Some 41 marathon runners from the Goldfields took part in the annual Two Oceans Marathon that took place in Cape Town this past weekend.
Local runners say the marathon once again delivered an unforgettable experience – an iconic blend of breathtaking views, tough climbs, and the electric spirit that defines Cape Town’s premier running event.
Local marathon runner Dean Dodd of the Goudveld Multisport Club says from the early morning chill at the start to the golden views over Chapman’s Peak, the Goudveld Multi Sport runners gave it their all across both the 21 km and 56 km races.
“The conditions were mostly ideal, with cool temperatures and just enough breeze to keep things comfortable – perfect for chasing goals or soaking up the atmosphere.”
Dodd says like any event of this scale, there were a few hiccups, and some runners experienced confusion around seeding and cutoff points.
“But these didn’t dampen the overall spirit. The crowd support, camaraderie on course, and the pride of finishing more than made up for it.
“As Goudveld Multisport we showed up strong, ran with heart, and left with memories. For many of us, the countdown to 2026 has already begun,” he says.
The club’s Louis Fourie finished the ultra in 05:32:40 and the half marathon in 01:56:47. The other finishers in the ultra six-hour cut-off were Michael Conradie, Hendrik Janse van Rensburg, Nico Nortje, Allen Simpson and Albertus Viljoen. In the half marathon the two-hour cut-off finishers were Rünaldi de Beer, Werdi Dodd, Elizabeth Dodd, Paul Lombard, Corene Malherbe, Anéé Mitchley, Freddy Mitchley and Rozelle Rheeder.
Harmony Striders sent 27 athletes to Cape Town, and of these ten athletes made the six-hour cut off and three made the five-hour cut off. Top runner Lebohang Lala finished the ultra in a time of 04:38:49.
The five-hour finishers were Morne Nel, Sentle Mokholela and Jan den Hartog; and the six-hour finishers were: Daemane Makhate, Ntombizodwa Danisa, Pierre Spurr, Potlako Sekokotana, Muso Molefi, Justice Shelile, Augustus Makhasana, Chantel Rheeder, Thabo Sejamoholo. In the half marathon the runners who made the two-hour cut off were: Morne Nel, Amelia du Plessis Rina Nel Sheriah Rose Abiel Faro Benedict Tsenoli and Nandipha Dina.
The independent Welkom runners who finished the ultra within the five-hour range and the half marathon within the two-hour range are Abe Nkomo (56 km and 21km), Nkhetheni Masupa (56km and 21km), Collin Delport (56km and 21km), Tshehla Serekego (56 km), Jacob Mothokoa (56km), Matthews Musimanga (56km/), Sentle Mokholela (56km), Debu Mosiane (56km), Trevor Nkosi (56km), 11. Sthembiso Jwele (56km and 21km), Mpai Moalahi (56km). Jacob Mjandana(70+ years) finished the 56km in just over 6-hours.
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