Swakopmund-Swakop Uranium hosted a successful 4th edition of the Husab Marathon and various associated fun runs, with close to 900 runners competing on Saturday. Runners who participated in the Husab Marathon on Saturday all complimented the route as unique and different from any other race, as they took on a scenic run through the mountains and along the Khan River. The race served as both a sports day and community fun event, where families were able to enjoy being close to the beautiful Namib Naukluft Park. Competitors entered in four categories, namely the 42 km, 10 km. 5 km and a fun run and walk. Reonard Namupala was the overall winner of the Husab Marathon, finishing the 42km race in a time of 2:25:21, while Leena Ekandjo from Nampol won the ladies open 42km race, finishing in a time of 2:57:01. Ekandjo won the full marathon for the 3rd time, beating her time of last year by almost 1 minute. Matheus Kadhingula finished 2nd in the 42km race, with veteran marathon runner Erich Goeieman in 3rd, while in the ladies race, Josephine Dumeni took silver with Sofia Nambambi in 3rd spot. Winners in the 10km race were Rainild Tomas, in the men's race and Ottilie Kaunapawa, in the ladies' race. The winners were happy with their races. “It was a good race, but very tough. I came from Australia from the Commonwealth games with an injury, but I made it. I was told that at the 20 km it is downhill till the turn around, I pushed hard and finish first” Namupala said. “It is the 3rd time I’m winning this marathon and feeling good. I am happy with my time. Just a long run and I did not run fast” Ekandjo said. Swakop Uranium through its Foundation assists the national agenda and priority issues of government through employment creation and social responsibility projects, such as the marathon.