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Family Challenge hat-trick for Hejana<\/a>: <\/p>\n

\"Pic-1-LLR\"<\/p>\n

Luthando Hejana from Born 2 Run wins the 10km men’s race at the third annual SPAR Family Challenge at Beaconhurst Sports Grounds in East London on Saturday. Photo: Dean Venish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Defending champion Luthando Hejana, from Mdantsane, showed his liking for the SPAR Family Challenge when he took his third title in a row in the 9.8km race in East London on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Undeterred by a fresh easterly breeze at the start at the Beaconhurst Sports Grounds, the 29-year-old was able to consolidate his status as the only runner to have won the men’s race since its inception in 2014.<\/p>\n

Hejana, who runs for Born 2 Run, coasted home in 37 minutes 28 seconds, beating Bulelani Mgubo (38:03) of All Stars and Monwabisi Siqwayi (39:54) of Zubenothi Sports Developers to the finish line.<\/p>\n

Hanlie Botha (43.07) made it a double for Born 2 Run in the women’s race, finishing comfortably ahead of privateer Luyanda Matiwona (48.40) and defending champion Andrea Ranger (50:28) of Old Selbornians.<\/p>\n

Hejana, one of Border’s leading runners, said he had his sights set on a third win and was happy that he could pull it off.<\/p>\n

“The race went very well, even though the wind was blowing into us at the start. When we turned at the beach it was better and I came back feeling good and felt strong at the end.”<\/p>\n

With a slight change to the route, Hejana was not able to challenge his course record of 36.09 from last year, but was pleased with his efforts.<\/p>\n

“I enjoyed the race. There were lots of people cheering me on from the start to the end and it was also good to support the Reach for a Dream Foundation.”<\/p>\n

SPAR Eastern Cape chose the foundation as their beneficiary to help them in their quest of making a child’s dream come true on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

The retailer’s regional promotions and advertising manager Wendy Westraadt said they were delighted with the support they had received from the East London community.<\/p>\n

She said around 850 runners signed up for the two races that were aimed at providing an avenue for a healthy lifestyle in a family environment, while also giving back to the community.<\/p>\n

“We are so happy to be able to support a charity like Reach for a Dream,” said Westraadt.<\/p>\n

“It is such a worthy cause and we thank the East London people for supporting us as they always do.<\/p>\n

“The weather finally played along and it was a very successful day. We loved being here to give something back to the Border region.”<\/p>\n

The men’s and women’s 5km races were won by Malixole Kolideni (22:23) of Old Selbornians and Liyema Tele (24:18) of Gwaba Combined School respectively.<\/p>\n

Kolideni, who was runner-up in the 9.8km last year, was thrilled with his victory.<\/p>\n

“It was a very good race, quite tough and a bit windy. The hills towards the end tested us but I was very happy with the win,” he said.<\/p>\n

Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

10km<\/strong><\/p>\n

Men<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Luthando Hejana (Born 2 Run) 37:28
2. Bulelani Mgubo (All Stars) 38:03
3. Monwabisi Siqwayi (Zubenothi Sports Developers) 39:54
4. Simphiwe Majiki 41:14
5. Makaya Masumpa (Born 2 Run) 42:02
6. Sipho Mejane 42:17
7. Xolile Mashicila (Overtakers Sports Club) 42:28
8. Tembisie Vakele (Eskom Athletic Club) 43:43
9. Hlumelo Makubalo (Real Gijimas) 44:28
10. Luxolo Shushu 45:15<\/p>\n

Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Hanlie Botha (Born 2 Run) 43:07
2. Luyanda Matiwona 48:40
3. Andrea Ranger (Old Selbornians) 50:28
4. Jaime Griffiths (Born 2 Run) 51:22
5. Zandile Rubushe (Mdantsane AC) 51:51
6. Lindy Vermeulen (Old Boys) 59:54
7. Kirsten Forsyth (Old Selbornians) 1:02:00
8. Nomvuyo Haminson (Real Gijimas) 1:05:09
9. Suzette Krause (Oxford Striders) 1:05:59
10. Thandokazi Hlinza (MBSA Running Club) 1:07:50<\/p>\n

5km<\/strong><\/p>\n

Men<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Malixole Kolideni (Old Selbornians) 22:23
2. Mbuyiseli Mema 22:50
3. Desmond Witbooi (Born 2 Run) 23:19
4. Siyamthanda Klaas 23:43
5. Anawo Gamlana 23:44<\/p>\n

Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Liyema Tele (Gwaba Combined School) 24:18
2. Elroy Matthews 25:26
3. Giselle Pauls 26:25
4. Aviwe Tele 28:06
5. Avuyonke Pellem (Gwaba Combined School) 28:08<\/p>\n

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\"SPAR-Family-Challenge-Pic-2-LLR\"<\/p>\n

Hanlie Botha from Born 2 Run wins the 10km women’s race at the third annual SPAR Family Challenge at Beaconhurst Sports Grounds in East London on Saturday. Photo: Dean Venish<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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