Kimberley Harriers celebrate record turnout at 26th Magersfontein Memorial Race
Kimberley Harriers’ 26th Magersfontein Memorial Race, sponsored by Idstone Farming, drew a record field on 6 December 2025, with Felize Zunguze and Nokholo Hlezupondo claiming 25 km honours while club members dominated age and walking categories across both distances.
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THE KIMBERLEY Harriers Running Club successfully hosted the 26th edition of the popular Magersfontein Memorial Race on December 6, with sponsorship from Idstone Farming and Jacobsdal Dairy.
This year’s event saw a record number of participants tackle the challenging courses through the historic Magersfontein battlefield area outside Kimberley, in the Northern Cape.
Runners had the choice of a demanding 25km route or a 10km distance, with separate walking categories also well supported. The tough, undulating terrain and warm summer conditions tested athletes yet produced some excellent performances, particularly from members of the host club.
In fact, Kimberley Harriers dominated many of the age and club categories, underlining the strength of athletics in the Diamond City. Club members swept the men’s 25km podium and secured numerous age-group victories.
25km Race Results
Men
- Felize Zunguze (Kimberley Harriers) – 1:40:54 (1st overall & 1st Veteran)
- Harry Seekoei (Kimberley Harriers) – 1:43:09 (1st Master)
- Amogelang Matshidisho (Kimberley Harriers) – 1:43:17 (1st Junior)
- 1st Grand Master: André Els (Harmony Striders) – 2:46:11
- 1st Great Grand Master: Jan Greeff (Kimberley Harriers) – 2:53:31
- 1st Male Walker: Donald Anderson (Kimberley Harriers) – 3:30:21
- Top Kimberley Harriers male: Felize Zunguze – 1:40:54
Women
- Nokholo Hlezupondo (SANDF) – 2:04:48 (1st overall & 1st Veteran)
- Melissa du Plessis (Kimberley Harriers) – 2:07:53
- Tarina van Niekerk (Kimberley Harriers) – 2:27:01
- 1st Master Woman: Charmain Ras (Kimberley Harriers) – 2:27:14
- 1st Kimberley Harriers female walker: René Botha – 2:43:20
- Top Kimberley Harriers woman: Melissa du Plessis
10km Race Results
Men
- 1st overall: Henco Wiid (Private) – 45:12
- Top Kimberley Harriers man: Jan van Niekerk – 59:31
- 1st Male Walker: Johann van Schalkwyk (Kimberley Harriers) – 1:19:02
Women
- 1st overall: Cornelia Cloete (Private) – 50:56
- Top Kimberley Harriers woman: Pippie Anderson – 58:43
- 1st Female Walker: Alida Jacobs (Kimberley Harriers) – 1:28:42
Organisers thanked Idstone Farming and Jacobsdal Dairy for their continued support, as well as all volunteers, sponsors, and participants who contributed to another memorable Magersfontein Memorial Race. Plans are already underway for the 27th edition in 2026.