SPAR South Africa Grand Prix Series 2025 Announced with New Developments
The SPAR Grand Prix series 2025 will commence in Cape Town, featuring five races for elite African runners with prize money at stake, including junior categories. Hyundai Automotive South Africa joins as a new sponsor, promoting women’s empowerment. Glenrose Xaba aspires to make history by winning a third title, while SPAR’s initiatives focus on health, gender equality, and social issues. Entries for the events are open at www.spar.run.
The SPAR Grand Prix series for 2025 will commence with the Cape Town race, featuring five events in total where Africa’s elite runners will vie for points and cash prizes. Junior competitors will also be eligible for an overall prize, calculated based on performances across three races.
In a notable advancement for this year’s series, Hyundai Automotive South Africa has been announced as the new national vehicle sponsor. Gideon Jansen van Rensburg, CEO of Hyundai Automotive South Africa, emphasized the alignment of their commitment to women’s empowerment with the values of the SPAR Grand Prix series, stating it is an excellent opportunity to attract customers through sports engagement.
Glenrose Xaba made history in 2024 by becoming the first South African to win the SPAR Grand Prix award since its opening to international runners in 2019. Having won twice, she aspires to be the fourth individual to secure the title three times. Xaba expressed her gratitude towards SPAR for supporting women athletes, stating that the opportunity to compete in women’s only races is significant.
Mpudi Maubane, the National PR, Communications and Sponsorship Manager at SPAR South Africa, expressed excitement about the launch of the 2025 series, which aims to empower women and promote health. The SPAR Women’s Challenges are intended to symbolize this empowerment and address issues such as Gender-Based Violence and Period Poverty, impacting the community positively.
Overall, each race will reinforce SPAR South Africa’s commitment to fostering a safer, healthier, and more equitable society for women. For those interested in participating, entries for the five SPAR Women’s Challenges are now open at www.spar.run.
The SPAR Grand Prix series 2025 promises to amplify the commitment to female empowerment and health through competitive running. With notable sponsorship from Hyundai Automotive South Africa, the series is set to elevate women’s participation in sports. Glenrose Xaba’s aspirations and achievements highlight the potential for South African women in athleticism. Furthermore, the initiatives against Gender-Based Violence and Period Poverty underscore the holistic objectives of the event. Overall, the series aims to create a significant social impact while enhancing physical well-being for women in South Africa.
Original Source: spar-international.com
