Imbube Marathon attracts 8,300 runners to Eswatini

The eighth edition of the Imbube Marathon took place at Somhlolo National Stadium in Eswatini, attracting approximately 8,300 participants from over 10 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, the United States, and the Philippines.

In the men’s 42km race, South African Siphamandla Nkosi secured first place with a time of 2:30:00. Ntokozo Nkonyane of the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force finished second as the top local runner, followed by South Africa’s Derrick Masango in third. In the women’s marathon, Kenya’s Rosani Kaboino successfully defended her title with a time of 3:11:41.

South African athletes also dominated the half-marathon category. Abednigo Mashaba won the men’s 21km race, while Nomvula Sithole took the women’s title. The event has seen significant growth in participation and has secured status as a qualifier for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.