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 A thorough review of the Covid-19 health risks posed by large events and gatherings have left the organisers and sponsors of the Old Mutual Soweto Marathon 2020 with no choice but to cancel the event this year.  
Calling off South Africa’s biggest one-day road running event, fondly known as the People’s Race, was not an easy decision. “We’re deeply disappointed at not being able to host the 27th edition of this iconic annual event,” says Soweto Marathon Trust Chairman Sello Khunou. “The People’s Race has always been a great celebration of our people’s strong spirit, but with the Covid-19 pandemic expected to peak only around September this year, we cannot take the risk of hosting 40 000 people on 1 November, which is too soon thereafter.” 
 Vuyo Lee, Chief Marketing Officer at Old Mutual, the title sponsor of the race, fully agrees. “As a responsible business, we have a duty of care to all our stakeholders and we must do whatever we can to help curb the spread of the pandemic, and protect the health and safety of our people,” she says. “Much as we love the People’s Race and its unique celebration of iconic locations in Soweto, the struggle against Covid-19 is a battle that can only be won by social distancing and staying away from crowds as much as possible.” 
 “The Soweto Marathon is so much more than just a road race. It’s a celebration of our history, our heritage and our country and a reminder to runners that resilience, perseverance and commitment are key to success, even when times are tough and the road is long. I would like to thank our sponsors who stood behind our decision wholeheartedly. We will be bigger and better come 2021 when the glorious Soweto and her people will host our athlete’s once again. Adds Khunou” 


 Marathon 
 Debeko Dakamo Dasa outpaced more then 9271 runners to win in 02:18:35. David Maru earned runner-up honours with a time of 02:18:48. The third place went to Refera Merga Madesa with a time of 02:18:57 
 For the women,  Irvette Van Zyl got a win, finishing with a time of 02:34:01 . Selam Abere Alebachew earned runner-up honours with a time of 02:45:54. Rounding out the top three was Gadise Getachew Bekele with a time of 02:48:19. 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Debeko Dakamo Dasa
		ETH
		02:18:35
	
	
		2
		David Maru
		KEN
		02:18:48
	
	
		3
		Refera Merga Madesa
		ETH
		02:18:57
	
	
		4
		Muhajr Haredin Sraj
		ETH
		02:19:04
	
	
		5
		Ramolefi Motsieloa
		LES
		02:19:22
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Irvette Van Zyl
		RSA
		02:34:01
	
	
		2
		Selam Abere Alebachew
		ETH
		02:45:54
	
	
		3
		Gadise Getachew Bekele
		ETH
		02:48:19
	
	
		4
		Sanelisiwe Mbanjwa
		RSA
		02:53:28
	
	
		5
		Jenniffer Koech
		KEN
		02:54:36
	

 Complete results 
 Half Marathon 
 Elroy Gelant scored victory with a time of 01:04:53. He finished 57 secondes ahead of Joel Mohau. Finishing third was Namakoe Nkhasi (01:05:58). 
 In the ladies race,  Caroline Mhandu scored victory with a time of 01:20:58 , followed by Rudo Mhonderwa who finished with a time of 01:22:06. Finishing third was Diana Lebo Phalula (01:23:27). 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Elroy Gelant
		RSA
		01:04:53
	
	
		2
		Joel Mohau
		RSA
		01:05:50
	
	
		3
		Namakoe Nkhasi
		LES
		01:05:58
	
	
		4
		Philani Buthelezi
		RSA
		01:06:49
	
	
		5
		Sibabalwe Gladwin Mzazi
		RSA
		01:08:31
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Caroline Mhandu
		01:20:58
	
	
		2
		Rudo Mhonderwa
		01:22:06
	
	
		3
		Diana Lebo Phalula
		01:23:27
	
	
		4
		Rebecca Tebogo Mokgosinyane
		01:26:19
	
	
		5
		Ethal Sibanda
		01:26:23
	

 Complete results 
 10K 
 Desmond Mokgobu scored victory with a time of 00:30:38. He bested Mbuleli Mathanga who crossed the finish line 26 secondes behind him. Finishing third was Samuel Cijimpi Moloi (00:31:12). 
 For the women,  it was Glenrose Xaba who took the top spot in 00:33:58 , followed by Emma Pallant who finished with a time of 00:36:05. Rounding out the top three was Dinah-rose Phalula with a time of 00:38:27. 
 Top 5 Men 

	
		1
		Desmond Mokgobu
		RSA
		00:30:38
	
	
		2
		Mbuleli Mathanga
		RSA
		00:31:04
	
	
		3
		Samuel Cijimpi Moloi
		RSA
		00:31:12
	
	
		4
		Sibusiso Kubheka
		RSA
		00:31:37
	
	
		5
		Andries Sesedi
		RSA
		00:31:45
	

 Top 5 Women 

	
		1
		Glenrose Xaba
		RSA
		00:33:58
	
	
		2
		Emma Pallant
		GBR
		00:36:05
	
	
		3
		Dinah-rose Phalula
		RSA
		00:38:27
	
	
		4
		Marea Maano
		BOT
		00:39:22
	
	
		5
		Dikeledi Majara
		RSA
		00:41:08
	

 Complete results 

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