Om die Dam Marathon
Om die Dam is the largest inland ultra-marathon in South Africa and attracts over 7 000 participants. Due to its scenic qualities (the venue is Hartbeespoort Dam) combined with its family appeal, it is consistently voted as one of the top races of the year.
Om die Dam took place on the 17 March 2012. It offered a 50km ultra marathon, a 21km half-marathon, a 10km route and a 5km fun run.
Race Results
50km Men:
1 William Mokwalakwala Toyota 2:51:05,
2 Elias Mabane Nedbank 2:53:40,
3 Lukas Nonyana ABSA 2:54:15,
4 Stephen Molepo Nedbank 2:56:46,
5 Claude Moshiywa Nedbank 2:59:12
40-49 1 Elias Mabane Nedbank 2:53:40, 2 Butuki Jantjies Mr Price 3:07:33
50-59 1 Elias Letlape Nedbank 3:34:39, Joseph Morowna Boksburg 3:40:12
60+ Theo Swanepoel Kempton 4:08:01 2 Ponchi Maja Magnolia 4:35:01
70+ Pele Tshikundamalema Vyebo Striders 5:05:39
Team Nedbank:
50km Women:
1 Chiyedza Chokore Mr Price 3:35:06,
2 Julanie Basson Toyota 3:37:05,
3 Ndofhiwa Mandiwana Bidvest 3:45:34,
4 Kashmira Parbhoo Lenasia 3:46:44,
5 Carien Visser Tuks 3:48:25
40-49: Carien Visser Tuks 3:48:25, 2 Vanessa Bowman Kempton 4:08:14
50-59 1 sue Harrisburg RAC 4:16:00, 2 Val Watson New Balance 4:35:01
60-69 1 Penny Visser Midrand 5:11:22, Sue Beard Dosco 5:27:02
70- Willemien Smits Nedbank Bloem 5:46:10
Team Irene
21km Men:
1 Lewis Masunda Nedbank 1;07:01, 2 Vusi Malobola 1:07:55, 3 Johannes Kekana Bonitas 1:08:20
40-49: Piet Mosebedi Transnet 1:11:52, 2 Bheki Nene ADT 1:17:22
50-59 Ambrose Klassen Jaguars 1:28:32, 2 Paulus Mofokeng Nedbank 1:29:29
60-69 1 Amon Zibuse Randmarc 1:31:48
70+ Keith Jolly Alberton 1:53:34
21km Women:
1 Rutendo Nyahora nedbank 1:19:22, 2 Tshifhiwa Mundalamo Bonitas 1:22:31, 3 Cornelia Joubert Nedbank 1:26:52
40-49 Paulina Phaho Transnet 1;28:48, 2 Jill Oliphant 1:34:40
50-59 Wilma Pretorius IND 1:46:02, 2 Suzette Venter Goudveld Multisport 1:53:53
60-69 Maz Moore Midrand 2:10:59
70+ Mavis Stadler Agape 2:20:32
Training Programmes
To help with your preparation for Om die Dam Marathon, you might like to register for a customised training programme, developed by Virtual Coach, Norrie Williamson.
