Buffs Marathon

Set in the stunning hills of East London, this annual race is a favourite on the running calendar for local and out of town athletes. The timing of the marathon is also convenient as one of the last qualifiers for the Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon.

The Old Mutual Buffs Marathon comprises of the following three races:

Marathon (42.2km)
Walk (21 km)
Fun Run (8km)

This year Buffs Marathon took place on 25 February 2012.

Race Results

Men:

1. Zingisile Marikeni, Nedbank 2:28:06
2. Anele Maliza, Nedbank 2:31:41
3. Thanda Rhafuza, East Griquas 2:37:33
4. Mzukisi Kebeni, Real Gijimas 2:37:42
5. Thabiso Mohapi, Bloem AC 2:39:11

Category winners (Men):

35-39: 1. Zingisile Marikeni Nedbank 2:28:06, 2. Doran Fritz Oxford Striders 2:43:06, 3. Coolbert Lolwana Nxarhuni 2:47:25

40-49: 1. Makaya Masumpa Oxford Striders 2:39:54, 2. Andades Retu Queenstown Harriers 2:43:20, 3. Thembinkosi Mdygold Nedbank 2:43:38

50-59: 1. Shaun Meiklejohn Nedbank KZN 2:45:52, 2. Lizo Tomas IND 3:00:12, 3. Zwelake Kutta Wicks 3:09:05

60+ : 1. Sam Damane Oxford Striders 3:26:39, 2. Simon Mokone Bloem 3:34:58, 3. Paulus Mpho Bloem 3:44:34,

Ladies:

1. Lize Muchna, PDAC 3:09:38
2. Stephanie Ackerman, Oxford Striders 3:12:24
3. Paula Quinsee, Randburg 3:14:56
4. Terri-Lynn Penny, RWFL 3:21:12
5. Andrea Ranger, Old Selbourne 3:21:40

Category winners (Ladies):

35-39: 1. Gretchen Maree Oxford Striders 3:56:02, 2. Celmarie Louw Nedbank 4:29:46, 3. Annamarie Acton Old Selbornian 4:49:50

40-49: 1. Lize Muchna PDAC 3:09:38, 2. Paula Quinsee Randburg 3:14:56, 3. Tammy Dennill Westville 3:28:08

50-59: 1. Lindsay Watkeys Westville 3:39:00, 2. Adele Bosch Nedbank Bloem 3:41:55, 3. Jennifer Rigby Kearsney Striders 3:43:16

60+ : 1. Willemina Smuts Nedbank Bloem 4:06:07, 2. Gail Mclellan Varsity Old Boys 4:34:14, 3.Naome Nxumalo Savages 5:06:21

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