Run to play
Date: Date to be announced
Location: Johannesburg Zoo, Jan Smuts Avenue and Westwold Way, Parkview
Distances: 2km | 5km | 8km
Start time: 08:00 am
Cotlands’ Run to Play is more than a race – it’s a movement. The #PledgetoRun movement invites runners, walkers, families, and corporate teams to enter early and show their commitment to helping vulnerable children access play-based early learning
opportunities.
The official race date will be announced, but you can pledge to run today and be part of the change!
💛 By pledging, you help us:
• Raise funds for play-based early learning for children who have no access to any early learning programme.
• Bring the community together for a family-friendly day of running and fun.
• Give vulnerable children access to play-based learning that can transform their future.
By taking part, every entry helps Cotlands set up more toy libraries and early learning programmes and prepare children for formal school.
- Pop-up toy library experience
- Music and live entertainment
- Food stalls and refreshments
- Children's play area
- Photo booth stops along the route
2km: R80 per runner
5km: R150
8km: R250*
* 8km entry includes running T-shirt
For 2km and 5km entrants, running T-shirts on sale for an additional cost of R100 per T-shirt
Entry includes race number, access to the pop-up toy library, entertainment and more!
Secure your spot and let's decorate Joburg Zoo in a sea of orange!
Discovery Vitality members can earn 300 Vitality points for completing a 5km and 8km run.
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Scan the QR code to join Vitality free for 3 months and earn immediate rewards from day one.
Use Run to Play as your company’s team-building initiative with purpose. Get your team to walk, jog or run — and show your brand’s commitment to giving back. Corporate branding and activation opportunities available. Please email marketing@cotlands.org for more information.