The Kimberley Harriers Running Club held its first 30 km race on Saturday (05/03).
This event was also used by Athletics Griqualand West (AGW) as a qualifier for Athletics South Africa’s national marathon championship, which will be held in Durban on 8 May. As no marathon will be held in the Northern Cape before this date, the decision was made to allow runners who finish within a certain time to qualify. The winner and two runners-up will represent the AGW at this event.
“A 30 km race is a good distance for an athlete to prepare for a marathon,” says Ria Janse van Vuuren, club secretary.
Senior men, 30 km
- Obakeng Riet (1:52:56)
- Shadrack Selatedi (1:53:12)
- Sydney Stevens (1:59:31)
Senior women, 30 km
- Frances Nel (2:40:01)
- Lobisa van Wyk (2:50:17)
- Anel Viljoen (2:51:41)
In the 10 km event Goitsemodimo Moagi (35:28) was the first man to finish, and Tanita Sada (45:52) the first woman.
