26,000 runners braved the sweltering heat, and took on the 2017 Old Mutual Soweto Marathon.

A great vibe and plenty of enthusiastic runners made for an awesome day of racing. Here are some of our favourite pictures from the day.

?4:28- FIRST MARATHON DONE “will you succeed? YES 98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed” The most humbling run experience yet and the most incredible support from my running family ❤️and yes it’s icecream time ! . . . @braamfierunners @thesisruncrew @thepack @paulballenicecream #bridgethegap#sowetomarathon #soweezy #nike #nikerunning #braamfierunners #thisisjoburg #southafrica #vscocam #vsco #iphonesia #iphonographysa

A post shared by Salma (@salmawadee) on Nov 5, 2017 at 9:34am PST

Run #sowetomarathon #sowetomarathon2017 #iphoneonly

A post shared by justin barlow (@barlowphoto) on Nov 5, 2017 at 12:19am PDT

Today was an emotional win. The race got me in tears. I feel blessed and humbled to be part of the People Race again this year. Its defnitely going to hurt tomorrow but it is and was worth it. Thanks to my special team that support me through the lows and highs. A High like today can only be appreciate when you’ve hit the lowest lows. @ljvanzyl @andreasteyn, Carel Bosman, Renier Grobbler, Nick Bester, @nedbank, @biogensa, @nikerunningza, @masilomasha, @garminsa @futurelifeza

A post shared by Irvette van Zyl (@irvette_van_zyl) on Nov 5, 2017 at 3:52am PST

My name is OB and I’m a proud full marathon runner! The monster was conquered with @mounacox by my side… what a dream come true! . ? @babsie_g . #sowetomarathon #raceday #42km #marathon #sowetomarathon2017 #feelingproud #iloverunning #finish #running #werun #instarun #fit #fitness #girlpower #teamvitality #fitnessmotivation #fitspo #photooftheday #instagood #instadaily #fitnessjourney #fitmoms #fitspiration #victory #ididit #fitnessgoals #fitnesslifestyle #fitnessaddict #lifestyle #NotByMyStrengthButHis

A post shared by Obakeng Tlhapane (@obeekay) on Nov 5, 2017 at 4:05am PST

#SowetoMarathon #thepeoplesrace

A post shared by Mxolisi Benedict Msomi Gumede (@mxfans) on Nov 4, 2017 at 8:34pm PDT

#Done&Dusted this is one he’ll of a tough race #SowetoMarathon #thepeoplesrace 2017 see you in 2018

A post shared by Mxolisi Benedict Msomi Gumede (@mxfans) on Nov 5, 2017 at 2:44am PST

#sowetomarathon

A post shared by Stefi Anic (@stefianic) on Nov 5, 2017 at 1:57am PST

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, YOU NEED TO KEEP PUSHING. Hit up worldofendurance.co.za for some top #OMSOWETOMARATHON recovery tips! #BRAAMFIERUNNERS #BTGSOWETO #RUNREVOLUTION #SIXPACKINOURLIFETIME #SOWETOMARATHON2017 #WORLDOFENDURANCE #RUNNINGCULTURE

A post shared by Braamfie Runners (@braamfierunners) on Nov 5, 2017 at 6:22am PST

The goal was to break sub 3 and I ended up running 3h4m not a great day at the office but a good one ? @jurgen_marx #BTGSOWETO #THESISRUNCRU #BRAAMFIERUNNERS #EASTRUNCRU #OMSOWETOMARATHON #SOWETOMARATHON2017 #THISISRADLER #CHEERVIBESMATTER #CHEERDEM #RUNSOWETO #SLYZA #DABUKA #REVOLUTION #NIKERUNNING #RUNSL #RUNNINGEXCHANGE #CREWLOVE #WORLDOFENDURANCE #OAKLEY #CANTSTOP

A post shared by Wandile Zondo (@wandile) on Nov 5, 2017 at 5:39am PST

? OM SOWETO MARATHON ? IF you see a Camera, Smile and Wave. Take it all in, enjoy the support from the crowd. They will offer you whiskey, weet bix, Mageu, they will chant, they will tell you the finish line is at the next robot (it’s really not). In essence, just enjoy SOWETO MARATHON ???. . Runner: @leratomooi Captain, @therunningexchange . . . . #RunRevolution #Sowetomarathon2017 #OMSowetoMarathon #TheRunningExchange #BTGSoweto #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #runchat #runnershigh #instarwrun #instarun #nevernotrunning #Runforfun #happyrunner #Runhappy #runnerslife #neverstoprunning #runforlife #keeprunning #loverunning #runtoinspire #runnersworld #runningmotivation #furtherfasterforever #beatyesterday #healthyliving #healthiswealth #fitnessjourney

A post shared by ThatIndieRunner (@thatindierunner) on Nov 4, 2017 at 5:36am PDT

#SowetoMarathon2017

A post shared by Phindile Madonsela (@kingphindz) on Nov 5, 2017 at 1:22pm PST

#sowetomarathon #sowetomarathon2017 #realgijimas #eastlondon #easterncape #runsa

A post shared by Mlo Sibanda (@mloesibanda) on Nov 5, 2017 at 5:36am PST

What a vibe here at the @sowetomarathon! ??‪#SowetoMarathon #BraamfieRunners #TotalsportsxBTG‬

A post shared by Totalsports (@totalsports_sa) on Nov 5, 2017 at 12:16am PDT

Finish line 2hours 16 minutes #ishoot_iphone #istoremakers @_thaydo_ #OMSOwetoMarathon #WorldOfEndurance

A post shared by The Man With The Red Bag (@may_i_take_apicture) on Nov 5, 2017 at 1:01am PDT

Dankie Soweto. #istoremakers #OMSowetoMarathon #WorldOfEndurance

A post shared by The Man With The Red Bag (@may_i_take_apicture) on Nov 5, 2017 at 12:55am PDT

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