Title sponsor Totalsports, in partnership with event organiser Stillwater Sports, has announced an unprecedented R1 000 000 incentive for the first female athlete to break the Women’s Only 10km World Record at the Totalsports Women’s Race, taking place in Durban on Sunday, 03 August 2025.
On Saturday, 26 April 2025, Agnes Jebet Ngetich (Kenya) set a new Women-Only 10km World Record of 29:27 at the ADIDAS Road to Records event in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Ngetich broke the previous record of 30:01, set by her compatriot Agnes Tirop in Germany on 12 September 2021.
“The Totalsports Women’s Race holds a very special place in our hearts, it’s a celebration of strength, unity, and the incredible power of women in sport,” says Nikki Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports. “We are immensely proud to be part of an event that continues to uplift and inspire women across the country.
Announcing a R1 000 000 incentive
This incentive is for the first female athlete to break the Women’s Only 10km World Record in Durban is an honour for us, and a bold statement of our commitment to women’s athletics. It’s about creating opportunities, pushing boundaries, and being part of history in the making.”
“For more than two decades, the Totalsports Women’s Race has proudly been at the forefront of supporting women’s sports in South Africa, celebrating strength, unity, and the unstoppable spirit of women,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “In 2025, we are excited to elevate the event to new heights by announcing a R1,000,000 World Record Incentive bonus.”
This bold and historic initiative marks a significant advancement for women’s sports, not just in South Africa but across the entire African continent. This achievement would not be possible without the incredible dedication and commitment of Totalsports, whose passion for empowering women in sports continues to break new ground.
The newly crowned Women ’s-Only 10km World Record holder, Agnes Jebet Ngetich (Kenya), shared her thoughts on the Totalsports Women’s Race’s World Record Incentive announcement: “I am happy for it because it creates life-changing opportunities for women in Africa. It also attracts more talent to these events and increases visibility for women in sport.”
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.
For more information on PinkDrive, visit www.pinkdrive.org. For further information on the Totalsports Women’s Race, visit www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za
