Erongo Street Mile draws over 1 300 runners in Omaruru

Road running
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The 12th edition of the Erongo Powersave Street Mile 1.6 km Challenge Run took place this past Saturday in Omaruru, attracting 1 312 athletes from across Namibia for a vibrant day of competition and community spirit.

Participants competed across ten categories, including the newly introduced wheelchair race, which became one of the most memorable and uplifting highlights of the event. The challenge, which has steadily grown since its inception, aims to promote road running, support grassroots sports development, identify emerging talent, and encourage mass participation.

The race organser Berthold Karumendu expressed delight with both the turnout and the growing national interest in the event. “The Powersave Street Mile Challenge has developed into one of Namibia’s key athletics fixtures, providing a platform for both professional and amateur runners to showcase their talent,” he said.

Karumendu noted that the inclusion of the wheelchair category this year underscores the event’s commitment to inclusivity and equal participation in sports. “It’s inspiring to see athletes with disabilities compete alongside able-bodied runners, demonstrating determination, skill and true sportsmanship,” he added.



The main event saw thrilling finishes across the divisions:



Senior Men

1. Nalukaku Asser – 04:15.78

2. Matheus Angula – 04:17.14

3. Thomas Shiguwedla – 04:18.50

4. Rainoldt Thomas – 04:18.99

5. Mathias Simon – 04:19.49

6. Wilem Shiyukfeni – 04:19.98

7. Simon Paulus – 04:22.39



Senior Women

1. Alina Armas – 04:57.67

2. Shilongo Shikomwene – 04:59.46

3. Angala Tuuliki – 05:00.99

4. Nduviteko Salmi – 05:06.57

5. Kanyanga Maria – 05:16.84

6. Amukoto A.N. – 05:36.65

7. Secilia Haikoviyu – 06:32.74



Masters Men (50 )

1. Komeya Oscar – 05:01.73

2. Salomo David – 05:06.68

3. Gabriel Braz – 05:32.24

Masters Women (50 )

1. Ester Tangeni – 07:05.57

2. Sieglinde Gontes – 07:41.99

3. Laurencia Lindongo – 10:11.27



Veteran Men (40–49)

1. Sakaria Shitotoka – 04:42.60

2. Mathous Kadhingula – 04:44.88

3. Iiyambo Paulus – 04:52.91



Junior Men

1. Shifidi Simon – 04:30.23

2. Shikambe Martins – 04:34.55

3. Nikodemus Tomas – 04:36.92

4. Itoolwa Omwene – 04:37.91

5. Kapazu Uavirura – 04:41.42



Junior Women

1. Kanyanga Maria – 05:12.02

2. Victoria Lisas – 05:17.44

3. Nyanyukweri Frans – 05:22.40

4. Jairus Hilde – 05:25.00

5. Haindongo Sarah – 05:26.91



Wheelchair Men

1. Roodly Gowaseb – 04:47.54

2. Nico Kharuxab – 06:25.94

3. Sebastian Joseph – 08:47.16



Wheelchair Women

1. Mushongo Kamuti – 12:51.40



Primary Girls

1. Paulina Jakonga – 05:30.98

2. Shigwedka Monika – 05:48.97

3. Katokelwa Ruusa – 05:49.38

4. Endjala Rosamunde – 05:56.11

5. Johannes Tuyambeka – 06:06.98

6. Lisias Simanekeni – 06:10.79



Primary Boys

1. Aluteni Fillemon – 05:12.40

2. Josef Andrea – 05:20.20

3. Festus Awene – 05:22.56

4. Vitjindwa Virere – 05:24.36

5. Binehas Gideon – 05:27.25

6. Amalton Homateni – 05:33.59

7. Isaak Sizibilwa – 05:35.63