Entries open for the SPAR Women’s Challenge
The ever-exciting SPAR Women's 10/5km Challenge is returning to the heart of Durban for its 36th year, enter soon or miss your chance.
DURBAN’S most beautiful race, the SPAR Women’s 10/5km Challenge is set to take place on June 28 at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, striding into its 36th year.
The popular race forms part of the national SPAR Grand Prix series, run over five challenge races in Cape Town, Tshwane, Gqeberha, Johannesburg and Durban. Up for grabs for first place in the 10km race is R33 000 in prize money, and a total of R138 000 will be awarded to the top 10 in the open category, with each other category giving R6 500 for the top three finishers.
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Publicist Sharlene Versfeld explained that the race is capped at 12 500 entries with participants deciding between a gentle 5km “fun run” challenge or the more serious 10km race. The longer distance sets off on the fast and flat “out-and-back” route at 08:00, while the 5km athletes will get going at 09:00, with both distances taking participants along parts of Durban’s spectacular Golden Mile.
All registration is done online, with options to pay using a debit or credit card, and with a convenient new addition to pay in-store at any SPAR in KwaZulu-Natal after entering online. One lucky entrant who opts to pay in-store could win a R10 000 SPAR voucher. Online entries close on June 22.
“As it is a women’s event, the race organisers have decided that the more competitive distance is only open to woman. Men are welcome to dress up and have fun in the 5km fun run/walk. Another change this year, all finishers will receive a medal and their Goodie Bag after they complete their run. Heading through the finish chute, race numbers will have a tear off section that must be handed over in exchange for the jam-packed Goodie Bag. Plus, SPAR KZN will be giving away some fantastic items in the post-race lucky draw, including a Hyundai Exter 1.2 Premium MT to the value of R269 900,” said Versfeld.
This year, the theme for the challenge is #CelebrateHer, which recognises the strength, spirit and diverse stories of all the women who participate and who each arrive at the finish line with their own motivations and journeys. Race Registration is on June 26-27 on the outer fields at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium.
R5 from each entry will go to this year’s race charity, iThemba Lethu. To enter online, visit www.sparwomenschallenge.co.za.
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