MANDELA REMEMBRANCE WALK & RUN TO MARK 12 YEARS SINCE MADIBA’S PASSING
Johannesburg, 07 November 2025— The Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run (MRWR) returns on Sunday, 7 December 2025, commemorating 12 years since Nelson Mandela’s passing. Hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) and the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and
Recreation (SACR), the annual event invites South Africans and the global community to celebrate Madiba’s enduring legacy and reflect on the nation’s journey toward justice and equality.
Starting and ending at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, the event features a 5 km fun walk, 10 km run, and 21 km run, beginning from 6:30 am. Online entries are now open at www.mandelawalkandrun.com, with fees ranging from R100 to R200. Proceeds support the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s work in advancing dialogue and community-based development.
The 2025 event proudly welcomes Blanche Moila as its official Race Ambassador. A South African athletics icon, Moila was the first black woman to receive Springbok colours in athletics in 1984. Her trailblazing career, marked by national titles and international representation, has inspired
generations of athletes.
“As we gather to walk and run in Madiba’s memory 12 years on, we are reminded that his legacy is not a monument of the past but a living call to action. Each step we take, and every rand we raise, is a commitment to advancing the work he began in building a society founded on dignity, equality, and
justice for all.” said Dr. Mbongiseni Buthelezi, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
MEC Matome Chiloane added: “This event continues to unite South Africans through sport, health, and shared purpose — values that Madiba embodied.”
For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option is available at
Number Collection:
5 Dec 2025: Nelson Mandela Foundation, Houghton
6 Dec 2025: Union Buildings Gardens, Pretoria
(No collection on race day)
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