The Kimberley Harriers Running Club has been voted Club of the Year for 2025, and also received the accolade as Most Voted Club of the Year at the annual awards ceremony hosted by Athletics Griqualand West (AGW).
Furthermore, the club’s Melissa du Plessis was announced as the best female road runner at the event on 23 January. Earlier, Du Plessis was announced as the club’s Sportswoman of the Year.
The club thanks every member for unwavering support, commitment, and dedication.
“These achievements are truly a team effort, and the awards are well deserved,” the club stated.
On 7 March, Kimberley Harriers will present its 56th Diamond Marathon, taking place from St Patrick’s CBC in Du Toitspan Road. This race is one of the largest marathons in the Northern Cape and the second oldest in South Africa. It first took place in 1970.
Athletes can enter for the marathon, halfmarathon, or 10km event. It is a qualifier race for the Two Oceans and Comrades. Enter on quicket.co.za – the closing date for online entries is 28 February at 23:00.
Teemaneng Running Club will be hosting its sixth edition of the Phakamile Mabija Human Rights Half Marathon on 21 March, taking place from the Kimberley Boys’ High School.
