Timbercity Red Hill Marathon 2024: A Triumph of Endurance and Community Spirit
Fish Hoek, January 27, 2024 – The highly anticipated Timbercity Red Hill Marathon, hosted by the Fish Hoek Athletic Club (FHAC) and Timbercity, unfolded with great success Fish Hoek. The weather played its part setting the stage for a day filled with incredible moments of athletic achievement and community bonding.
Congratulations to all the exceptional runners who participated in the Timbercity Red Hill Races 2024. The spirit of endurance and determination showcased by each runner was truly commendable.
The overall winners across the various race categories were:
Overall Race Winners:
- The Marathon (42.2km):
- Men: Sibusiso Madikizela (2:34:33) Nedbank Western Province Running Club
- Women: Madele Du Plessis (3:16:59) Edgemead Running Club
- The Classic (36km):
- Men: 1st place: Mthandazo Qhina (2:07:58) ORCA Running Club
- King of the Mountain: Malusi Judase (2:15:23) Nedbank Running Club
- Women: 1st place & Queen of the Mountain: Natalie Ann Sterk (2:28:44) Sterk Span Running Club
- The Challenge (13km):
- Men: Siphiwe Tero (41:21) Satori Running Club
- Women: Tanya Posthumus-Fox (58:00) Nedbank Running Club
Russell Mackintosh – Fish Hoek Athletics Club – Club Chairman; “The Timbercity Red Hill Marathon, 36km Classic and 13km Challenge was a resounding success, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the runners that participated on Saturday. The event “gees” that I witnessed from runners, water table volunteers and race marshals while traveling around on the race route was amazing. Timbercity, our title sponsor, really came to the party in a big way, and we at Fish Hoek Athletics Club are excited at the prospect of this partnership taking the race to new heights in the coming years.”
Tommy Ball, the Store Manager at Timbercity Tokai, shares the success of the Timbercity Red Hill Marathon. “The logistics team worked tirelessly from 9 am to 8 pm on Friday, setting up field markings and preparing for the race by loading trucks. Starting the day at 2.30 am, they efficiently delivered 7.7 tons of water, 15m3 of ice, and 2500L of Coke to 15 water stations using 4 Hyundai bakkies and 1 Timbercity truck, with support from Coke and Komicx Ice. Branded vehicles received cheers from runners across the deep South as they replenished water points. Following the running field, the team cleaned up the route and concluded their efforts by 12.30 pm. With over 2000 entries for the 3 races and nearly 500 for the 5k fun run, along with a significant number of spectators, the event was a remarkable achievement.”
Runner testimonials echoed the sentiment of the challenging yet rewarding nature of the race, expressing gratitude to FHAC for the well-organised event and praising the supportive marshals, water tables and scenic route.
Lesego Moagi, Marketing Executive of The Building Company, Timbercity – emphasized the event’s significance by expressing, “The race wasn’t just about running; it was about personal victories, personal growth, overcoming challenges, and embracing the spirit of community. At Timbercity, we’re not just about building homes; we’re building lives and building communities, one step at a time. Nothing says ‘building lives’ like conquering those hills! Each step was a building block in the Timbercity legacy we’re creating together.”
Participants and spectators alike celebrated in the vibrant atmosphere created by the Timbercity mascot Chippie and his crew, who brought infectious energy to the event. Runners were delighted with the Timbercity-branded merchandise distributed at the finish line, adding an extra layer of excitement to their accomplishment.
Background: Timbercity ignited the Red Hill Marathon 2024 as the exclusive title sponsor and project partner. The event served as the first qualifying race for 2024 in the Cape, for the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in April 2024 and the Comrades Ultimate Human Race in June.
About Timbercity: Timbercity, with over 45 years of experience, is South Africa’s trusted project partner for quality boards, cabinetry, and hardware-related products and services. Offering a comprehensive range of boards in various colours and finishes, Timbercity makes projects hassle-free with cutting, edging, drilling, and delivery services. For more information, visit www.timbercity.co.za.
