Discovery Cape Times Big Walk 2011

These boots are made for walking (for a good cause)

Cape Town’s oldest walk, the Big Walk, is back in November with a bang and includes a 5km, 10km, 11km, 12km, 13km, R20km, 25km, R30km, R50km and a 50km walk through some of Cape Town’s most beautiful scenery. All the routes have regular refreshment stations offering ice-cold Coca Cola, Powerade and water to help keep your stamina up.

The participation has certainly overtaken the racing as the defining nature of the Discovery Cape Times Big Walk, with exploring the city, getting some exercise and helping charity more than enough motivation to have thousands of Capetonians lacing up their walking shoes.

A hundred years ago the Spartan Harriers started it all and they are no doubt pleased with the status of the current status of the event.

Whether you are an old hand at this annual fun walk event or a novice competitor, encourage your friends, families and loved ones to join you for this momentous occasion and be part of the oldest walk in the world.

The Discovery Cape Times Big Walk is not just a day of fun and camaraderie but also an opportunity to give to those who are in need. This charity driven event gives back to the community each year by donating proceeds to selected charity.

This year The Steenberg Foundation and the Breast Cancer Fundraisers will be the main benefactors.

To find out how to enter, routes and FAQ’s please visit www.bigwalk.co.za

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