YOUR EVENT PROGRAMME
THE RACE
South Africa’ s largest Women’ s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’ s Race, is set to take centre stage once again this August, with three unforgettable events across three major cities in three consecutive weeks. The excitement kicks off in Durban on Sunday, 3 August, followed by Cape Town on Saturday, 9 August, and concludes in Johannesburg on Sunday, 17 August.
“ Each year, this iconic event unites over 30,000 women across three major cities, offering participants the opportunity to take on a scenic 5km or 10km route, whether they choose to run or walk. From elite athletes to social runners and walkers, the event is designed to be an inclusive and empowering experience, celebrating the strength and spirit of women in a vibrant and supportive environment,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the event.
“ For South Africa’ s elite female athletes, the 2025 edition presents a unique opportunity to compete in a world-class, women’ s-only race on home soil, with three chances to test themselves against an exceptionally strong elite field,” continues Meyer.“ We are proud to elevate the level of competition in women’ s racing while ensuring that all participants and spectators can enjoy an exhilarating, high-energy race day experience in each city. We can’ t wait to welcome thousands of women to the start line in August!”
Beyond the race, the Totalsports Women’ s Race has proudly supported PinkDrive for 13 years, playing a vital role in the fight against breast cancer. In 2024, through the incredible generosity of event sponsors and participants, an impressive R158,584 was raised for PinkDrive – a testament to the power of sport in driving meaningful change.
“ We are excited to once again celebrate Women’ s Month with three spectacular Totalsports Women’ s Race events in 2025,” says Nikki Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports.“ This race is more than just a run- it’ s a powerful tribute to the resilience, determination, and unity of women. Each year, we strive to elevate the experience, making it more inclusive, inspiring, and unforgettable for every participant, from elite athletes to social runners and walkers. We invite women across Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg to join us in embracing the spirit of the race and # LoveTheRun as we unite in a celebration of strength and community.”
The rest of this digimag contains everything you need to know before your race on Sunday 3 August, including the route map, essential race info and race pack collection instructions, so page on and get ready # LoveTheRun.
YOUR EVENT PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 1 AUGUST
10h00- 19h00
Race Pack Collection The playTsogo Globe, Suncoast Durban, Suncoast Boulevard
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
10h00- 17h00
Race Pack Collection The playTsogo Globe, Suncoast Durban, Suncoast Boulevard
SUNDAY 3 AUGUST – RACE DAY
05h00 Event venue opens Suncoast P3, Snell Parade 07h50
Nike Warm-up Session
Suncoast P3, Snell Parade
08h00 Start of 10km Race Suncoast P3, Snell Parade 08h30 Start of 5km Race Suncoast P3, Snell Parade 09h30 Pump Up Session Suncoast P3, Snell Parade 09h50 Artist Performance Suncoast P3, Snell Parade 10h30 Prize Giving Suncoast P3, Snell Parade 12h00 Event venue closes Suncoast P3, Snell Parade
Images: Anthony Grote
PLEASE FOLLOW THE RACE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
@ Women’ s Race @ Women’ s Race
# TotalsportsWomensRace # LoveTheRun
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