’Plain runners out in full force at Freedom Day Race

Runners representing clubs in Mitchell’s Plain, including Titans Athletic Club, Stragglers and beyond, were among the hundreds who braved early morning showers in last week’s Freedom Day 6km and 10km race in Langa to celebrate the birth of the country’s democracy and Langa’s 100th anniversary.

Stragglers Athletic Club’s Imtiyaaz Engel looking comfortable on his way to the finish line at Langa Stadium. Picture: Fuad Esack
Celtic Harriers’ Sonia Smith, from Westridge, leads a group of runners home during last week’s Freedom Day Run. Picture: Fuad Esack
Pictured are Mitchell’s Plain Titans’ Lester Esau, Llewellyn Rinquest and Rosetta Scheepers.
Titans’ Granwell Blaauw gives the rain and race the thumbs up. Picture: Fuad Esack
Mitchell’s Plain Titans’ Candice Sait looking to go another 10km. Picture: Fuad Esack
Titans’ Eunecia Williams taking it in her stride. Picture: Fuad Esack
Mitchell’s Plain Titans Athletic Club’s junior runner Tiffany Michaels, from Strandfontein, on her way to the finish line in last week’s 6km and 10km Freedom Day Race in Langa. Picture: Fuad Esack
Celtic Harriers’ Mervin Smith, from Westridge, arrive at the finish line, at Langa Stadium, in last Thursday’s Freedom Day Run. Picture: Fuad Esack
Titans’ Alfonzo Marote on his way to the finish line. Picture: Fuad Esack
Mitchell’s Plain Titans’ Quinton Jacobs in relaxed mood during last week’s Freedom Day Run. Picture: Fuad Esack
Mitchell’s Plain Titans’ junior runner Jaydee Demink accompanied to the finish line by Quinton Jacobs, who finished his own race before returning to the road to assist younger runners. Picture: Fuad Esack