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The SPAR Women\u2019s Virtual Challenge 2022 organisers have introduced some hot prizes as incentives for various groups to enter as many people as possible for this year\u2019s virtual event. <\/p>\n

Already one of the most popular and inclusive events on the annual racing calendar, the 2022 Virtual Challenge is casting the net wider to get more people involved in the running carnival. <\/p>\n

Organisers have upped the ante this year, encouraging more people to take up the challenge and encourage others within their orbit \u2013 whether at work, in their estate, school, running club, social circle or organisation \u2013 to join the beautiful race. <\/p>\n

SPAR has identified six groups battling it out for bragging rights and amazing prizes should they enrol the most participants for this year\u2019s Virtual Challenge. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese groups all play an integral part in South African society, from driving the economy, encouraging a healthy lifestyle to assisting the vulnerable in our communities,\u201d says Retha Ingenbleek, SPAR Women\u2019s Virtual Challenge race organiser. \u201cWe hope to bring them all together through the Virtual Challenge and celebrate their contribution to building a better country.\u201d <\/p>\n

The various groups would be able to share unique links with members of their community to enter this year\u2019s event to help them win. Anyone who enrols via the unique link will count towards the club, company, organisation or person\u2019s entry to the competition.<\/p>\n

The six groups and the prizes they will be competing for are: .<\/span> Women \u2013 If you can get 50 other people to join the event, you will receive a beautiful personalised travel mug. If you reach 100 \u2013 we will send you your DIVA outfit for the Virtual Challenge day..<\/span> Estates \u2013 R5 000 in SPAR vouchers for your estate.<\/span> Running clubs \u2013 R20 000 in cash.<\/span> Companies \u2013 R10 000 in SPAR vouchers.<\/span>Schools \u2013 Two schools stand a chance to win R10 000 each.<\/span> Organisations, eg charities \u2013 R2 000 per month in SPAR vouchers for a year.<\/p>\n

To enter: sparvirtualchallenge.co.za.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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