{"id":57517,"date":"2024-05-20T17:26:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T15:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=57517"},"modified":"2024-05-20T17:26:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T15:26:40","slug":"impressive-prize-purse-revealed-for-2024-totalsports-womens-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/impressive-prize-purse-revealed-for-2024-totalsports-womens-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Impressive Prize Purse revealed for 2024 Totalsports Women\u2019s Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stillwater Sports, the organisers of one of South Africa\u2019s largest Women\u2019s Month celebrations, are excited to announce that the iconic <strong>Totalsports Women\u2019s Race<\/strong> will boast an impressive, combined prize purse of <strong>R 412,500.00<\/strong> in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to announce that the prize purse for the Totalsports Women&#8217;s Race will more than double in 2024, underscoring our commitment to making this year&#8217;s event truly exceptional,&#8221; says <strong><em>Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports<\/em><\/strong>. &#8220;With the race now spanning three separate days in three different cities, the level of action and excitement will be higher than ever. The prize purse will be split evenly between each of the three races, with each race being allocated a total of R137,500.00. Prize money will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in the Open Category, with the winner receiving R30,000, the runner-up R20,000, and the 3rd place finisher R15,000. Additionally, prize money will also be allocated to the top 3 finishers in the following categories: Junior, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In closing Meyer adds: \u201cWe are proud to enhance the celebration of women by increasing the prize purse and attracting strong elite participation ensuring that this year&#8217;s race is a memorable and empowering experience for all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57515\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57515\" style=\"width: 1366px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/acaab7d0e2e0\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=75&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 75w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/abb7fbcea106\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=100&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 100w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/194bd4e4a608\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=150&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 150w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/eae8bd916965\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=240&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 240w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/cdc1160b3443\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=320&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 320w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/82a8a5b3ba7c\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=500&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 500w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/b7bd2f80549b\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=640&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 640w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/eec30d1e4660\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=800&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 800w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/8f5ff7f04619\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=1024&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 1024w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/757f5cd1a624\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=1280&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 1280w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/77656ef8921b\/totalsports-womens-race.webp?w=1600&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 1600w\" class=\"wp-image-57515 size-full\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wNS90d3IuanBn\/142b7c7be445\/totalsports-womens-race.webp\" alt=\"Totalsports Women\u2019s Race\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Totalsports Women\u2019s Race<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to increase the prize purse for the Totalsports Women&#8217;s Race in 2024,&#8221; says <strong><em>Nikki Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports<\/em><\/strong>. &#8220;This increase not only rewards the winners but also acknowledges the dedication, sacrifice, and determination of all participants. It&#8217;s a recognition of the countless hours of training, the early mornings, and the late nights that each athlete commits to their preparation. It is an honor to support and reward these incredible athletes who inspire and motivate others through their passion for running.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To view the <strong>2024 Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Prize Purse Breakdown<\/strong> please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>2024 Totalsports Women\u2019s Race<\/p>\n<p>The Totalsports Women&#8217;s Race is a mass participation, women&#8217;s only road race that takes place across three major cities (Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg) and caters to both social runners and elite athletes. It is a celebration of women&#8217;s strength and empowerment, providing a platform for women from all backgrounds to come together and participate in a high-energy, caring environment in support of PinkDrive.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"663\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>DATE:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><strong>CITY:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Sunday 04 August 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><strong>Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Durban <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Start Venue<\/u>: Suncoast Casino, Snell Parade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Finish Venue<\/u>: Suncoast Casino, Snell Parade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Start Time<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10km \/ 08:00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ 08:10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Entry Fee<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10km \/ R145.00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ R110.00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temp Licence: R50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Friday 09 August 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><strong>Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Cape Town<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Start Venue<\/u>: Darling Street, Cape Town<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Finish Venue<\/u>: Grand Parade, Cape Town<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Start Time<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10km \/ 08:00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ 08:10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Entry Fee<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10km \/ R145.00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ R110.00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temp Licence: R50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Saturday 17 August 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><strong>Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Joburg<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Start Venue<\/u>: Orange Road and Buffalo Road Junction, Marks Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Finish Venue<\/u>: Marks Park, Emmerentia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Start Time<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10km \/ 08:00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ 08:10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"285\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"378\"><u>Entry Fee<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10km \/ R145.00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ R110.00<\/p>\n<p>Temp Licence: R60.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ENTER<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.webtickets.co.za<\/a> or any Pick \u2018n Pay store nationwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>The Totalsports Women\u2019s Race proudly supports PinkDrive. A Non-Profit Company (NPC), PinkDrive is committed to improving breast cancer awareness and education as well as providing free screening services to the medically uninsured across South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like our Facebook page:\u00a0 <\/strong>Women\u2019s Race \/ The PinkDrive<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Instagram:<\/strong>\u00a0 Women\u2019s Race \/ PinkDrive<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hashtag:<\/strong> #Totalsports #TotalsportsWomensRace #LoveTheRun #PinkDrive<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information on PinkDrive visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkdrive.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pinkdrive.org<\/a> For further information on the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stillwater Sports, the organisers of one of South Africa\u2019s largest Women\u2019s Month celebrations, are excited to announce that the iconic Totalsports Women\u2019s Race will boast an impressive, combined prize purse of R 412,500.00 in 2024. &#8220;We are excited to announce that the prize purse for the Totalsports Women&#8217;s Race will more than double in 2024, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":57516,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-57517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-more-sport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57517"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57517\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}