With a field of over 4,000 runners and walkers, an impressive line-up of top runners and a fun day of braai and Kwaito, the SA Pork Kwai Challenge proved to be a great Sunday for the Nedbank Running Clubs.
The event was organised by the Randburg Harriers and Sportsvendo and took place at the Randburg Sports Complex. Running distances included a 21.1km, 10km and 5km race; a 2.5km fun run and even a 50m nappy dash for under 4’s.
Over 3,200 runners set off at 07:10 this morning; 1,800 for the 21.1km half marathon and 1,600 for the 10km race. Ten minutes later, over 600 runners of all ages set off for the 5km race – kids of 7 years and toddlers and babies seated in their parents’ strollers.
For the more serious runner, the course was a relatively tough one, with a number of hills and turns, but it was the Nedbank Green Dream Team dominating again.
The 21.1km race was won by Shadrack Hoff from the Nedbank Running Club Gauteng North, only one second ahead of second place, Phillip Molefe. They finished in 68min, 3 seconds and 4 seconds respectively.
Team Nedbank had an excellent showing in the ladies’ race. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the half marathon were runners from the Nedbank green dream team, with Rene Kalmer taking top honours in a new course record of 76 minutes and 18 seconds. Fellow Olympic qualifier, Irvete van Blerk was second three minutes later, Nedbank team mate Cornelia Joubert. In the 40-49 and 50-59 age groups, the ladies’ winners were also from the Nedbank team.
The trend continued in the 10km race, with Rutendo Nyahora taking first place and husband Lewis Masunda coming second in the men’s race – The husband and wife team from Nedbank Running Club Gauteng North
The fun did not end after the finish though. Race sponsor, SA Pork, together with co-sponsor Eskort, hosted an inter-club pork braai competition on Cadac braais, which generated wonderful aromas and a lot of fun. The team of celebrity judges had all run the Kwai Challenge and were ready for some good food.
Running stars -all members of the Nedbank Running Club- Bruce Fordyce, Irvette van Blerk and Nick Bester; society favourite Annie Malan, Egoli star David Vlok and Kwaito legend Kabelo Mabalane judged the presentation, creativity and taste of each team’s offerings, under the careful guidance of chef Stephan Prinsloo. The winners were a team aptly named the Purple Pigs. Nedbank Running Club Gauteng North was awarded the third prize and Nedbank Central Gauteng was placed 7th overall out of 30 teams.
The post race crowd was also given a special teat by co-sponsor, Nedbank, with the performance of Kabelo whose Kwaito tunes had even the tiny tots bouncing to the beat.
The Nedbank Green Dream Team on the stage
Rene Kalmer in winning streak in the 21km
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Rutenda Nyahora taking the 10 km title.
Shadrack Hoff winning the 21 km race
Lebogang Masilo,Vuyisile Tshoba and Luwis Masunda on the 10km. podium
The Nedbank Gauteng North club-3rd in the Pork Braai competition.
Johan,Annie,Caroline,George,Fritz
Dora Khanimambo enjoying the 5km.
Fritz Haupt and George Gravitt
SA Pork Kwai Challenge, Sunday 13 May 2012-Race Results
21.1km Men
1 Shadrack Hoff 1:08:03 Nedbank
Men, 40-49
1 Elias Mabane 1:12:12 Nedbank
21.1km Women
1 Rene Kalmer 1:16:18 (record)
Prev: 1:23:19 (2010) Nedbank
2 Irvette van Blerk 1:19:17 Nedbank
3 Cornelia Joubert 1:20:51 Nedbank
40-49
1 Nomasanta Skhosana 1:34:20 Nedbank
50-59
1 Frances van Blerk 1:38:11 Nedbank
10km Men
2 Luwis Masunda 30:50 Nedbank
3 Lebogang Masilo 31:28 Nedbank
40-49
10km Ladies
1 Rutendo Nyahora 34:15 Nedbank
Results of the Nedbank Running Club in Port Elizabeth
Elite AC Lotto 21.1km (EP Championships) Date: 2012/05/12
Pos Name Surname Club Age HMS
Category : Senior Men
2 ANELE MALIZA NEDBANK RC 34 1.08.27
8 SANDILE NGUNUZA NEDBANK RC 29 1.10.08
9 MELIKHAYA FRANS NEDBANK RC 20 1.10.39
Category : Senior Ladies
2 DELIWE NYANGA NEDBANK RC 23 1.27.24
6 MARGIE SAUNDERS NEDBANK RC 58 1.34.02
9 DAVERA MAGSON NEDBANK RC 37 1.36.29
Category : 40 - 49 Men
3 MPUMELELO NDLUMBINI NEDBANK RC 40 1.14.54
Category : 50 - 59 Men
1 KENNETH MENZE NEDBANK RC 50 1.20.08
Category : 70 + Men
1 TAMSANQA JUSAYI NEDBANK RC 70 1.37.32
Category : 35 - 39 Ladies
3 DAVERA MAGSON NEDBANK RC 37 1.36.29
Category : 50 - 59 Ladies
1 MARGIE SAUNDERS NEDBANK RC 58 1.34.02
The Starling Plumbers 21,1 & 10Km Road Race-Sunday 13th May 2012
Open Ladies 10km:
1. Cary Ann Smith Nedbank A C 37:21
21,1km:Men 35 to 39:
1. Shinge Budza Nedbank A C 72:33
2. Dumisani Mtaung Nedbank A C 76:37
Team: Nedbank A C
Open Ladies 21,1km:
2. Fikile Mbuthuma Nedbank A C 90:47
Ladies 35 to 39:
1. Hleziphi Ncayiyana Nedbank A C 96:32
Vodashop 10miler (16km),
Berdine Smit was the 1st woman in a time of 1:13
Jacaranda Mall 10km
Michelle Williams placed second with a time of 38:30.