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      Run for a Reason

      Walk the Talk Comrades Video Rassie Walk Pace Setters Pavement Special May50K Abri the Comrades

      Mom and Daughter Dedicate Their Comrades to Pavement Specials 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 29, 2025May 28, 2025 611 0

      Running for a reason! SPCA legend Sarah Van Heerden and her daughter Alex are dedicating the Ultimate Human Race to pavement specials.   Kloof, South Africa (29 May 2025) —…

      missing middle students

      Professor to Run Comrades for ‘Missing Middle Students’

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025 666 0

      Many bright and talented students are left behind as they do not qualify for government funding, but also can’t afford higher education fees in their own capacity. In an effort…

      Birthday Run

      Brandon’s Birthday Run Raises Funds for Children’s Running Shoes!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 18, 2025May 16, 2025 483 0

      Brandon Gill recently celebrated his 27th birthday in a huge way, running for 27 hours (STRAIGHT) to raise funds for underprivileged children’s running shoes. 145kms, Brandon survived and surpassed his…

      healthcare students

      Professor Dedicates Her Birthday Wish to Healthcare Students

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025 671 0

      Professor Karin Baatjies has a simple birthday wish: help healthcare students and the future of our healthcare system. But, she’s not just relying on lucky candles to make this happen….

      Night Run to Honour Nurses Calls on Champions 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 9, 2025April 8, 2025 500 0

      The Exceptional Nurse Campaign is calling on Capetonians to champion the Night Run to Honour Nurses by joining the 7km race running in solidarity with nurse heroes.   Cape Town,…

      Delta Parkrun Jono Kruger #Sweat4Sam

      #Sweat4Sam: Runners to Conquer Two Oceans for Critically Ill Little Ones 

      by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025 506 0

      Over 60 runners are planning to #Sweat4Sam at the Two Oceans Marathon this weekend in a concerted effort to support children who are fighting for their lives through Footprints 4…

      James Dalton is Joining Firefighters for their Charity Half Marathon! 

      James Dalton is Joining Firefighters for their Charity Half Marathon! 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 19, 2025March 25, 2025 831 0

      Former Springbok James Dalton is set to lace up his boots and join firefighters as they embark on yet another charity half marathon to support the Volunteer Wildfire Services team!…

      Nikki

      Nikki Parker to Run the Half AND Ultra Two Oceans Marathon for Animals!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 16, 2025March 14, 2025 903 0

      Cape Town’s Nikki Parker is gearing up to run both stretches of the upcoming Two Oceans Marathon for animal welfare!   Cape Town, South Africa (16 March 2025) — Cape…

      Conservation Efforts

      Conservation Efforts Gain Momentum Thanks to Comrades Runners

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025 490 0

      In the race to protect our natural heritage, runners are preparing to do their part again! Last year, nearly R1 million was raised for the SANParks Honorary Rangers and their…

      Run for Rosa

      11 Marathons in 11 Days: Run for Rosa is Stronger than Ever

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 29, 2024November 1, 2024 851 0

      When Stu Rayner first tackled multiple marathons in honour of his late cousin Rosa, through the Run for Rosa initiative, something incredible happened. The loss was turned into a legacy….

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