13/10/2026
CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS 2026 🏆
Tackling gravel, grass, rain, wind, sunshine and heat, 84 members toed the line over 6 WPA Cross Country - WPACC League races this season!
Congratulations, it takes incredible commitment and consistency:
- 30 members completed 4 events
- 13 members completed 5 events
- 13 legends completed ALL 6 events
Among the 84 who participated, there are always the hardcore XC runners who keep showing up for more grass-grilling:
WPA Individual Incentive Winners:
- Melany du Plessis, Lester Pillay, Lisa Pillay, Nancy Will, Tony Will, Kaare James, Marlene James
Western Province Representatives:
- Paul Cieverts & Nancy Will (also Ashleigh Hartogh & Annestasia Fortuin)
Highest Mileage:
- Kanakana Mushanganyisi — 112km! and Nancy Will — 106km! 🔥
All 6 Leagues + Champs:
- Tony Will, Nancy Will, Tania Blauw, Melany Du Plessis, Wendal Smith, Kaare James, Marlene James, Lisa Pillay, Lester Pillay, Delyse Rist (plus Donovan Hartogh, Nadeema Marks, Habiba Ryklief)
Our Future Stars:
- Junior recognition for Luke Pillay, Levi Pillay, Jethro Julies, Rachel Will & Shannon Cloete
Special mentions:
- Gazebo King & Queen — Edgar & Mavis Julies
- Back-of-the-Pack Heroes — Tony Will & Keith Solomon
To every member who showed up — you MAKE cross country GREAT. Thank you for your participation. Let's paint the grass navy again next year.
Photographs: Tony Will & Micaela du Plessis
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Thank you Western Province Athletics WPA Cross Country - WPACC
