Harriers’ Rubbish Run a success

The annual Rubbish Run, organised by Windhoek Harriers, started and finished at the DTS sports grounds in Olympia on Saturday, attracting approximately 160 participants who enjoyed either a 10-kilometre or 21-kilometre run.

Despite the cold weather, with early morning temperatures as low as 6 degrees Celsius, runners were enthusiastic about the event.

In the 10 km race, Fillemon Shilongo emerged victorious, completing the race in an impressive time of 39 minutes. Shilongo said he loved the route, but admitted that the cold conditions had an impact on his performance.

Among the junior participants in the 10 km race, Ethan Brinkmann secured the first position with a time of 40 minutes. Brinkmann, who usually competes in triathlons, particularly enjoyed the route due to its simplicity, with only one small hill to climb.

Raica Coelho, the first female junior to finish the 10 km race, completed it in 50 minutes. Despite not having prepared much, she said she found the experience enjoyable and decided to enter as a leap of faith, marking her first ever 10 km run.

In the challenging 21 km race, Les Trollope emerged as the first runner to cross the finish line, achieving a time of one hour and 24 minutes. Trollope described the route as demanding, especially the climb up to the dumpsite.

Overall, the Rubbish Run provided participants with an exciting and challenging event, showcasing their determination and resilience in overcoming the obstacles presented by the course and the weather conditions.