Come Run with Zola

The Harlequins Rugby Club in Pretoria will host the exciting new mass participation 5km run or walk event, RUN WITH ZOLA, on June 28.

The event pays tribute to the legendary Zola Budd, who will also be in the field and raises awareness of GBV.
The field will be capped at 5 000.

Budd is a worldwide sporting icon. The barefoot prodigy broke numerous world records, became a symbol of SA’s oppression and was infamously blamed for Mary Decker’s Olympic fall in 1984.

“We would like South Africa to unite and come together with the RUN WITH ZOLA initiative,” said event media manager, Ray de Vries, who coached and managed 14 Comrades winners during his illustrious career in the sport.
“Everyone can run or walk 5km and pay tribute to Zola and the human spirit, and show our unity as a country against GBV.”

The RUN WITH ZOLA initiative is passionately dedicated to creating awareness of gender-based violence.

“Everyone can take part in RUN WITH ZOLA. It provides such a delightful platform. Wheelchairs, crutches and especially bare feet are welcome!” said De Vries.

“It’s a celebration of the human spirit and the joy of running and walking. It’s the coming together of South Africans for the common purpose of enjoying themselves and being part of something special. Gender-based violence is a serious issue in South Africa and it affects thousands of women and children.”

“RUN WITH ZOLA is much more than just a race. It is a time for us to do life differently and to start to dream again. Whether you are fat or thin or just want to give up smoking. Whether you are a doctor or a millionaire, you can RUN WITH ZOLA,” concluded De Vries.

Entries are open at www.toptickets.co.za

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