The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hereby welcome you to another exciting edition of the Big Walk.

You are cordially invited to participate in yet another thrilling Big Walk event hosted by the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture. 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 with great pleasure to welcome you all to the 2024 Big Walk event scheduled to take place as follows:
Date: Sunday, 06 October 2024
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
Registration
Registration opens on Monday, 02 September 2024 and closes on Friday, 20 September 2024.
Register Online here: Big Walk Registration
Anyone wishing to complete a manual entry form please download form here and email completed form to zodwam@dsac.gov.za and bethuelm@dsac.gov.za
Manual registration or entry forms are also obtainable at the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture office at 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria
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
Goodie bags
Goody bags will be collected at Heartfelt Arena as follows:
NO |
DATE |
CATEGORY |
TIME |
VENUE |
1. |
30 Sep-01 October 2024 |
Collection by Government Departments |
09:00 – 18:00 |
Heartfelt Arena |
2. |
02-05 October 2024 |
Collection by NGO’s, Clubs and individuals |
09:00 – 18:00 |
Heartfelt Arena |
3. |
05 October 2024 |
Collection of VIP bags, accreditation and parking slip |
09:00 – 18:00 |
Manhattan Hotel |
4. |
06 OCTOBER 2024 BIG WALK DAY |
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
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