{"id":44083,"date":"2022-08-03T21:40:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T19:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=44083"},"modified":"2022-08-03T21:40:16","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T19:40:16","slug":"elite-ladies-ready-to-celebrate-at-the-totalsports-womens-race-on-09-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/elite-ladies-ready-to-celebrate-at-the-totalsports-womens-race-on-09-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Elite Ladies ready to celebrate at the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race on 09 August!"},"content":{"rendered":"

An impressive list of elite female athletes will celebrate National Women\u2019s Day on Tuesday 09 August 2022 by taking on the iconic Totalports Women\u2019s Race in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban in support of PinkDrive.<\/p>\n

The list of athletes to look out for will include Tanith Maxwell, Zintle Xiniwe, Fortunate Chidzivo and Olympian, multiple SA Champion and record holder Zola Pieterse\u00a0(n\u00e9e\u00a0Budd) in Cape Town, Glenrose Xaba, Lebo Phalula, Lebogang Phalula and Cacisile Sosibo in Johannesburg and Tayla Kavanagh in Durban to mention just a few.<\/p>\n

According to Tanith Maxwell<\/strong>, hosting the event on National Women\u2019s Day makes it unique. \u201cWe are truly able to celebrate Women\u2019s Day by bringing women together under the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race banner. I have participated in the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race many times. There is something special about lining up in a women’s only race. The atmosphere just makes it memorable year after year. Unfortunately, I am currently injured, so I will take part merely to enjoy the atmosphere. My message to runners is to first and foremost go out there and have fun! Celebrate Women\u2019s Day in the most active, healthy way and just enjoy being part of the event!!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Totalsports Women\u2019s Race is a fantastic way to celebration National Women\u2019s Day,\u201d says Fortunate Chidzivo<\/strong>. \u201cBeing able to\u00a0exercise\u00a0is important when it comes to staying healthy. I recently recovered from influenza. My goal is to feel 100% healthy and have a solid run. If it\u2019s a good day I will be happy with a sub 34min finish. Maintaining balance in life is the most important thing for me. I can\u2019t wait to join thousands of women on the start line on Tuesday 09 August.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Zola Pieterse<\/strong>, the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race is a wonderful opportunity to showcase female running. \u201cIt\u2019s a good event to run. My goal will be to have a solid run, while enjoying the moment. I am just thankful that I can still run. My message to other runners is to enjoy the moment and don\u2019t worry about the outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNational Women\u2019s Day is about elevating women, so I am very happy to take part in the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race on Women\u2019s Day,\u201d says Lebogang Phalula<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s been a while since this race was hosted (2019 due the pandemic). I am very excited that it\u2019s back in 2022. My goal will be to finish the race with pride. To everyone taking part, have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving thousands of women come together to run in the streets of Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban in celebration of what we as women can achieve, is a great reminder of what women can do when we work together,\u201d says Tayla Kavanagh<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s lovely to have mass participation races back again. I enjoy running in Durban, my home city. My goal will be to test my fitness, while enjoying the morning with thousands of women in Durban.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, will also be among the women and men who will walk and run the streets while #PaintingTheCityPink on National Women\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n

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Event Information<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>2022 Totalsports Women\u2019s Race \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nTuesday 09 August 2022 \/ National Women\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Durban:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Start:<\/em> Masabalala Yengwa Avenue<\/p>\n

Finish:<\/em> Kings Park Athletics Track<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Johannesburg:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Start & Finish:<\/em> Mark’s Park, Judith Avenue, Emmarentia,<\/p>\n

Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cape Town:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Start:<\/em> Darling Street, Cape Town CBD<\/p>\n

Finish:<\/em> Grand Parade, Cape Town CBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Start Time<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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ENTRY INCLUDES<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> Each entrant will receive a fitted Event T-shirt<\/strong>, a finisher\u2019s medal <\/strong>and a Totalsports Neck Warmer<\/strong>, while getting to enjoy an entertaining route with vibrant refreshment points and a Live Performance at the finish.<\/p>\n

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PRIZE PURSE<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> Taking place across three cities (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban) on National Women\u2019s Day (Tuesday 09 August) the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race will boast an impressive, combined prize purse of R155\u00a0550,00 in 2022! To view the Prize Purse Breakdown visit:<\/p>\n

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