Rain can’t dampen spirit at Freedom Day Run

Last Thursday’s early morning showers did not dampen the spirits of those taking part in the second annual 6km and 10km in Langa, held to mark Freedom Day and Langa’s 100th anniversary.

Gugulethu Athletic Club runners on the way to the finish line at last week’s Freedom Day run in Langa. Picture Fuad Esack
Runners taking it easy on the final sttretch towards the finish line at Langa Stadium. Picture: Fuad Esack
Twins Gugu, left and Busisiwe Ngcelwane, is joined by their friend Andiswa Siwela following last Thursday’s Freedom Day Run. Picture: Fuad Esack
Vukani sports reporter Buntu Gotywa and colleague Wesley Ford, a reporter on Vukani’s sister publication, the Southern Suburbs Tatler, welcome home runners after finishing their own respective runs. Picture: Fuad Esack
Race marshalls Mihlali Mtoto, left, and Tozio van Tycome wrapping up after finishing their race duties. Picture: Fuad Esack
Members of the Must Love Hills crew sticking together until the end. Picture: Fuad Esack
Ravensmead Athletic Club’s Juan Isaacs, centre, Gretchin Davids, left, and Dorian Esau share a light moment following last Thursday’s Freedom Day Run. Picture: Fuad Esack
Race marshalls make their way to the finish after wrapping up things on the road following last Thursday’s Freedom Day Run in Langa. Picture: Fuad Esack