SA’s favourite race returns – #ItsPersonal

WOMEN from all walks of life will be lacing up for the upcoming Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km Challenge which returns on Sunday, June 25 with the theme, #ItsPersonal. Dubbed South Africa’s most beautiful race, the SPAR Women’s Challenge is one of the oldest and most-loved road races in the country. And entries are now open – with a maximum of 10 000 spots available.

The 10km race sets off at 08:00, incorporating the national SPAR Grand Prix Series. This is followed by the popular 5km Fun Run/Walk which begins at 09:00. The route for both distances is a fast and flat one that showcases the spectacular Durban beachfront before finishing at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium outer fields.

The theme, #ItsPersonal, speaks to the personal journeys and challenges that each woman faces, while motivating them to achieve their goals.
SPAR is also pleased to announce that four role models will be flying the flag as the race ambassadors. They are: former SA Springbok, current KZN Rugby player and firefighting hero, Zinhle Ndawond, as well as former SPAR Protea Netball player, Baby Proteas assistant c.oach and educator at Danville Park Girls’ High School, Precious Mthembu. They are joined by actress and comedian, Lisa Bobbert, and an obstetrics and gynaecology specialist, Dr Marise Subrayan.

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Enter online

Online entries are available at www.sparwomensrace.co.za/durban. Bulk entries are now also available online. Entries close on Sunday, June 18 or when the 10 000 cap has been reached.

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The entry fee for licensed runners for the 10km is R150 and R200 for non-licensed runners. The 5km Fun Run entry fee is R150. Participants will receive a race T-shirt and SPAR Goody Bag. On race day, there will be route refreshment stations and live entertainment, and medals will be handed out on completion of the event. Participants in the 10km event should be 14 years and older, and participants for the 5km should be nine years and older on the day of the event. For more information, visit the SPAR Women’s Race KZN Facebook page – SPARWomens10and5kmRace or Instagram at @sparwomenskzn or Twitter at @sparladiesrace.

Prizes
A R30 000 prize will be awarded for first place, followed by R25 000 for second place and R20 000 for the third athlete to cross the finish line. Prize money of R10 000 has been introduced for the first South African runner, with a total prize pool of R185 000. The event is offering over R70 000 in lucky draw prizes and the opportunity to go into a final draw to win a brand new Proton X50 worth R449 900.

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