Spotlight: Kit Kat Marathon, Pretoria West

NRC AGN (Gauteng North) served up the story of the weekend at the Kit Kat Marathon in Pretoria West, where Nedbank Running Club locked out the entire 21.1km men's podium - a clean sweep that marked a great turnaround for the club and capped a magnificent day out across all three distances.

Stephen Ngigi Kangethe took the win in 63:17, with Onalenna Khonkhobe 2nd in 63:47 and Thabang Mosia 3rd in 65:07.

The 21.1km ladies race belonged to Mary Njambi Njuguna, 1st overall in 1:22:31 - her second half marathon win of the weekend, less than 24 hours after taking the Masingitha Mall 21.1km title in Giyani. Tebogo Mokgosinyane was 3rd overall and 1st Veteran in 1:30:36, Ingrid Koster 6th overall and 2nd in the 50+ category in 1:35:36, and Dalene Sonnekus 8th overall and 1st in the 60+ category in 1:42:09.

Over 42.2km, the ladies went one-two: Patience Garauzive won in 2:53:59 with Lina Jepkemoi Kaino 2nd in 2:55:35. In the men's marathon, Samuel Sibeko was 4th overall in 2:21:12, Prosper Mutwira 9th in 2:25:09 and Peter Mutwetumo Muindi 10th in 2:27:34. Collin Kanyimo took 2nd Veteran in 2:33:53, Lucky Mohale 3rd Veteran in 2:35:49, and Solice Makgetlaneng 2nd in the M50+ category in 2:54:52.

Over 10km, Albert Kangor was 6th overall and 1st Veteran in 33:11.

NRC WPA (Western Province)

The Gun Run is one of the jewels of the Western Province calendar, and the Green Dream Team turned up in force for the 32nd edition on the Atlantic Seaboard. Green vests were visible right through both the 10km and 21.1km fields, and the club came away with two team prizes to go with a string of individual podiums.

Nedbank Running Club took the Men's Team prize in the 10km and the Ladies' Team prize in the 21.1km - a fine reward for the strength in depth the club has been building all season.

Gun Run 21.1km

The ladies race was where the club really made its mark. Fortunate Chidzivo led the green charge home, 3rd overall in 1:18:23, with Deanné Laubscher 5th in 1:20:03, Nicole van Wyk 7th in 1:21:12 and Jenna Pennesi 10th in 1:23:02. Four Nedbank Running Club athletes inside the top ten, and the Ladies' Team prize to show for it. In the men's race, Lloyd Bosman flew the flag with 4th overall in 1:03:28.

Gun Run 10km

The men's 10km team took top honours on the day. Thabo Solani led the club home, 6th overall in 30:43 and 2nd in the Junior Men category, with Keano Qwili right behind him in 8th in 30:49. Kobie Griffiths was 3rd in the W40-49 category in 39:34 and 6th overall lady, while Roger Simpson made it look easy in the M60-69 category, taking the win in 39:16.

NRC AGN (Gauteng North)

Waterfall City 21km

George Kusche was in superb form, taking the win and setting a new course record in the process in 1:05:12. In the ladies race, Mapaseka Makhanya was 2nd overall female in 1:25:45.

Vaal River City Marathon

Karin-Mari Dötze produced a fine run over the full 42.2km, finishing 2nd Open Lady and 1st AVT athlete in 2:59:29. In the 21km men's race, Joel Monne was 2nd in 1:09:28 with Griffiths Manyedi 3rd in 1:11:35. In the ladies 21km, Lauren Kruger was 2nd overall in 1:23:54 with Isabella Dicks 3rd overall female in 1:25:59. Over 10km, Helene van Rooyen was 2nd overall and 1st Veteran in 42 minutes.

Pirates 10km

Jackie Frey claimed another green age-category podium, taking 2nd place in the M60-69 category.

