Women’s racing will once again take centre stage at South Africa’s premier Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, taking place on three consecutive Sundays in August 2026. Kicking off in Durban on 2 August, followed by Cape Town on 9 August, before culminating in Johannesburg on 16 August, event organisers, Stillwater Sports, are excited to announce an increased, combined Prize Purse of R450 000.
“The Totalsports Women’s Race has always been about celebrating, empowering, and uplifting women through sport, and the announcement of an increased combined Prize Purse of R450 000 reinforces that commitment. By rewarding excellence across all three events, we are not only recognising the dedication and hard work of elite athletes but also creating a platform that inspires women of all ages and abilities to be part of something truly special during Women’s Month,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.
The combined Prize Purse of R450 000 will be divided equally across the three events, with each event boasting an equal prize purse of R150 000. Prize money will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in the Open Category, with the winner receiving R33 000, second place R22 000, and third place R16 500. Additional prize money will go to the top three finishers in the Junior, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+ categories.
Meyer concludes: “We are proud to continue investing in women’s racing and look forward to witnessing exceptional performances in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg.”
Adding to this sentiment, Nikki Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports, reflects on the broader meaning of the prize purse and what it represents for every participant:
“The Totalsports Women’s Race is a celebration of every woman who shows up, challenges herself, and embraces the journey. While the prize purse rewards exceptional performances, it also shines a spotlight on the hard work, dedication, and passion that fuel every participant’s experience. We are incredibly proud to be part of an event that continues to inspire women and unite communities through the power of running.”
To view the 2026 Totalsports Women’s Race Prize Purse Breakdown please visit: www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za
EVENT INFORMATION: 2026 Totalsports Women’s Race
| DATE: | CITY: |
| 1. Sunday, 02 August 2026 | Totalsports Women’s Race Durban
Start Venue: Suncoast Casino, Snell Parade Finish Venue: Suncoast Casino, Snell Parade |
| 2. Sunday, 9 August 2026 | Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town
Start Venue: · 10km Start: Darling Street, Cape Town · 5km Start: Castle Street Finish Venue: Grand Parade, Cape Town |
| 3. Sunday, 16 August 2026 | Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg
Start Venue: Orange Road and Buffalo Road Junction, Marks Park Finish Venue: Orange Road and Buffalo Road Junction, Marks Park |
| ENTRIES OPEN: | Monday, 20 April 2026. |
| ENTRIES CLOSE: | Durban: Monday 27 July 2026, or once capacity has been reached.
Cape Town: ENTRIES HAVE SOLD OUT Joburg: ENTRIES HAVE SOLD OUT |
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Totalsports Women’s Race proudly supports PinkDrive, a non-profit company (NPC) dedicated to increasing breast cancer awareness, providing education, and offering free services to medically uninsured individuals across South Africa.
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For more information on PinkDrive visit www.pinkdrive.org For further information on the Totalsports Women’s Race visit www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za