Iconic Totalsports Women's Race to light up South Africa's streets in 2025

IOL News

25-04-2025

PinkDrive Charity The PinkDrive Charity have been overwhelmed by the support they receive from the event and the participants. Photo: Anthony Grote
Image: Anthony Grote
The iconic Totalsports Women's Race, South Africa's largest celebration of Women's Month, will feature three 2025 races in three major cities, over three consecutive weeks.
The first race starts in Durban on Sunday, August 3, followed by Cape Town on Saturday, August 9, and ends in Johannesburg on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
For the past 13 years, the event has attracted elite athletes and social runners. It offers athletes a unique opportunity to compete in a world-class, women-only race on South African soil.
Michael Meyer, the managing director of Stillwater Sports, convenes the event, which attracts 30,000 women across the country.
'We are proud to convene the race, which is South Africa's largest Women's Month celebration. Each year, this iconic event unites over 30,000 women across three major cities – Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg – offering participants the opportunity to take on a scenic 5km or 10km route, whether they run or walk," said Meyer.
"From elite athletes to social runners and walkers, the event aims to provide an inclusive and empowering experience, celebrating the strength and spirit of women in a vibrant and supportive environment.'
Since its inception, the charity of the Totalsports Women's Race is PinkDrive. Athletes can support by entering 10km or 5km events.
PinkDrive will again be flying the flag for the event as the camaraderie of thousands of women comes together to celebrate Women's Month.
Nelius du Preez, PinkDrive Operations Manager, said the Totalsports Women's Race is a truly special event.
'It's beautiful to witness a 'sea of pink' as women come together, filling the streets of three major cities in support of one another - standing united and prioritising their health in an active, uplifting environment,' said Du Preez.
'Thanks to the platform provided by the Totalsports Women's Race, we can continue serving communities across South Africa.
'The funds help us achieve our core purpose: to make a meaningful contribution to preventing as many people as possible from succumbing to breast, cervical, prostate, and testicular cancer.
'The event gives us the perfect platform to spread the powerful message that early detection can save lives.
'Please continue supporting PinkDrive to keep our mobile units on the road and help the medically uninsured.'