Organiser
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hereby welcomes you to another exciting edition of the Big Walk. October is also declared World Walking month by TAFISA and during this month member countries are encouraged to celebrate by engaging in any physical activity and being active in whatever way anyone chooses.
You are cordially invited to participate in yet another thrilling Big Walk event by the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture. After the COVID-19 Pandemic, the program is now in its second year of optimal implementation. TAFISA has proclaimed October to be "World Walking Month," and members are invited to participate by taking part in any physical activity and staying active however they see fit. The Big Walk in South Africa is narrated to encourage and promote friends and families to walk together to improve their well being.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the 2023 Big Walk event scheduled to take place as follows:
Date: Sunday, 08 October 2023
Starting time of distance categories
- 15KM start at 07:00 at Fleur, Corner Molteno Road and Hans Strijdom Road and finish at Fountains Valley Resort
- 10KM start at 07:30 at Voortrekker Monument and finish at Fountains Valley Resort
- 5 KM start at 08:00 at Voortrekker Monument and finish at Fountains Valley Resort
Parking Allocation
Kindly note that parking is allocated as follows:
5KM walkers : Voortrekker Monument
10KM walkers : Voortrekker Monument
15 KM walkers : Fleur Park
Busses and Kombis : Heartfelt Arena
VIP’s : Fountains Valley
NB: Kindly note that cars parked on the roadside within fountain vicinity will be impounded by Metro Police and will be released at a fee.
- Participants who will be participating with previous year’s t-shirts are requested to register to be allocated a race number
- Only cars with a VIP access card will be allowed to enter Fountains Valley Resort
- Participants are requested to arrive at 05:00 at their respective allocated parking areas
- Busses and vehicles are encouraged to drop off walkers between 05:00 and 06:30 at their respective starting points
Registration
Registration opens on Monday, 04 September 2023, and closes on Monday, 25 September 2023.
Kindly note that registration or entry forms are obtainable at the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture office at 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria
Goodie bags
Goody bags will be collected at Heartfelt Arena as follows:
NO | DATE | CATEGORY | TIME | VENUE |
1. | 02-05 October 2023 | Collection by Government Departments | 09:00 – 18:00 | Heartfelt Arena |
2. | 02-05 October 2023 | Collection by NGO’s, Clubs and individuals | 09:00 – 18:00 | Heartfelt Arena |
3. | 02-05 October 2023 | Collection of VIP bags, accreditation and parking slip | 09:00 – 18:00 | Heartfelt Arena |
4. | 08 OCTOBER 2023 BIG WALK DAY | |||
Online registration link: bit.ly/3U3fEei
Information of key facilities:
NO | VENUE | ADDRESS | GPS COORDINATES |
1. | Fountains Valley | Cnr Christina Dewitt & Eeufees Road, Groenkloof | 25.7813° S, 28.1936° E |
2. | Heartfelt Arena | 1000 Voortrekker Road, Thaba Tshwane | 25.7791° S, 28.1664° E |
3. | Voortrekker Monument | Eeufees Road, Groenkloof | 25.7763° S, 28.1758° E |
For enquiries call Nobuhle Makam on 087 330 0001 Anyone wishing to complete a manual entry form please download from here and email completed form to [email protected]
Event location
Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
| Route information | |
| Coordinates | -25.776275, 28.175761 |
| Address | Voortrekker Monument |
| City | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07