Every August, thousands of women across South Africa paint the streets pink. Mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, elite athletes, and first-time walkers & runners step onto the start line with a single shared energy.
The Totalsports Women’s Race isn’t just a road race; it is South Africa’s premier Women’s Month celebration. Across three vibrant host cities Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg it brings together fitness, community, and purpose in a way no other event can match.
Three Cities, One Unstoppable Movement
Whether you’re taking in the coastal views of Durban, running under the shadow of Table Mountain in Cape Town, or tackling the high-energy streets of Joburg, each leg of the nationwide series offers a unique experience:
- Durban: Takes off along Snell Parade at Suncoast Casino, offering flat, fast coastal views perfect for personal bests.
- Cape Town: Starts near Darling Street and finishes at the iconic Grand Parade in the heart of the Mother City.
- Johannesburg: Hosted at Marks Park in Emmarentia, surrounding runners with lush greenery and high-altitude energy.
City | Date | Start Venue | Distances |
Durban | Sunday, 02 August | Suncoast Casino | 10km & 5km |
Cape Town | Sunday, 09 August (National Women’s Day) | Darling Street | 10km & 5km |
Johannesburg | Sunday, 16 August | Marks Park, Emmarentia | 10km & 5km |
Running with Purpose: Supporting PinkDrive
Beyond the medals and the personal achievements, the heart of the Totalsports Women’s Race beats for a life-saving cause: PinkDrive.
PinkDrive is a non-profit organization dedicated to breast cancer awareness, early detection, and education across South Africa. For over a decade, the Totalsports Women’s Race has partnered with PinkDrive to help fund mobile women’s health units, providing free clinical breast examinations and screening to medically uninsured individuals. Every step taken on race day directly contributes to saving lives.
“It’s the camaraderie of thousands of women coming together to celebrate Women’s Month and support PinkDrive that makes the race truly special.”
What Makes Race Day Unforgettable?
If you’ve never experienced the atmosphere in the start chute, you’re in for a treat:
- The Official Performance Tee: Every registered runner & walker receives an exclusive technical event TS performance TS tee forming a sea of pink across the city. Each year is a different shade of Pink making it a collectable.
- Start-Line Energy: Pre-race warm-up sessions get the heart pumping before the horn sounds.
- Route Entertainment: On-route music, live performance artists, and cheer zones keep motivation high every single kilometer.
- The Finish Village: Celebrate your finish with a vibrant lineup of photobooths to capture every memory with your crew! Enjoy live entertainment that brings the heat, this year featuring the incredible Lloyiso on stage as we continue our tradition of celebrating South Africa’s finest performing talent every Women’s Month, right alongside your well-earned finisher medal.
How to Get Prepared
Whether you’re aiming for a 10km time or walking the 5km fun run with friends, here are quick tips to ensure smooth race prep:
- Race Pack Collection: Remember to collect your race bib, race bag packed full of make up & good from Foschini together with the technical event tee prior to race day at designated collection hubs (no collection on race morning).
- Gear Up: Make sure you look and feel your best on the road! Stop by your local Totalsports store or visit totalsports.co.za to explore the latest Totalsports Women’s apparel range. From supportive sports bras and high-waisted leggings to high-performance moisture-wicking tops, get kitted out in top-quality gear designed specifically for female runners.
- Arrive Early: As local road closures are active on race morning.
Lace up, join the movement, and let’s #LoveTheRun together!
