Gallery: Runners enjoy a perfect spring day in Emmarentia at SPAR race

An electric atmosphere filters through the streets of Emmarentia as thousands of runners take part in the SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi 2024.

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Aimee McGill 1 minute read

Festivities at the SPAR Women's Challenge Jozi.

A highlight on the entertainment calendar of many Joburg residents is the annual SPAR Women’s Challenge, which is 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.

To read more about the Grand Prix, click here.

Enjoy photos of the festivities taken by journalists Neo Phashe and Waydon Jacobs below.