ASICS becomes the first sports brand to sign a dog to its ambassador roster, recognising dogs as the original exercise influencers who motivate millions to move for body and mind.  

ASICS Mind's Best Friend Trail Run 25 May

Calling all dogs! Bring your human and enjoy a 5km trail run together. Goodie bags to all doggy entrants. Finisher's ASICS branded doggy bandana and dog biscuits to all doggy finishers. Who's your best friend?

Charity Partner and Lucky Draw

This is a fundraiser for Cape Mental Health and the WOW Project. 

ASICS will donate R5 to Cape Mental Health NPO for every post shared with #MindsBestFriend before 12 July 2025. Posts on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X will count (accounts must be public for tracking).

R50 of your entry is donated to the WOW Project that immediately enters you into the Lucky Draw. You can buy additional lucky draw entries when you make a donation of any size to the WOW Project. The lucky draw is aimed at the humans and a pair of ASICS trail running shoes is up for grabs as well as several other vouchers and fun prizes.

There are many ways to make a donation to the WOW Project:

1. Simply add a donation upon checkout of your event entry; or

2. Donate to the Wow Project by purchasing a bag of Lionel’s Choice Dog food (2.5 kg, 8 kg or 20 kg) online at The Dogbox Project at a discount; or

3. Purchase a pet food donation on race day at the Lionel’s Choice gazebo; or

4. Make a donation on race day at the WOW Project gazebo.

In addition to your kind donations, Lionel’s Choice will be donating half a ton of pet food to the Wow Project!

Venue

Devonbosch is more than a destination; it’s a lifestyle that invites you to rediscover what truly matters. It’s a place where you can pause, reflect, and embrace a life that’s filled with possibility. Come, experience the unlimited potential of Devonbosch.

Route

5km trail run fundraiser

Entries

Entries close on Friday lunch time 23 May or until sold out.

Note: Unpaid entries will automatically be deleted after 2 days.

Registration

Sunday 25 May from 8:00am at the Dragonfly Tri gazebo.

Start Times

8:30 - 5km trail run - runners with medium to large breed dogs

8:35 - 5km trail run - runners with small breed dogs and all walkers

Up for grabs for the dogs

• Goodie bags to all doggy entrants
• Finisher's ASICS branded doggy bandana
• Finisher's ASICS branded dog biscuits

Up for grabs for the humans

• Loads of lucky draw prizes when you make a donation to WOW Project
• Including a pair of ASICS trail running shoes

Dog Rules

• All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations. This helps protect all dogs on the day.
• Only bring dogs that are well socialized and comfortable around other dogs and people.
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times during the event—no exceptions.
• Please bring poop bags and dispose of any mess responsibly. Let’s keep the trails clean for everyone. 

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