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Gallery: Excitement fills the air at Joburg’s SPAR race
Thousands of competitors participated in the SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi 2024, running through the vibrant streets of Emmarentia.
A cornerstone of the entertainment calendar for many Joburg residents is the annual SPAR Women’s Challenge, taking place today (October 6) at Mark’s Park Sports Club in Emmarentia.
Not only for women, the race encourages runners and walkers of all athletic abilities to come out and support a good cause, while having a blast running through some of Joburg’s most beautiful, leafy-green suburbs.
This year the race is in support of Reach for Recovery, The Smile Foundation and Headstart Kids.
Often called Joburg’s most beautiful race, it’s not hard to see why. The surrounding area is filled with the smiling faces of thousands of participants, dressed in vibrant colours, singing and dancing all along the route making this one event that is not to be missed.
Enjoy photos of the festivities taken by journalists Neo Phashe and Waydon Jacobs below.
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