The organiser of the event, Wayne Beelders, told OFM News that participants were split into two categories consisting of male and female. 

The successful event saw participants from all over South Africa and even from Lesotho. 

Participants could choose to run a 42km, a 21km, 10km or a 5km race.

Beelders stated that the streets that were used included Horak Street, St Georges Street, President Brand Street, Nelson Mandela Drive and Jac van Rhyn Street, amongst other streets. 

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OFM News previously reported that participants took part in a 42km race that started at 06:00, the 21km began at 06:15, the 10km at 06:30, and the 5km commenced at 06:45. 

Winners received prizes which included R1 000 for 1st place and R250 for 5th place. 

Beelders said that to make the marathon more fun they incorporated the 5km run and had invited pupils from different schools. 

According to Beelders, no roads were closed for the marathon in the city, however, traffic officials were present to ensure that everyone is safe.

OFM News