The Colchester Development Run was held in icy weather conditions from Mackay Bridge Angling Club in Colchester last Saturday.
This event, which is presented in partnership with Eastern Province Athletics and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as part of the Legacy Project, attracted over 500 runners, for the 10km and 5km distances.
Thabang Mosiako, running for Boxer Athletic Club, stormed to the finish in 0.29.06, followed by top local athlete, Melikhaya Frans of Ikhamva Athletic Club in 0.29.27. This was Melikhaya’s last race as part of his preparations for the World Marathon Championships next month.
Age category winners were as follow:
Men 35-39: Luyanda Tshangana, Ikhamva AC (0.31.05); Women 35-39: Asanda Zamisa, Sibaleka Nani AC (0.43.26); Men 40-49: Xolisa Ndlumbini, Vukani MS RC (0.32.38); Women 40-49: Ntombesintu Mfunzi, Nedbank RC (0.38.28); Men 50-59: Desmond Zibi, Ikhamva AC (0.33.34); Women 50-59: Christine Claasen, Achilles RC (0.43.24); Men 60-69: Alan Taylor, Achilles RC (0.42.10); Women 60-69: Janette Schierz-Crusius, Body Concept RC (0.49.27); Men 70-79: Eddie Eades, Ikhamva AC (0.49.35); Women 70-79: Liz Jenkerson, Muirite Strider (0.57.35); Men 80+: Godfrey Kariem, Gelvan AC (1.25.02); Women 80+: Dorothy Hart, Nedbank RC (1.28.48); Junior Men: Brenden Wessels of Run 4 Christ AC (0.33.46); Junior Women: Mia-Cara Hart of Schools EPA (0.43.38).
