There was great excitement on Sunday, October 6, when women from all over Gauteng flocked together for the SPAR Women’s Challenge hosted at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia.
The Face of the Race finalists smile for a quick pic before they warm up. Photo: Megan Brett
The top three runners have crossed the finish line at the SPAR Women’s Challenge Joburg. (From left to right) 2019 Comrades Marathon Champion Gerda Steyn places second, Helalia Johannes wins and former Joburg champion Irvette van Zyl places third.
Over 50 000 men, women, kids and even babies in prams, took part in the 5 or 10km SPAR Women’s Challenge. Staff from Caxton’s Joburg East branch enjoyed the race: Leandi du Toit, Melanie Engelbrecht, Claire O’Donaghue, Shavaun Cronje, Nicky van Wyk and Clyde Meela (front).
Children were entertained by Natalie Lambert and Suzette Philander from Boswell Willkie Circus.
Irvette van Zyl in action as she crosses the line
Women of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels participated in the annual race.
