The SPAR Women’s Challenge Series incorporating the SPAR Grand Prix just gets better and better, with some exciting sponsors getting on board. One lucky participant will win a newly launched Proton X50 SUV worth R450 000. 

Every participant over 18 years will be entered into a Proton lucky draw at each of the six races, with the winner of the draw called onto the stage during prize giving. The six drawn participants will travel to Gauteng as VIP guests for the SPAR Grand Prix Awards at the end of the year, where the final draw will take place.  The winner takes home a luxury Proton car and the other five will receive runner-up Proton prizes.

"We at Proton South Africa are thrilled to announce our partnership as a headline sponsor for the 2023 SPAR Women’s Challenge and SPAR Grand Prix Series,” said Sarah Ferrier, Marketing Manager of Proton South Africa. 

“We believe that this partnership is a perfect match for us as it allows us to showcase our brand and our values of excellence, determination, and perseverance.  We see this as an exciting opportunity to support women in sports and encourage an active lifestyle. We are proud to be associated with such a prestigious event and look forward to a successful partnership with SPAR and all the athletes involved,” said Ferrier.

South African based luxury accessories company Superfine are teaming up with the SPAR Grand Prix series for the second time this year. Superfine specialize in eyewear, premium watches and perfumes. Each race winner will receive a substantial Superfine voucher and age category winners of the overall SPAR Grand Prix will also receive vouchers. Every participant in the six SPAR Women’s 10km races will also receive a discount on Superfine products.

“We are very happy to join hands with the SPAR Grand Prix once again this year. We believe the series is a wonderful way to showcase the skills and talents of women,” said Nigel Smit, Managing Director of Superfine.

Modern Athlete who has long been associated with the SPAR Women’s 10 km Challenge and the SPAR Grand Prix series will once again be the official media partner of the SPAR Grand Prix Series.
“Modern Athlete is proud to be involved in the SPAR Grand Prix series once again,” said Roxanne Martin, Director of Modern Athlete.

“Our goal is to bring inspirational stories to the running community and to tell the stories of amazing women doing amazing things. Empowering women in sport, especially in running, is important to us and as a publication we achieve this. We look forward to another competitive series with great racing and excitement.”


The 2023 SPAR Women’s Challenge incorporating the SPAR Grand Prix Series kicks off on April 23, with the first race taking place in Cape Town.
 

2023 SPAR GRAND PRIX CALENDAR

Cape Town – Sunday, 23 April 2023 – Green Point Precinct
Gqeberha – Saturday, 27 May 2023 – Pollok Beach, Summerstrand
Durban – Sunday, 25 June 2023 – Kings Park Stadium
Mbombela – Saturday, 15 July 2023 – Mbombela Stadium
Tshwane – Saturday, 5 August 2023 – SuperSport Park
Joburg – Sunday, 1 October 2023 – Marks Park Sporting Club