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CAPE TOWN –<\/strong> The Timbercity Red Hill Marathon & Classic 2026 achieved a historic milestone, delivering record participation and perfect racing conditions as hundreds of runners tackled the challenging Cape Peninsula route from Fish Hoek through Scarborough on Saturday 24 January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Timbercity Red Hill Marathon attracted various runners who tackled the 42.2km, 36km and 13km racing events. PHOTOS: Eric Nathan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Record-breaking participation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year marked the largest field in Red Hill history, attracting marathoners and classic distance runners from across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many participants used the race as a crucial qualifier following last year’s Cape Town Marathon cancellation, contributing to the electric atmosphere from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding podium performances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The marathon distance saw Sibusio Madikizela claim victory in the men’s 42.2km category, followed by Brandon Lewin and Siphosoxolo Moyeni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women’s marathon champion Elm\u00e9 Middlemost scooped first place, with Isel Barnard taking second and Jessie Waldman coming in third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 36 km classic distance featured impressive performances from Godwin Swartz, who topped the men’s field ahead of Mthandazo Qhina and Lehlohonolo Raliphokojoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Silber dominated the women’s 36 km race, followed by Leani Potgieter and Marlize Vienings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the popular 13 km event Dewayne Mouries led the men’s field, with Keenan Janse and Lusindiso Mbuli completing the podium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lara Marggraf claimed the women’s 13 km title, ahead of Julia Thaller and Petra Eastaugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event’s partnership with Manzi Water proved a major success, powering the event’s ambitious Run Clean, Run Green initiative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every hydration station operated with refill tanks instead of single-use plastics and eliminating thousands of bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Race Director Zeta Booysen, alongside Timbercity and Fish Hoek Athletics Club representatives, praised the exceptional turnout and seamless teamwork that characterised the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The success relied heavily on Fish Hoek Athletics Club members, course marshals and hundreds of volunteers from local schools and businesses who worked tirelessly from before dawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following this record-breaking year, the Timbercity Red Hill Marathon will return in 2027, promising to be bigger, better and bolder than ever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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