Siphelele Nketo 

MATATIELE was alive with action as runners participated in the half marathon hosted by Jubilee Pharmacy last Sunday.

The race was hosted in commemoration of Women’s Day. The pharmacy director Boitomelo Faro said the success of the inaugural Matatiele women’s race has shown what is possible when the community comes together around a shared vision.

“Our intention is to grow this beyond a once-off race and establish it as an annual event,” he said, and encouraged runners, businesses and the greater community to take ownership of the event.

“We would particularly like to see our local businesses increasingly participating, sponsoring and using the event as a platform to showcase what Matatiele has to offer,” he added.

He thanked various stakeholders as well as sponsors for their contribution to the event’s success.

Race administrator Miliswa (aka Millz Zenzele) was impressed with the attendance.

The race was divided into three categories: a 5km, 10km and 21km.