At the Makhuduthamaga Mayor’s Marathon, Nedbank women dominated the 42.2km race as Gladys Jepchirchir raced to victory in 3:04:37, followed by Elizabeth Jeruiyot Chemweno in 3:11:33 for second, and Annie Chirisa taking third in 3:32:50, with Tabitha Tsatsa rounding off the top five in 3:48:40. In the men’s marathon, Robert Kiprotich Chelang’a secured a strong sixth place in 2:41:08. The club also shined in the 21km event, where Thabang Masihleho won in 1:07:39, closely followed by teammates Jackson Ole Koisenge in second (1:07:59) and Silvester Kipkemboi in third (1:12:30), sweeping the podium.

Down at the Balwin Properties Umhlanga Run, the 10km delivered two second-place finishes from Benjamin Nyongesa (30:18) and Jenna Challenor (35:34). 

I went into this run with absolutely no expectations, just purely to see how my body has responded to the last eight weeks of training. I had a great, long break after Comrades. I felt like I had a very hectic race schedule for the first six months so my plan was always to take a break after Comrades and let my body recover properly before I built into my next training block. I went into this race purely to have fun and to see where I was fitness wise. I was very surprised and super happy. I really enjoyed the race, the conditions were not favourable, it was pouring and very windy and it is an undulating course but I really loved it and am very happy with my time and second place. I am excited to build from here.” - Jenna Challenor

At the Tom Jenkins Challenge, George Kusche powered his way to a win in the 21km event in 1:11:26. 

“My run went well this weekend. I was injured after the Comrades for quite some time, but managed to build back mileage and strength in the past 2 months. I have been feeling really strong lately, and I am excited to tackle the African Bank Soweto Marathon, and then focus on 2026! As always, I am thrilled to run for Nedbank and I truly believe that 2026 will be a great year for myself and for the Nedbank Running Club as a whole.” 

Nhlanhla Mncibi claimed a strong second place at the Ulundi Striders Half Marathon, finishing in 1:31:15.

At the HOKA Stellenbosch races, the Green team notched up more podiums as Yohannes Hirbo and Roelande Greyling both earned second-place finishes in the 21km (1:11:00 and 1:25:21 respectively), while Keano Qwili added another silver medal with his 32:30 run in the 10km. 

The club continued to shine at the Pirates 10km, where Florence Nyaingiri claimed first place in 36:04, with Lesiba Mooka finishing sixth and Kelly-Lynn Barkley eighth.

On the national stage at the SA 10km Championships, Onalenna Khonkobe impressed with a bronze medal in 29:07. The age-category athletes also delivered great performances: Ingrid Koster placed 3rd SAMA lady and 5th Master, Rika Rossouw finished 2nd in the  in the women’s division.

Rounding off the weekend, Kelly van Vliet claimed second place at the Vukani 15km, while Simphiwe Mfowetshizwa earned another silver for the club at the OR Tambo Municipality 21km, finishing in 1:10:23.

Another weekend, another showcase of Nedbank excellence. Well done to every athlete who raced, supported, and carried the Green Dream Team spirit by across South Africa.