NRC LIMA (Limpopo)

Masingitha Mall 4-in-1 Marathon, Giyani

One of the standout club performances came over the full marathon, where Silvester KipKemboi Kipsang won his debut marathon and broke the course record in 2:16:27. Robert Kiprotich Chelanga finished 2nd Veteran in 2:31:03, and Tabitha Tsatsa took 3rd Master in 3:38:23 in the ladies race.

In the 21.1km men's race, Given Makgoba took the overall win in 1:06:19, with Kabelo Melamu 3rd in 1:06:51 and Musa Thuketana 5th in 1:07:43. Albert Kangor was 6th overall and 1st in the M40-49 category in 1:08:34, with Charles Soza 3rd in the same category in 1:12:41. Mary Njambi Njuguna won the ladies 21.1km in 1:21:51, the first leg of a weekend double that she completed at the Kit Kat 21.1km the following day, and Gift Ramabele was 2nd in the W40-49 category in 1:33:42.

Over 10km the club filled places three, four and five: Isaac Mosia 3rd in 30:28, Brian Muthomi Kiogora 4th in 30:33 and Alex Aphane 5th in 31:00.

NRC EPA (Eastern Province)

Sportsmans Warehouse 15km

A wet and windy morning did not stop the Green Dream Team from cleaning up the prize list. Refeloe Solomons was 1st Open Female and 1st in the W40-49 category in 59:04, with Kelly van Vliet 2nd Open Female and 1st in the W35-39 category in 1:00:48. Babalwa Ngcoko added 3rd in the W35-39 category in 1:21:24 and Margie Saunders won the W70-79 category in 1:11:58.

On the men's side, Mzolisi Makhanda was 2nd in the M40-49 category in 52:24 with Thulani Mdlalo 3rd in 53:17, while Xolile Ndingane took 2nd in the M50-59 category in 57:20 and Melikhaya Kepe 3rd in 57:58.

NRC Mpumalanga

Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain 4-in-1 Marathon

A tough day in the mountains and three green podiums to show for it. Over 42.2km, Bonginkosi Mavuso was 2nd overall in 2:28:04 and Rosina Jepkoskei Kiboino 2nd in the ladies race and 1st Veteran in 3:12:30. In the 10km, Enos Ndimande took the overall win and the 70+ category title in 1:02.

Bethal Bell 21km

Chrizell Roberts continued her winning streak, finishing 1st Lady Overall in 1:30.

NRC CGA (Central Gauteng)

KGA Icon Race, Kimberley

Bakang Kgokong was 3rd overall in the 21km in 1:07:58. In the ladies 21km, Anna Moeketsi was 2nd overall and 1st in the 40+ category, while Moleboheng Mohapi took 2nd overall and 1st Junior in the 5km.

NRC Zimbabwe

Extrathon Mining Indaba 10km, Zimbabwe

Ngonidzashe Ncube of Nedbank Zimbabwe was untouchable, taking 1st Overall and 1st Veteran athlete in 31:18.

Nedbank Running Club Activation: Employee Engagement and Wellness Strategy

The club is stepping up its employee engagement drive within Nedbank, with a strategy aimed squarely at getting more Nedbank staff into structured running while linking them up with health, fitness and performance support along the way. The push is about more than just kilometres - the goal is to build teamwork, lift morale and support the long-term wellbeing of the Nedbank and broader NMI Group workforce.

Employees taking part will get access to the club itself, professional health and performance support through Axis Health & Performance, nutritional guidance from Biogen and hydration support from Thirsti, alongside a range of running, fitness and wellness activities in a supportive, encouraging environment.

The first big push comes on Friday, 23 September 2026, with a club activation at Nedbank Umhlanga - a site with a workforce of more than 2,500 - giving the club a prime opportunity to introduce itself to employees and grow participation. From there, the plan is to roll the campaign out to the wider Nedbank banking division and its stakeholders, building the club’s profile as a key part of employee wellness and engagement, and growing a sustainable pipeline of new members for Nedbank Running Club KZN from within the Nedbank and NMI Group family.

Closing

That wraps up a memorable weekend for the Green Dream Team. Well done to every member who pulled on a green vest - see you all out there again next week for another edition full of Nedbank Running Club results!

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