The Nedbank Running Club SWD will send a team of more than 120 runners to the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, competing in the 56km ultra marathon on Saturday, 11 April, and the 21.1km half marathon on Sunday, 12 April.

Among the standout contenders in the ultra distance is Lloyd Bosman, who finished as runner-up in the 2024 race and will be looking to go one better this year. He will be joined by his teammate Selwyn Matthews, who is set to make his debut over the ultra distance.

In the women’s race, Carla Spangenberg is expected to deliver a strong performance, while Nerida Lubbe will be a key contender in the 50–59 category.

Over the 21.1km distance, Bruce Maboza and Wayne April will be aiming for a top-10 finish. Meanwhile, Annatjie Botes is expected to once again put in a strong performance in the 60–69 category.

We wish all the Nedbank runners the very best of luck for the weekend.

Congratulations to Liezel Smit, the winner of the Nike Vision competition! She takes home a stylish pair of sunglasses valued at R2500.

Enjoy every kilometer with your new sunglasses! 

Pre-Entries: Send completed entry form with proof of payment to harriersmbay@gmail.com
Dates for submission: 02nd March 2026 till 14th April 2026, 18H00.
ABSA Bank Branch: 632005 Current Acc Nr: 2070140902
No late entries for 10km on race day!
Only entries for Fun Run on race day.

 ASWD Licensed athlete take note: Timing will be done by electronic system but not IPICO system; no chip needed.
Non-Licensed athletes can collect their temporary numbers on 18 April 2026 at Sport field from 05H30 – 06H30.

Start: 07h00 in Longstreet, in front of supermarket close to Vorentoe Primary School Sports Field.

Finish: Vorentoe Primary School, Great Brak River, Sports field
Ablution: On the Vorentoe Primary School sports field First Aid: On route and at finish

Medals: To the first 250 finishers who complete the race within the cut-off time. 10km: Gold = Category winners Silver: 30 Bronze = following first 220 finishers within cut off time. FUN RUN: All finishers

Prize giving: 09H00 or as soon as last athlete finish at the Vorentoe Primary School Sports Field. Athletes are responsible to collect their own prize money or prize money is forfeited. (ASA Rule 2.10)

Enquiries : Paulus Allart 0734125440/Jacob Karelse 0633172136 / Randall Lewis 0611622628

 Email : harriersmbay@gmail.com

Seven master athletes from Oudtshoorn were honoured on 5 February during a function in George by SWD.

Melanie Verlinde, a track athlete, received a special award, while Jason Jaftha, Johann Coetzer, Frans Kalp and Ernst van Zyl received SWD master athletics colours.

Coetzer also received a long-service award together with Toy Ungerer for their 20 years of involvement with SWD.

Lampies Lamprecht was honoured with a long-service award for his 40 years of involvement.

Caption: From left are Lampies Lamprecht, Johann Coetzer, Ernst van Zyl and Jason Jaftha. Photo: Liezl van Niekerk