Thousands take to the street in annual Peninsula Marathon

Fuad Esack|Published 2 years ago

Nantes Athletic Club’s Alfred Harris taking it easy on Muizenberg Main Road on his way to the finish line at Simon’s Town naval base. Picture: Fuad Esack

Thousands of runners from across the city took part in Celtic Harriers’ Athletic Club's 55th annual Peninsula Marathon on Sunday.

The event, along with the West Coast Marathon in March, serves as a qualifier for the Two Oceans Marathon in April and Comrades Marathon in June.

Nantes’ Nuhraan Kalam cheering on runners passing Muizenberg during Sunday’s big race from Green Point to Simon’s Town. Picture: Fuad Esack

Nantes Athletic Club’s Natalie Visagie beaming from ear to ear on the the final stretch from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town during Sunday’s Peninsula Marathon. Picture: Fuad Esack

Nantes Athletic Club’s Deon Jooste giving Sunday’s run two thumbs up. Picture: Fuad Esack

Siraaj Sodoms takes it in his stride while smiling for the camera. Picture: Fuad Esack

Unlike the mythical character, Phoenix Athletic Club’s Anthony Edson, did not rise from the ashes to make it to the finish. Picture: Fuad Esack

Central Athletic Club’s Dumisane Mahlangu running barefoot to the finish. Picture: Fuad Esack

Central Athetic Club’s Amien Simons is the proverbial happy chappy during Sunday’s final stretch from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town. Picture: Fuad Esack