SPAR KZN announces hybrid event for run
There are now three options to run the race: physically in Durban, virtually anywhere on a route selected by the entrant, or with any Parkrun, which has partnered with the race.
CELEBRATING women this August, SPAR KZN is excited to announce that an ‘in-person’ 5km race will now take place in conjunction with the SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge that is being hosted nationally on Saturday, September 3.
The Virtual Challenge was a compromise made due to the uncertainty of Covid-19 regulations earlier in 2022, and as pandemic regulations have been removed, the organisers have added a physical event in KZN to make it a hybrid challenge.
There are now three options to run the race: physically in Durban, virtually anywhere on a route selected by the entrant, or with any Parkrun, which has partnered with the race.
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The race organisers have designed a spectacular 5km route of taking in the Durban Beachfront and running on the famous promenade with the start and finish close to Suncoast. The run will get underway at 07:00.
The usual race registration will take place between 10:00 and 18:00 on Thursday, September 1 and Friday, September 2 at Suncoast.
Participants can collect their race packs and race numbers between 10:00 and 16:00. Entries combined between the Virtual and In-person events are limited to 10 000 athletes. Participants can still enter to run the Virtual Challenge on their own or with a Parkrun, and to collect their race packs at participating stores in KZN.
Race ambassadors, Raeesa Mahomed, Precious Mthembu, Lisa Bobbert and Zinhle Ndawonde, are training hard and will be out in full force with their family and friends on the day, too.
To enter the fun 5km run or find out more info, visit www.sparwomensrace.co.za/durban5km
