Race winner, Tymebank Langa’s Edward Jack, in relaxed mood follwing his win in Sunday’s Axxess Landmark’s Half Marathon, in Rondebosch. Picture: Fuad Esack
No records were broken in the 21st edition of the Axxess Landmark’s Half Marathon, hosted by WPCC Running and Top Events, in ideal running conditions with a light early morning breeze, in Rondebosch, on Sunday.
Tymebank Langa Athletic Club runners dominated the men’s 21km race with Edward Jack crossing the finish line first, followed by teammates Duane Fortuin and William Kaptein in second and third place respectively. Jack finished in 1hr06min26sec, Fortuin in 1hr07min50sec and Kaptein came in at 1hr09min45sec.
The women’s race was a closely contested affair, won by Atlantic Athletic Club’s Betha Sitarika in 1hr24min08sec, followed by Boxer’s Nicola Wills in 1hr24min21sec and third-placed finisher, Langa runner Alexa Townsend, in 1hr2458sec.
More than 1 600 runners registered for Sunday’s 21km run, with race beneficiary, the Amy Foundation, receiving R25 000.
Nedbank runner Vakaliso Kopolo finished third in the men’s 40-49 category. Picture: Fuad EsackItheko’s Renee Cupido affords herself a bit of a breather after crossing the finish line in Sunday’s Landmarks Half Marathon.Itheko’s Tougeeda Allie in no rush to beat her personal best during Sunday’s half marathon in Rondebosch. Picture: Fuad EsackMission accomplished for ARD’s Sebastian Mathews, who said he’s looking forward to the upcoming Three-Vlei race in Grassy Park on Sunday. Picture: Fuad EsackWest Coast Athletic Club’s Mari Schade takes a moment to pose for a photo during Sunday’s Landmarks 21km race, in Rondebosch. Picture: Fuad EsackMoscow Skosana, all the way from Mpumalanga, has every reason to blow his own horn after finishing Sunday’s 21km run in Rondebosch. Picture: Fuad EsackOmmiedraai Friends Athetic Club’s Faiza Ruiters all smiles following Sunday’s Landmarks Half Marathon.Picture: Fuad EsackCeltic Harriers’ Rasheed Hargey gives Landmarks the thumbs up. Picture: Fuad EsackLanga’s Duane Fortuin looking to go another 21km after finishing third in the men’s open race and first in the 40-49 category. Picture: Fuad EsackThree’s company… Shane Durrell, Zee Durrell and Given Ngejane, all members of of newly-established Zandvlei Athletic Club, looking pretty in pink. Picture: Fuad EsackZemvelo Mkula and Zakithi Zwane were also among those who signed up for Sunday’s Landmarks Half marathon. Picture: Fuad EsackLandmark 6km, a favourite among runners, attracted a large number of junior entries, including these youngster and their coach from Capricorn Athletic Club. From left are, Samuel Williams, Keedrin Visagie, Alex Bridgens, Rogan Cupido and Bielqees Johnston. Picture: Fuad EsackOmmiedraai Friends Ismail Abrahams, Nazeema Daniels, Faldie Raciet and Najmie Behardien after completing Sunday’s half marathon. Picture: Fuad EsackVOB’s Nic Louw and Yvette Rijnsburger taking it one step at a time en route to the finish line at WPCC. Picture: Fuad EsackFrom left are, Spartan Harriers’ Qanita Omer, Verna Ndhluni, Thertia Johnson, Dawn de Mornay and Michelle Anders. Picture: Fuad Esack
