Each runner a winner
Gondwana Moon Valley Marathon
What a race! Uphill and downhill, over asphalt roads and through deep sand, in the often seemingly desolate and yet so fascinating desert landscape around Swakopmund.A total of 170 runners participated in the 2023 Gondwana Moon Valley Marathon in Swakopmund. They set off from the SFC Sportsgrounds in the early morning hours of 18 March to tackle the challenging route into the Moon Valley.
The runners had the choice between an Ultra- (±47km) or a Half Marathon (±21km), and a 10km- or a 5km Trail Run. At pre-registration the day before the race, each participant received a goodie bag with useful items such as sunscreen and a buff, ensuring they were well-equipped for the race.
As organiser, Gondwana Collection Namibia provided four water points and 13 marshal points to make sure that all runners stayed on their marked routes and reached the finish safely. And yes, they all made it, although there was some confusion with trail markings from another event on the 10km course.
The top 3 women and men in the 10km Trail Run, Ultra and Half Marathon received attractive Gondwana Accommodation Value Vouchers. Congratulations! All the participants of the 5km Trail Run participated in a lucky draw.
The next Gondwana running event is the Moonraker Ridge Trail Run on 16 September 2023 in the Auas Mountains, 20km from Windhoek. Save the date!
Results
Ultra Marathon
Men
1. Wilko van Greunen
2. Andre Ross
3. Frans Amakali
Women
1. Ottilie Aimwata
2. Marietjie de Chavonnes-Vrugt
3. Claudia Angula
Half Marathon
Men
1. Jeremia Shaliaxwe
2. Mateus Megameno
3. Tomas Ifulwane
Women
1. Lavinia Haitope
2. Victoria Kuliteku
3. Anja Schroeder
10km Trail Run
Men
1. Simon Nakale
2. Frans Hosea
3. Raphael Ntanda
Women
1. Martha Shivolo
2. Tarina Biewenga
3. Francesca Annese Mouton