At the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon, the green dream team showed depth across all distances. In the women’s 42.2km, Galaletsang Mekgoe claimed 2nd in 3:03:21. The half marathon saw Helene van Rooyen take the win in 1:23:36, with Lauren Kruger finishing 5th in 1:29:16. Promise Masivuye Msitshana secured 6th in the men’s race in 1:12:40. Over 10km, Shanice Peens raced to victory in 39:55, while Riaan van Zyl finished 6th in 35:27.

The Seshego Marathon in Polokwane delivered a clean sweep for Nedbank. In the men’s 50km, Tiisetso Mokhoma powered to victory in 2:53:42, with teammate Thomas Esito Ekiru close behind in 2nd (2:55:04). Gladys Jepchirchir added another win in the women’s 50km in 3:35:13. Over 21.1km, Thanang Masihleho was unbeatable, taking 1st in 1:05:12.

At the Spirit of Flight 10km, veteran Nedbank star Charne Bosman finished 3rd in the women’s race, while Melinda van Tonder claimed 7th in 43:27.

The Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km produced another standout result, with Thabang Mosiako storming to 1st place in 29:44, and Namakoe Nkhasi finishing strongly in 4th with 30:09.

In Mpumalanga, the Makhonjwa Mountain 4-in-1 Marathon saw Nedbank dominate once again. In the men’s marathon, Bonginkosi Mavuso took 1st in 2:25:59, followed by Boaz Kasar Kiptarit in 4th (2:34:26). The women’s race saw Elizabeth Chemweno claim victory in 3:08:09, joined on the podium by Rebecca Nakuwa in 3rd (3:26:56), with Simone Odendaal finishing 6th (3:53:33). Over 21.1km, Florence Nyaingiri and Naomy Jerono crossed the line together in 1:25:57, with Florence taking the official win and Jerono in 2nd. Strong support came from Madeleine Whitehair (6th, 1:43:53) and Sumari van Staden (8th, 1:45:45). On the men’s side, Silvester Kipsang secured 6th in 1:10:50. In the 10km, Stephen Tarus finished 2nd in 32:27.

Down in the Western Cape, the Outsurance Gun Run produced more podiums. In the half marathon, Lloyd Bosman placed 3rd in 1:03:24, while the women’s team impressed with Ane Terblanche in 2nd (1:18:39) and Deanne Laubscher in 4th (1:22:50). Over the 10km, Olga Firsova ran to 3rd in 34:27.

At the Merewent Run/Walk 15km, Nncedisa Phungula delivered a superb performance to finish 2nd in 51:08.

From ultra-distance victories to blazing 10km results, Nedbank Running Club athletes once again showed why they are a force on every start line. Congratulations to all who flew the green flag with pride this past weekend!