The first weekend of May saw Nedbank Running Club athletes shining across the country, delivering standout performances in multiple major events.
May 6, 2025  
Here’s a full recap of the weekend’s results:

MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon – Centurion (May 1)

42km Men:

  • 3rd: Thomas Esito Ekiru – 2:26:21 (1st in age category)

10km Women:

  • 1st: Shanike Jordaan – 38:19

Rhodes Quality Half Marathon – Wellington (May 1)

21.1km Men:

  • 3rd: Selwyn Matthews – 1:07:41
  • 5th: Francois Maquassa – 1:08:35
  • 6th: Mandlenkosi Tuna – 1:08:55
  • 7th: Lloyd Bosman – 1:13:43
  • 9th: Wayme April – 1:15:02

21.1km Women:

  • 4th: Zintle Xiniwe – 1:25:18
  • 10th: Elme Middlemost – 1:31:28 (3rd in age category)

10km Men:

  • 1st: Selwyn Matthews – 31:25

10km Women:

  • 5th: Elme Middlemost – 43:33 (2nd in age category)

Lemo Mall Mangaung Marathon – Bloemfontein (May 3)

42.2km Men:

  • 6th: Sifiso Nqumakhwe – 2:27:48

42.2km Women:

  • 1st: Arouchelle Nieuwenhuis – 2:59:21

21.1km Women:

  • 2nd: Anna Moeketsi – 1:27:01

10km Men:

  • 6th: Thabang Eric Mathosa – 32:35
  • 7th: Hlongwane Bongani – 32:39
  • 8th: Thabo Lebakeng – 33:12

10km Women:

  • 3rd: Dineo Ithakono – 41:44 (1st in age category)
  • 4th: Moleboheng Bogosi – 42:52 (2nd in age category)
  • 9th: Thobile Mkhize – 46:22
  • 10th: Moleboheng Mohapi – 46:25 (3rd in age category)

 

Colgate Road Race – Boksburg (May 4)

32km Men:

  • 1st: Bright Mikolongwe – 1:50:15
  • 7th: Dumisani Ndlovu – 2:05:47 (3rd in age category)

10km Women:

  • 2nd: Tebogo Mokgosinyane – 1:02:19 (1st in age category)
  • 4th: Kelly-Lynn Barkley – 1:03:45 (1st in age category)

Bruintjieshoogte 50km – Somerset East (May 3)

50km Women:

  • 1st: Tracey Campbell – 4:00:04

N12 Ultra Marathon – Klerksdorp (May 3)

50km Men:

  • 6th: Eliud Biwott – 2:56:15 (Nedbank RC Kenya)

50km Women:

  • 1st: Dikeledi Majara – 3:12:36
  • 3rd: Mildred Kinyanja – 3:19:38
  • 9th: Elizabeth Jepkogei – 3:59:16

10km Men:

  • 2nd: Peter Cheptot – 30:24
  • 5th: Tiisetso Mokhoma – 31:03
  • 10th: Bakang Kgokong – 32:44

10km Women:

  • 1st: Tebogo Mokgosinyane – 40:17

Buffalo City Marathon & Half Marathon – East London (May 1)

Marathon Men:

  • 2nd: Gift Chigomarawa – 2:18:52

Marathon Women:

  • 2nd: Refeloe Solomons – 2:56:26

Half Marathon Men:

  • 9th: Xolisile Sinkintana – 1:09:55

Half Marathon Women:

  • 2nd: Michelle Conroy – 1:36:40

 

Durban International Marathon (May 5)

Marathon Men:

  • 5th: Namakoe Nkhasi – 2:13:14 (Nedbank RC Lesotho)

Marathon Women:

  • 1st: Emane Seifu Hayile – 2:31:45 (Nedbank RC Ethiopia)
  • 2nd: Alina Armas – 2:32:34 (Nedbank RC Namibia)
  • 4th: Lelse Birhanu Bero
  • 5th: Meseret Biru Fita (Nedbank RC Ethiopia)
Congratulations to all our Nedbank Running Club athletes for their grit, determination, and continued success. The green dream continues to shine across South Africa’s racing calendar.