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Sweat and cheers mark spectacular marula sporting weekend

A runner rejoices at the finishing line of the 21km Marathon that formed part of the festivities at the 17th annual Marula Festival in Phalaborwa, Limpopo. Lucas Ledwaba/Mukurukuru Media

Scores of people turned out for the 17th annual Marula Festival in Phalaborwa. The two-week event which celebrates the marula fruit season includes a marathon, a golf tournament, aerobics, a flea market exhibition, an open air festival and comedy night events.

Golfers teed off for the Marula Golf Tournament at the picturesque Tzaneen Golf Club on Friday 21 April. Weather conditions in the sub-tropical town were perfect for a good day of fun in the greens.

On Saturday morning hundreds of participants took off at first light and took to the streets of the copper mining town of Phalaborwa as part of the annual marathon.

An aerobics session at the end of the marathon proved a hit with participants. Photos: Lucas Ledwaba
Golfers enjoyed a good round of the sport in perfect weather conditions in Tzaneen. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba
The wonderful conditions made for a great day of golfing for enthusiasts who took part in the annual Marula Golf Tournament. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba
Winners walked away with an array of trophies and medals to fill up those cabinets at home Photo: Lucas Ledwaba
Fans cheer on a runner as she approaches the finishing line at the Impala Park Stadium during the 21km marathon Photo: Lucas Ledwaba
A fan in high spirits cheers on runner powering towards the finishing line during the annual Marula Marathon in Phalaborwa Photo: Lucas Ledwaba
A runner powers towards the finishing line in the men’s 21km marathon Photo: Lucas Ledwaba/Mukurukuru Media
Winners took home medals and trophies from the 17th annual Marula Festival in Phalaborwa. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba

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