The Moon Valley outside Swakopmund witnessed an exciting moment as a record-breaking 177 trail runners converged for the 3rd Gondwana Moonvalley Marathon on 30 March 2024. Held amidst the tranquil beauty of the Easter weekend, participants embarked on a journey of athletic prowess and scenic splendour.
Among the different running categories, the 10 and 21 km routes emerged as crowd favourites, attracting seasoned athletes and enthusiasts alike. The competition was fierce, with contenders opting for shorter distances to align with their training regimens and upcoming (ultra) marathons.
Winners of the half marathon: Tangeni Amuthenu (3rd),
Willi van Zyl (1st) and Dionisus Britz (2nd)
Among the different running categories, the 10km and 21km routes emerged as crowd favourites, attracting seasoned athletes and enthusiasts alike. Willi van Zyl and Nicole Blaauw claimed victory in the men's and women's fiercely-contested half marathons, respectively, while Abrosius Shiimi and Jivanka Kruger clinched the top spots in the 10km category. Thomas Miller and Julia Jansen van Rensburg won the gruelling 42km race. Congratulations!
The winners of the marathon: Milton Kimbini (3rd), Thomas Miller (1st), Matti Kuwa (2nd); Ladies half marathon winner Nicole Blaauw (right)
Acknowledging the outstanding performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category were awarded coveted Gondwana accommodation vouchers worth N$10,000, 8,000 and 6,000. In the spirited 5 km run category, fun took precedence as participants revelled in the camaraderie of the event. The prize-giving ceremony featured a thrilling raffle of Gondwana accommodation vouchers for the 5km-participants, leaving many faces beaming with joy.
The success of the marathon owes much to the dedication of participants and volunteers, whose unwavering support propelled the event to new heights. Special gratitude is extended to our esteemed media partner Nova 103.5 and Osh-Med international for their invaluable medical assistance throughout the race. Additionally, heartfelt thanks are extended to the SFC Sport Club for hosting the event and providing refreshments.
Timekeepers and the OSH-Med Team at the Gondwana Moonvalley Marathon.
As the sun sets on another unforgettable edition of the Gondwana Moonvalley Marathon, we look forward to continued success and camaraderie in the years to come. The next Gondwana Adventure trail running event will be the Moonraker Ridge Trail Run at Windhoek’s doorstep on 25 May 2024.
Always in for a long run… Gondwana's Kirsty Brits contributes her running experience to the successful organisation of trail runs and acts as a sweeper.
Gondwana Moonvalley Marathon | 30 March 2024 | Results
Marathon
|
Rank |
Men |
Women |
|
1 |
Thomas Miller 3:33;53 | Julia Jansen van Rensburg 4:02:33 |
|
2 |
Matti Kuwa 4:30:16 | Winnie Mukupuki 4:36:26 |
|
3 |
Milton Kimbini 4:31:27 | Elmarie Adriaanse 5:09:16 |
Half Marathon
|
Rank |
Men |
Women |
|
1 |
Willi van Zyl 1:36:55 | Nicole Blaauw 1:58:27 |
|
2 |
Dionisus Britz 1:45:56 | Drey-Andra van der Merwe 2:27:56 |
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3 |
Tangeni Amuthenu 1:48:36 | Rozanne Schroeter 2:28:31 |
10km Trail Run
|
Rank |
Men |
Women |
|
1 |
Abrosius Shiimi 40:27:44 | Jivanka Kruger 48:20 |
|
2 |
Geson Koper 40:27:96 | Ndemufayo Angula 53:21 |
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3 |
Izak van der Merwe 40:45:00 | Zanti Hansen 53:52 |
Result lists: 5km | 10km | Half Marathon | Marathon
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