Women’s 42 km – Challenor & Laubscher Dominate Overall, Greyling Takes ASA Marathon Title

Nedbank’s Jenna Challenor ran a phenomenal race, finishing as the first woman in 2:51:24,

followed closely by her clubmate Deanne Laubscher in 2:53:51. However, as both were not

competing in provincial colours, they were ineligible for the ASA Marathon Championship title.

Western Province’s Landie Greyling (renowned for her trail running achievements) took the ASA

Marathon Championship title, crossing the line in 2:55:01, placing third overall.

Overall Women’s Top Finishers in Balwin Peninsula Marathon:

- 1st place: Jenna Challenor (Ned KZN) – 2:51:24*

- 2nd place: Deanne Laubscher (Ned AGN) – 2:53:51*

- 3rd place: Landie Greyling (WPA) – 2:55:01

- 6th place: Tracey Anne Campbell (EPA) – 3:04:59

- 8th place: Maretha Smit (WPA) – 3:07:27

- 9th place: Tebogo Mokgosinyane (CGA) – 3:09:04

- 10th place: Jenna Cackett (Nedbank) – 3:09:25*

- 11th place: Fikile Mbuthuma (KZNA) – 3:10:05

- 15th place: Viraldi Engelbrecht (LIMA) – 3:16:00

- 19th place: Ingrid Koster (AGN) – 3:17:14

- 20th place: Christina Roberts (AGN) – 3:17:57

- 21st: Michelle Spies (AVT) - 3:19:11

- 24th place: Elmé Middlemost (Nedbank) – 3:20:00*

- 26th place: Charné Bosman (AGN) – 3:20:20

- 27th place: Este Van Tonder (AFS) – 3:21:05

(*Runners marked with an asterisk did not compete in provincial colours and were ineligible for

ASA Marathon Championship positions.)

Men’s 42 km – Strong Performances from Nedbank Athletes

Nedbank Running Club male athletes delivered impressive performances, particularly in the

ASA Marathon Championships. Sinethemba Ntshangase, running in his KwaZulu-Natal

provincial kit, secured a podium finish with 2nd place in 2:20:25. Other Nedbank athletes in the

top 20 included:

- 7th place: Selwyn Matthews (ASWD) – 2:25:12

- 9th place: Kabelo Melamu (CGA) – 2:27:33

- 13th place: Lebogang Edwin Khonkhobe (CGA) – 2:29:29

- 16th place: Andile Motwani (EPA) – 2:31:42

Category Winners:

Women’s:

- Veterans Champion: Landie Greyling – 2:55:01

- Veterans 2nd Place: Tracey Anne Campbell – 3:04:59

- Masters 2nd Place: Ingrid Koster – 3:17:14

Men’s:

- 3rd place: Calvin Lidzhade (AFS) – 2:55:53

This year’s event saw an increase in participation, with the marathon attracting 3,108 finishers

(up from 2,548 in 2024) and the half marathon hosting 2,867 finishers (up from 2,707 last year).

The SA Marathon Championship participation also grew, with 92 men and 44 women finishing

the race, compared to 105 total last year.

Nedbank Running Club athletes once again showcased their talent on one of South Africa’s

biggest road-running stages. Whether in elite competition or club representation, the depth of

talent within the team was on full display. Congratulations to all the runners who took part, and