A Proven Track Record

Madziva brings an impressive pedigree to the Nedbank Running Club, with a competitive ultra-running career spanning nearly a decade. The Zimbabwean athlete has consistently demonstrated her prowess on South African roads, accumulating over 573 kilometers of competitive ultra-distance racing across 10 major events.

Personal Best Performances

Her personal best performances speak volumes about her capabilities:

• 3:38:00 (2024 Two Oceans Marathon) - 3rd place
• 6:34:27 (2024 Comrades Marathon - Up Run) - 13th place

These times have earned her recognition in international rankings, including a remarkable 4th place in the 2024 international 50km rankings

Notable Achievements

Madziva's competitive resume includes strong performances at South Africa's premier ultra-distance events:

Two Oceans Marathon

• 2018 - 3:56:18 (50km split: 3:28:08) - 7th place
• 2019 - 3:56:34 (50km split: 3:29:52) - 7th place
• 2023 - 4:00:29 (50km split: 3:32:57) - 10th place
• 2024 - 3:38:00 (50km split: 3:32:57) - 3rd place

Comrades Marathon

• 2024 - 6:34:27 (Up Run) - 13th place

Prince Mangosuthu Ultra Marathon

Multiple podium finishes demonstrating consistency and competitive excellence

Other Notable Races

• 2024 Nedbank Ultra Marathon Runified 50km – 1^st – 3:22:49
• Zululand 56km Ultra Marathon -

Testing Fitness at Gqeberha Bay Ultra

Before tackling the Two Oceans and Comrades marathons later this year, Madziva will test her fitness at the Gqeberha Bay Ultra 50km on Saturday, 31 January 2026. This strategic race selection provides an ideal opportunity for her to gauge her current form and fine-tune her preparation for the season's major objectives.

After recovering from an injury last year, she began training in November and recently tested her fitness with a 25-kilometer race in Durban.

"My legs are feeling fine, everything is perfect. Saturday is going to go well for me. I'm really looking forward to it. I didn't want to go there and run without doing a race first. It's better to test my fitness and strength in my legs beforehand."

The Gqeberha Bay Ultra will serve as a critical benchmark, allowing Madziva and her coaching team to assess her readiness and make any necessary adjustments to her training program ahead of the demanding Two Oceans and Comrades challenges.

"For now I'm focusing on speed—tempo runs and that kind of work. That's why I decided to run this 50 kilometers. To see where my speed and distance training are at."

"I've still got about 11 weeks to go until Two Oceans, which means I still have time to train and do some long runs. My training is going well now. Nothing is holding me back. I want to get back to my race time of under 3:25 for 50kms."

A Valuable Addition to Nedbank Running Club

Madziva's experience, proven results, and competitive mindset make her a tremendous asset to the Nedbank Running Club. Her consistent performances at the highest level of ultra-distance running, combined with her international ranking credentials, position her as a serious contender in both the Two Oceans and Comrades marathons.

“We are thrilled to welcome Loveness Madziva to the Nedbank Running Club family. Loveness is a remarkable athlete whose dedication and talent speak for themselves. At Nedbank, we pride ourselves on supporting and nurturing the best running talent on the continent, and we believe Loveness will thrive in our environment. We look forward to seeing her achieve even greater heights in the green dream team”

- Nick Bester, NRC National Manager

The club and its supporters eagerly anticipate following Loveness Madziva's journey throughout the 2026 season, beginning with her performance at the Gqeberha Bay Ultra this weekend.