A record-breaking 15,000 participants are expected to take part in this year’s Totalsports Women’s Race, this Saturday, 9 August 2025, and residents can expect some road closures around the greater Cape Town CBD area.
Setting off in front of the iconic Cape Town City Hall, the 10km journey weaves through Woodstock, District Six, past the Parliament precinct, Company’s Garden, and the heart of the CBD, before crossing the finish line on the historic Grand Parade.
The 5km route follows a similar path but deviates from District Six via Hanover Street to the finish on the Grand Parade.
With the iconic “Sea of Pink” flowing through the streets of Cape Town, the thousands of participants will also be running in solidarity with PinkDrive, a breast cancer awareness organisation dedicated to improving education, early detection, and access to vital services.
The Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the Totalsports Women’s Race is more than just another running event.
“It’s a bold celebration of health, strength, solidarity and empowerment. It’s always inspiring to see mothers, daughters, sisters, and aunts take to the streets of the Mother City to commemorate Women’s Day in such a meaningful way. This event is especially significant for its focus on women’s health.”
Road Closures
- The 10km race starts at 08:00, with the 5km event kicking off at 08:10 from Darling Street in front of City Hall.
- This will result in several partial and full road closures along the route in parts of Woodstock, District Six, Gardens and the CBD between 07:00 and 10:45.
THE FULL LIST OF ROAD CLOSURES
Parking
Participants are notified that parking will be limited.
Paid and unpaid parking will be available in the following locations:
- CPUT parking – Caledon and Tennent Streets
- De Roos Street – De Roos and Gore Streets
- Primrose Street – Canterbury and Primrose Street
- Sydney Street – Tennant and Sydney Street
- Golden Acre Shopping Centre
Vehicles parked illegally or in front of residential properties will be towed away.
