Get fit while having fun in Durban North
Join for the fitness, stay for the family
Get fit, lose weight and have fun with a science-backed walking and running programme in Durban North, suitable for all fitness levels.
If you are battling to shed the extra holiday kilos or want to make 2026 the year you get serious about losing weight and getting fit, there is a Durban North training organisation on your doorstep that has perfected an approach combining the science of fitness and the diversity of human lifestyles – while having fun.
Run/Walk For Life Durban North, specialises in getting you started, even if your level of fitness is very low or non-existent. With a strong focus on weight loss, fitness and sustainable lifestyle changes, the programme emphasis personal goal setting, guided by a highly trained and supportive coach.
“We have members who just wanted to get off the couch, and others who dreamt of completing their first marathon. Whatever your running, walking, fitness or health goals are, we have a tailored programme for you,” says Run/Walk For Life Durban North manager Denham Shepstone.
Shepstone is no stranger to fitness and health regimes, having joined Run/Walk For Life club in ..(CLIENT TO SUPPLY SHORT BIO HERE: What motivated you to join, your personal journey, and the benefits you’ve experienced- encouraging others to get involved).
Join for the fitness, stay for the family
Run/Walk For Life members exercise in supervised groups of similar ability, ensuring you are never pushed too hard or left struggling to keep up. The supportive, community-focused environment makes it easier to stay motivated and consistent.
Run/Walk For Life is South Africa’s leading fitness and weight-loss programme, and is the only exercise programme of its kind to be approved by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa – giving members peace of mind that their health and wellbeing come first.
Run/Walk For Life Durban North members also receive monthly progress reports, milestone rewards and access to the Run/Walk For Life app, allowing you to track your fitness journey and celebrate your achievements along the way.
Meet up at 17:15 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Merge Coffee, Virginia United Football Club, 45 Hinton Place, Virginia, Durban North, and start working towards your fitness goals in a supportive, welcoming environment.
