Spartans, VOB take to the streets in Slave Route Challenge

fuad Esack|Published 9 months ago

Spartan Harriers’ Ephraim Karimanzira giving it his all on the final stretch towards the finish line in Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge in the Cape Town CBD. Picture: Fuad Esack

Runners from Spartan Harriers and VOB athletic clubs were among the more than 7 500 runners and walkers who took part in Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge in the CBD.

Gugulethu Athletic Club’s Mthandazo Qhina won the men’s 21km race and Nedbank runner, Mandlekosi Tuna, crossed the finish line first in the 10km run. In the women’s race, Zintle Xiniwe, running in Nedbank colours, won the 21km race and Bellville Athletic Club’s Alice Venter the 10km race.

Spartan Harriers’ Ephraim Karimanzira giving it his all on the final stretch towards the finish line in Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge in the Cape Town CBD. Picture: Fuad Esack

VOB’s Cathy Steele-Gray spotted in the crowd during Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge. Picture: Fuad Esack

VOB’s James Wisbeach takes it one step at a time during Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge. Picture: Fuad Esack

Spartan Harriers’ Ephraim Karimanzira edging clsoer to the finish in Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge in the Cape Town CBD. Picture: Fuad Esack

VOB’s Bev Charters looking comfortable during Sunday’s road race in the CBD. Picture: Fuad Esack

Three’s company as Spartan trio Gershon Aziza, Takundwa Gadzikwa and Khulile Mkhwe make their way to the finish line in Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge. Picture: Fuad Esack

VOB’s Joshua Helmbold also among the thousands who took to the streets in Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge. Picture: Fuad Esack

VOB’s Heinrich Rautenbach keeps a steady pace during Sunday’s 21km run in the CBD. Picture: Fuad Esack

A determined-looking William Greig, en route to the finish line in Sunday’s Slave Route in the CBD. Picture: Fuad Esack

Sanlam runner Razaan Samsodien giving peace a chance during Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge. Picture: Fuad Esack

Jawaad Gaffoor giving Sunday’s race two thumbs up. Picture: Fuad Esack

Sole mates Kyla van der Berg, left, and Engela Bruwer in playful mood near the finish line in Sunday’s Slave Route Challenge. Picture: Fuad Esack