René Kalmer, Mapaseka Makhanya, Cornel Joubert, Lebo Phalula and Yolande Maclean have all confirmed their participation for the event in what could produce fast times in a flat route. Kalmer said she was looking forward to the race.
“I can’t think of a better place to celebrate National Women’s Day. I’ve been battling with a hip injury, so this will be a good test of my fitness,” said Kalmer. “I will be really happy to have a pain free race. Running a 33 minute, 10km race would be a bonus.”
Makhanya, Joubert and Phalula will make their Women’s Race Stellenbosch debut on the day. “I’ve heard that the 10km route is fast,” said Makhanya.
“My goal is to do my best and enjoy the race as much as possible. I will be my toughest competition. I always want to do better than the last race.” According to Joubert, she placed first at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Johannesburg in 2013, but has yet to compete in Stellenbosch.
