Members of the Ermelo Athletics Club delivered a strong showing at a recent race event in Volksrust, competing across distances from 5km to 42km and bringing home impressive times.
Zelda Keyzer was the standout performer in the 10km, finishing in a time of 51 minutes and securing 3rd place overall among the women. Annaline Weweje also completed the 10km, finishing in 1 hour 29 minutes.
In the marathon distance, Nico Weweje crossed the 42km line in 4 hours 45 minutes, while Frik Henning — not pictured — completed the same distance in 4 hours 53 minutes.
The club also had strong representation in the half marathon. Yolanda Rautenbach finished the 21km in 2 hours 36 minutes, with Cicile Koekemoer completing her race in 2 hours 3 minutes and Andries Koekemoer close behind at 2 hours 8 minutes.
For the 5km event, Marioné Erasmus clocked a time of 56 minutes, rounding off a successful day of participation for the club.
The Ermelo Athletics Club continues to represent the town with pride, showcasing dedication and resilience across all race categories.
Residents of Ermelo who would like to join the Ermelo Athletics Club for the 2026 season can now register to become members. For more information or to sign up, contact Melody du Toit on +27 82 926 6200.