Charity run proves to be a huge hit

The Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km Challenge was a super success last Sunday.

A field of 9 653 participants enjoyed the perfect winter’s morning. The Durban route, renowned for being fast and flat, with not too many bends, did not disappoint. The runners also had a bit of a headwind as they turned south after Blue Lagoon, running 3km along the picturesque beachfront with a light breeze in their faces.

Scottburgh‘s Vanessa Hattingh finished in a time of 68 minutes and a respectable 62nd in her age category.

Powering to victory was Tadu Nare. The Nedbank runner, hailing from Ethiopia, steamed ahead of second-placed Glenrose Xaba from South Africa.

With back-to-back Durban victories, this is the fourth year in a row that Nare claimed the win, improving each year in her time. She finished in an impressive time of 31:14, shaving 12 seconds off from her 2023 winning time.

“It was a wonderful race. I am impressed with the core runners; how much they have improved. Running neck and neck with Glenrose for most of the race was a fantastic surprise,” said the top runner.

Durban’s official race charity, Sinethemba Women’s Foundation, received a cheque for a whopping R100 000 at the prize giving.

Based in Inanda, the foundation’s core focus aligns with SPAR’s strong national stance against gender-based violence. The money donated will go to support women and the young people in their area to achieve their full potential.

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