantane A C 34:25
- Siphele Zondi Maritzburg City 36:44
- Vumo Ngubane KRS 38:47
Men 50 to 59:
- Willie Majombozi Boxer A C 42:27
- Mzwandile Masikane Maritzburg City 44:49
- Benjamin Mlaba Maritzburg City 45:34
Men 60 plus:
- Joseph Dumukude Protea Striders 49:30
- Jackie Jackersad Save Orion 64:37
- Jeff Armstrong Athletic North 66:55
Junior:
- Mpathi Bong Speed Exp 34:21
- Thulang Khambula Phantane A C 35:17
Open Women:
- Jenet Mbhele Umzimkhulu A C 35:39
- Sane Mbanjwa Phantane A C 38:35
- Nontobeko Ntuli Orcas Academy 41:30
- Zama Mokwena Nedbank A C 43:06
- Slindile Hlatswayo Ethekweni A C 44:03
Women 35 to 39:
- Zama Mokwena Nedbank A C 43:06
- Makhunga Mabusi Ind 46:25
- Ayanda Gwala Nedbank A C 49:18
Women 40 to 49:
- Sibongile Ziqubu Nedbank A C 45:00
- Ntsiki Mbambo Natal Carb 46:51
- Tholekale Ngobo SAPS Striders 48:57
Women 50 to 59:
- Ntobifikile Mtungwa Vertical Space 60:26
- Debbie Kruger SAPS Striders 60:48
- Hendrina Paulse Corr Serv 73:53
Women 60 plus:
- Pat Fischer Stella A C 58:19
- Denise Johansen Ethekweni A C 65:54
- Trish Bottom Natal Carbs 74:15
Junior:
- Nontobeko Ntuli Orcas Academy 41:30
- Anele Dlomo Maritzburg City 44:30
- Mini Mncwabe Drak A C 45:26
Walkers:
Open Men Walk:
- Owen Bengu Maxed Elite 67:46
- Mose Nhnenlethwa H/dale A C 68:08
- Deon Venter Corr Serv 80:03
Open Women Walk:
- Mary Mvelase Nedbank A C 68:36
- Pam Collet Highway A C 75:24
- Thabile Jili Black Diamond 97:39
CMA Corporate Social Investment (CSI) & Charities Convener, Mqondisi Ngcobo said, “We are grateful to all of our stakeholders and volunteers who graciously made this event possible. We congratulate our winners on their achievements and all runners who completed their 10km race and earned their medal.”