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12 Women that Inspire
18 Race Info
Sonja’s Century 20 Road Closures and Parking
Fight Against Cancer the Biggest Winner 22 Route Maps
24 Official Bragging Rights
26 Safety First
Exciting SPAR Finale in Joburg
So much to look forward to at this year’s Spar Women’s Challenge
Joburg, including exciting showdowns amongst the elites chasing
Grand Prix glory.
From Dog Walker to Face of the Race
Graphic designer Sarah Ayres is a busy mother of two small
children. She has also been named the 2019 Face of the Race for
the SPAR Women’s Challenge Joburg.
The 2019 SPAR Women’s Challenge Joburg will be a very special
race for running legend Sonja Laxton, who will be doing her
100th SPAR Women’s Challenge 10km race.
With proceeds from the SPAR Women’s Challenge Joburg to be
donated to Reach for Recovery, the fight against cancer will be
the biggest beneficiary of the race.
From cancer survivors to race
referees and more, we’ve collected
a few stories of hugely inspirational
women in the running world that
deserve recognition for what they do.
Everything you need to know about
race pack collection, post-race
entertainment, and our awesome
competitions where you could win
Asics shoes, a R15,000 SPAR voucher,
or a brand new Suzuki Celerio
All the essential info on how to get
to the race venue and where to park
– read up on it now, plan your drive,
and avoid frustration on race day!
Whether you’re running the 10km
or the 5km, check out your route,
including kay markers and water
stations, and where you tell your
supporters to cheer for you.
Check out the digital certificate that
all finishers will receive, courtesy of
Sport Splits SA, and also find out
about the finishline video where you
can watch your finish.
The threat of being attacked while
running is something we all have to take
into account, as these survivors can tell
us, but there are safety precautions and
solutions you can implement.
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