Antonie Van Zijl Tribute Run

One Running Community. One Final Salute.

On Wednesday, 11 November 2026, the local running community will gather at Mbombela Stadium to remember fellow runner Antonie Van Zijl, who tragically lost his life during the Kaapsehoop Marathon. Participants will meet at 05:00 AM to walk together to the spot where Antonie took his final steps. There, the group will pause for a moment of prayer and reflection, lay flowers, and pay their respects to Antonie and his family to honour his life, his love for running, and the memory he leaves behind.

Tswelopele Funerals will lead the tribute procession using the original 21km lead vehicle from the Kaapsehoop Marathon, while iSecure will accompany and guide the walking community. Following the tribute, participants will take part in a 5km memorial run towards the Sabie/Lydenburg Road, turning around at 2.5km to return to the stadium. Everyone is encouraged to wear their Kaapsehoop Marathon T-shirt, or matching colours, as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and respect.

• Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
• Time: 05:00 AM
• Meeting Point: Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela
• Tribute Walk: Procession to the site where Antonie took his final steps for prayer, reflection, and laying flowers

• Memorial Run: 5km run towards Sabie/Lydenburg Road (2.5km turn-around point returning to the stadium)
• Dress Code / Theme: Wear your Kaapsehoop Marathon T-shirt (or wear the colours of the race shirt to stay uniform)
• What to Bring: Please bring a flower to lay in Antonie’s honour
• Organisers & Partners: Nelspruit Marathon Club, Tswelopele Funerals, and iSecure