No records were broken in the 21st edition of the Axxess Landmark’s Half Marathon, hosted by WPCC Running and Top Events, in ideal running conditions with a light early morning breeze, in Rondebosch, on Sunday.

Tymebank Langa Athletic Club runners dominated the men’s 21km race with Edward Jack crossing the finish line first, followed by teammates Duane Fortuin and William Kaptein in second and third place respectively. Jack finished in 1hr06min26sec, Fortuin in 1hr07min50sec and Kaptein came in at 1hr09min45sec.

The women’s race was a closely contested affair, won by Atlantic Athletic Club’s Betha Sitarika in 1hr24min08sec, followed by Boxer’s Nicola Wills in 1hr24min21sec and third-placed finisher, Langa runner Alexa Townsend, in 1hr2458sec.

More than 1 600 runners registered for Sunday’s 21km run, with race beneficiary, the Amy Foundation, receiving R25 000.

Nedbank runner Vakaliso Kopolo finished third in the men’s 40-49 category. Picture: Fuad Esack

Itheko’s Renee Cupido affords herself a bit of a breather after crossing the finish line in Sunday’s Landmarks Half Marathon.

Itheko’s Tougeeda Allie in no rush to beat her personal best during Sunday’s half marathon in Rondebosch. Picture: Fuad Esack

Mission accomplished for ARD’s Sebastian Mathews, who said he’s looking forward to the upcoming Three-Vlei race in Grassy Park on Sunday. Picture: Fuad Esack

West Coast Athletic Club’s Mari Schade takes a moment to pose for a photo during Sunday’s Landmarks 21km race, in Rondebosch. Picture: Fuad Esack

Moscow Skosana, all the way from Mpumalanga, has every reason to blow his own horn after finishing Sunday’s 21km run in Rondebosch. Picture: Fuad Esack

Ommiedraai Friends Athetic Club’s Faiza Ruiters all smiles following Sunday’s Landmarks Half Marathon.Picture: Fuad Esack

Celtic Harriers’ Rasheed Hargey gives Landmarks the thumbs up. Picture: Fuad Esack

Langa’s Duane Fortuin looking to go another 21km after finishing third in the men’s open race and first in the 40-49 category. Picture: Fuad Esack

Three’s company... Shane Durrell, Zee Durrell and Given Ngejane, all members of of newly-established Zandvlei Athletic Club, looking pretty in pink. Picture: Fuad Esack

Zemvelo Mkula and Zakithi Zwane were also among those who signed up for Sunday’s Landmarks Half marathon. Picture: Fuad Esack

Landmark 6km, a favourite among runners, attracted a large number of junior entries, including these youngster and their coach from Capricorn Athletic Club. From left are, Samuel Williams, Keedrin Visagie, Alex Bridgens, Rogan Cupido and Bielqees Johnston. Picture: Fuad Esack

Ommiedraai Friends Ismail Abrahams, Nazeema Daniels, Faldie Raciet and Najmie Behardien after completing Sunday’s half marathon. Picture: Fuad Esack

VOB’s Nic Louw and Yvette Rijnsburger taking it one step at a time en route to the finish line at WPCC. Picture: Fuad Esack

From left are, Spartan Harriers’ Qanita Omer, Verna Ndhluni, Thertia Johnson, Dawn de Mornay and Michelle Anders. Picture: Fuad Esack

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Langa’s Jack takes Landmarks 21km title