Take on annual Tafta Trail Run

IT’S time to lace up your running shoes, and step out in support of Durban’s elderly.

The Association for the Aged, (Tafta) calls on sport and fitness enthusiasts, as well as families to enter its annual Trail Run event on Sunday, 19 November at Virginia Bush Nature Reserve.

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This fun-filled experience allows participants to make their race count, by doing a good deed, while achieving their workout for the day.

The event, which echoes Tafta’s mission to “inspire active ageing” provides the public an opportunity to make a valuable difference in the lives of needy senior citizens through their participation.

“This unique trail run event offers runners of all ranks, a different type of opportunity to celebrate their health and fitness, build community, and have a whole lot of fun with their friends while supporting a good cause,” said Tafta CEO Femada Shamam.

The event promises to be exhilarating, offering runners with an appetite for adventure, a picturesque eco route. Participants can choose to compete in the 4km at a cost of R50 or 8km at a cost of R80.

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All proceeds from the event will contribute towards providing a three-course meal to Tafta elders during the festive period.

Pre-registration can be completed at www.roag.co.za and on-the-day registration begins promptly at 5.45am. The race is scheduled to begin at 7am from Virginia Preparatory School.

Contact Ateesha on 031 332 3721 or email ateesha@tafta.org.za.

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