The GRATITUDE Run 2022

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R250,000 Fundraising Target (entries and donations, incl. offline) | R149,066 Actual to date

On 22 October 2022, running and walking enthusiasts are invited to join Distance for Difference (D4D) at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West for The Gratitude Run 2022. 

After two very successful events in 2016 and 2018, Covid unfortunately prevented us from hosting an in-person GRATITUDE Run in 2020 and we were forced to present a virtual run. It was just not the same...This year we are back in full force and super stoked to host a running event in-person again!

Come and show your GRATITUDE for your health and your ability to run or walk. All proceeds, after direct expenses, will go towards D4D (a registered section 21 company and non-profit organisation). We are raising funds for various children charities including Tzadokah Foster Home, Sylvia Frank Foster Home, Kingdom Kids and Esther van Zyl Foster Care - just to name a few. 

You can choose one of three ways to participate:

1.    5 km Fun Run | Walk

Young and old are invited to join in the fun! You can either choose to run or walk the 5 km and set your own pace! Dogs are allowed (one per person, but not without a leash) .

Click here to check out the route (30 sec)

Click here to explore the route on onthegomap (with elevation profile - click on "toggle elevation profile" icon bottom left)

Entry Fee: R100 (Adults - 12 years and older), R50 (Children under 12 years)

Starting Time: 08h00

2.    10 km Trail Run

This one is for all trail running enthusiasts. Come and experience the beautiful routes and trails on Lourensford Wine Estate. It promises to be an interesting mix! No children under the age of 14, will be allowed to participate in the Trail Run.

Click here to check out the route (with 2018 footage and photos)

Click here to check out the route (30 sec)

Click here to explore the route on onthegomap (with elevation profile - click on "toggle elevation profile" icon bottom left)

Click here for August 2022 video footage of the route

Runners will be timed by the organisers of the event.

Entry Fee: R190

Starting Time: 07h00

3.    3 x 4 x 5 | Team Relay Run

Runners enter as a team (3, 4 or preferably 5 members per team). Team members will run laps of 3 km each. The challenge for teams will be to complete as many 3 km laps as possible in the allotted time period, i.e., 4 hours (07h30 - 11h30).  Nominate a team captain, decide on a cool name & theme for your team and bring along heaps of team spirit!

Click here to check out the route (30 sec)

Click here to explore the route on onthegomap (with elevation profile - click on "toggle elevation profile" icon bottom left)

There are 3 categories to choose from:

MEN Only Team

WOMEN Only Team

MIXED Team*

(*At least 1 woman in a 3 member team and 2 women in a 4 or 5 member team).

Runners will be timed by the organisers of the event.

Involve non-runners, family, friends, companies, etc. by encouraging them to sponsor your team! This way we can ALL show GRATITUDE. 

It is all about team work and supporting your team mates, while they are soaking in the exquisite surrounds of the beautiful Lourensford Wine Estate. There will be live music, prizes, lucky draws, enthusiastic athletes and sponsors supporting a worthy cause!

Entry fee: R600 per team

Starting Time: 07h30

It is not joy that makes us GRATEFUL, it is GRATITUDE that makes us JOYFUL!

For more information follow us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/D4DSA or visit our website @ www.d4dsa.co.za or email Tacia Roux at [email protected].

We hope to welcome you to The Gratitude Run community soon!

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