GEORGE NEWS - Nedbank Running Club’s Selwyn Matthews and Melissa van Rensberg claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the annual CMCE Love Life 10km Road Race in Wilderness on Wednesday 4 November.
About 350 athletes gathered at Wilderness Common for the 10km race and 5km fun run, which combined running with a celebration of life and remembrance.
Matthews crossed the finish line in 33:34, followed by clubmates Wayne April in 34:09 and Khanyiso Pietersen in 34:42. Pietersen also won the junior boys’ category.
Van Rensberg took the women’s title in 40:29, also winning the 40-49 age category. Danelle Kapp of the Knysna Marathon Club finished second in 47:31, and Nedbank’s Annatjie Botes was third in 48:29. Botes also won the women’s 60-69 category.
Beyond the results, a Love Life board gave the participants a space to write the names of people they were running for, honouring loved ones and remembering those who had died.
A bell welcomed the athletes at the finish, each ring celebrating their achievement and the event’s message of making every moment count.
Photographs and results are available on the Cape Multisport Facebook page.
Marelize Earl signing the Love Life board. Photos: Hugo du Plessis
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