NOTE: Road closures for the SPAR Women’s Race Joburg

EMMARENTIA – Motorists are urged to take note of the following intersections that will be closed on 7 October.

Runners have a blast at the SPAR Women's Race Joburg. Photo: File/Nicholas Zaal

Joburg’s most beautiful race will see several roads closed from 5am until 10am on 7 October.

It is expected 16 000 runners will hit the streets around Marks Park Sports Club, Emmarentia, for the 5km and 10km runs at the annual SPAR Women’s Race Joburg.

The route of the SPAR Women’s Race Joburg is pictured. The blue arrows signify the 5km route, and the red arrows, the 10km route.

Some traffic is inevitable, and motorists will need to be aware that the following intersections will be closed:

The corner of Judith Road and Beyers Naudé Drive
The corner of Judith Road and Barry Hertzog Avenue
The corner of Barry Hertzog Avenue and Sabie Road
The corner of Sabie and Rustenburg roads
The corner of Barry Hertzog Avenue and Umgeni Road
The corner of Komatie and Greenhill roads
The corner of Komatie and Troon roads
The corner of Troon and Hill roads
The corner of Troon and Orange roads
The corner of Orange and Letaba roads
The corner of Orange and Illovo roads
The corner of Orange and Mazoe roads.

Metro Police will be stationed at these intersections to redirect traffic and ensure the safety of runners.

When parking at the venue, look out for the official SPAR parking officers who will be wearing yellow branded SPAR vests and have official accreditation badges.

They will direct you to official parking and keep your vehicle safe.

Organisers urge runners to not take directions of any other unofficial parking guards.

Online entries for the race close at midnight on 24 September, afterwards you can visit any SPAR, SuperSPAR or KwikSPAR store to fill in an entry form