This event was the first of its kind and was made possible by the Department with the support from Capitec Bank, BBB Travel, Ezempilo Publishing, Sanlam, Konica Minolta and Destinations Travel. As a token of appreciation from the Department, these courageous and dedicated men and women who are employed by the Department; were handed with goodie bags. Amongst them were Mr LB Subramanian, Mr C Pillay and Mr D Mazibuko who were handed sponsored gifts, for having the most runs. All the runners reaffirmed their commitment to being torch bearers for healthy lifestyle. �We are truly humbled and appreciate the gesture by our Department. We are hopeful that the Department will keep this momentum and realize the growth from strength to strength of this wonderful initiative� said Mr C Pillay on behalf of all the runners. Mr LB Subramanian who is a master runner said �I have been running for over 30 years and running is a sport that I enjoy. It builds your discipline and running in the Comrades Marathon is magic�.