Kimberley Road Runners gear up for 2024 Vodacom Meerkat Marathon
DANIE VAN DER LITH
THE KIMBERLEY Road Runners club is buzzing with anticipation as they prepare to host the Vodacom Meerkat Marathon on February 3, 2024.
Launched in 2015, this annual event, paused only during the 2021 lockdown, is a cornerstone for the running community, raising funds for charity and supporting the Kimberley Road Runners club.
As the largest road running event in the Northern Cape, the marathon is renowned for challenging courses and a vibrant atmosphere. This year, the goal is to break attendance records and foster community engagement. The event includes 42.2km, 21.1km, and 10km races, with the 10km race part of the AGW 10km Championships. A 4.9km fun run adds a playful element.
Notably, the marathon qualifies for the Comrades and Two Oceans Ultra Marathons, attracting elite athletes. Registration is open at and local entrepreneurs can secure stalls by contacting Megan Coetzer at 079 893 3402.
The Vodacom Meerkat Marathon promises not only a challenging run but also a festive atmosphere, celebrating
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community and the indomitable spirit of Kimberley’s running culture.
Distances and Start Times:
42.2km – 5:30am; 21.1km – 5:30am; 10km – 6:00am; 4.9km – 6:30am
Cut Off:
42.2km - 6 hours (11.30am) 21.1km - 4 hours (9.30am) 10km - 2 hours (8am) 4.9km - no cut off
Early Online Entry Fees
(until 30th January)
42.2km – R 270; 21.1km – R 200; 10km – R 170; 4.9km - R 60
Late Online Entry Fees
(from 31st January)
42.2km – R 280; 21.1km – R 210; 10km – R 180; 4.9km – R 70
Manual/late Entries and Race Number Collection KRR Bishops Club:
31st January 2024 from 17h30 - 20h00
KRR Bishops Club:
from 17h30 - 20h00
2nd February 2024 from 17h30 - 20h00
4.9km – Medals to the first 100 finishers.
42.2km, 21.1km, 10km – Medals to all finishers within the cut-off times.
KRR Bishops Club:
1st February 2024
Kimberley Road Runners Time Trial Results, Wednesday, January 24 are: 5km:
Megan Coetzer 39:20, Jean Andre Coetzer 30:42, Gerrit Schoeman 39:00, Henko Visser 28:19, Hanchen Visser 40:48, Gershawn Swartz
23:20, Samantha Shepherd 34:01, Lardus Basson 28:38, Rene van der Westhuizen 28:44, Andrew Korope 22:42, Edward du Plessis 24:30, Raymond Danster 22:42, Eduan Bosman 28:19.
Janice Hall (no time supplied), Jackie Engelbrecht 59:00, Jacques Shepherd 49:37, Wiseman Madlala 39:00.*