Run Jozi...because you can





Johannesburg at night- Something many South Africans rarely see...

Run.

Run your city

Run where they say you can't

Run commissioner. Run Kapteijn.

Run where no one dares.

Run in the blackness of night.

Run with your breath in your ears.

Run like you have nothing to lose.

Run Triumphant.

Run to make history.

Run for your right to run.

Run free. Run Jozi

If you have not yet heard the radio adverts and all the hype around "Run Jozi" I recommend that you go check out the Run Jozi Website NOW.

Run Jozi is a 10Km run that is being held in the evening on 21 March 2012. It is not just an event for trained athletes, but rather a run for anyone who is interested in having fun while doing something different. The run starts on Nelson Mandela Bridge and goes past many of Joburg's most famous places, including Luthuli House, City Hall, Carlton Centre, Ellis Park, Ponte, Hillbrow, Civic Centre and the Market Theatre.

There are going to be 10 000 people running and there will be a strong police presence along the route. Apparently there are "Motivational Points" every kilometre or two, where there will be live bands and some great South African DJs. This event has previously been held in various cities around the world including London and New York...and now it's OUR TURN.



The event is being held on human rights day and it gives runners an opportunity to celebrate their heritage...their freedom...and to take back the streets of Joburg.