Ethel Pangiso will line up in the green of Nedbank Running Club at the 2026 Nelson Mandela Marathon, bringing a strong record of marathon and half marathon podium performances across Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa to the start line.
NELSON MANDELA MARATHON | ELITE PROFILE:
Ethel Pangiso
Ethel has enjoyed an impressive 2026 season:
- Khayah and Mabvuku High Half Marathon – 1st, 1:20:56
- Moonlight Pink Ribbons of Hope Half Marathon – 1st
- Heroes Half Marathon / ZPCS Goodwill Trust Fund – 3rd, 1:26:03
- Econet Victoria Falls Marathon – 4th, 2:56:30
- BTC Francistown Marathon – 3rd
Her 2025 season included:
- BTC Francistown Marathon – 1st, 2:54:16
- Econet Victoria Falls Marathon – 2nd, 2:46:05
- FNB Kazungula Bridge Marathon – 2nd, 2:47:40
Her marathon personal best is:
- Marathon – 2:35:38
Ethel set her marathon best at the 2024 Durban International Marathon, where she finished 2nd in 2:35:38. Her consistent podium performances across Southern Africa underline her strength over the distance.
We look forward to seeing Ethel take on the Nelson Mandela Marathon and wish her everything of the best as she proudly represents the Green Dream Team!
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