Xaba dominates the field at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Joburg
The Totalsports Women’s Race concluded its 2024 season on a high note, with an impressive 10,000 runners gathering at Marks Park (Emmarentia) on Saturday 17 August for the third and final race in Johannesburg. The event celebrated women and supported PinkDrive, marking a fitting end to this year’s series.
Boxer Athletic Club top runner, Glenrose Xaba, delivered a standout performance, leading the race from start to finish and securing gold with an impressive time of 32:56. Ethiopia’s Diniya Kedir Abaraya claimed second place, while South Africa’s Cacisile Sosibo rounded out the podium in third.
“I am excited to win the Totalsports Women’s Race again in Joburg! I love this course—it just proves that when it comes to hills, I destroy them,” Xaba says with a laugh. “I took the lead from the start and hoped the other girls would help me, but unfortunately, they stayed behind me. I just told myself that I needed to control the race until the finish. Considering the high altitude and tough course, I’m really happy with my time. It’s a good feeling to win.”
“I want to thank God, my supporters, my coaches Violet and Caster (Semenya), and my family who are always there for me,” Xaba adds. “I’m also grateful to the sponsors and the race organisers, Stillwater Sports, for inviting me. Racing at home means a lot to me—it shows we don’t need to go overseas to face strong competition. They bring top runners here so we can challenge them and perform well on home soil. I truly appreciate it.”
“Joburg hosted a fantastic day for thousands of runners and walkers at the Totalsports Women’s Race,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “Congratulations to Glenrose Xaba on securing gold in the Elite Women’s 10km race. It was an honor to witness such a strong field of elite women in action, competing in a women-only race. This event, however, wasn’t just about the elites; it was for everyone—from every day and social runners to seasoned athletes. Participants from all walks of life came out to celebrate women and support PinkDrive. The vibe was electric, and the event embodied a true celebration of women’s strength, unity, and health. It was a wonderful way to close off the 2024 Totalsports Women’s Race series, marking a memorable day in Joburg.”
“The 2024 Totalsports Women’s Race concluded on a high note in Joburg today,” says Nikki Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports. “This year, we had the pleasure of hosting the event on three separate days across three major cities, with the Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg as the grand finale. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to close the series. Thousands of runners and walkers united to celebrate women and support PinkDrive. The support was inspiring, and the atmosphere was electric. It was a wonderful day out, with women emerging as the ultimate victors!”
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Totalsports Women’s Race proudly supports PinkDrive. When registering online for the event, runners had the option to support PinkDrive by donating to the cause. PinkDrive offered free clinical breast examinations on the day, along with the opportunity to consult with a PinkDrive nurse for general medical advice. Runners could also visit PinkDrive’s “Shop4Cancer”, where they were able to deck themselves out in pink gear to show their support for this worthy cause and run with pride. For more information on PinkDrive visit www.pinkdrive.org
PRIZE PURSE: The Totalsports Women’s Race boasted an impressive, combined prize purse of R 412,500.00 in 2024. With the race now spanning three separate days in three different cities (Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg), the level of action and excitement was higher than ever. The prize purse was split evenly between each of the three races, with each race being allocated a total of R137,500.00. Prize money was 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 was also allocated to the top 3 finishers in the following categories: Junior, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
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