Running a distance does not sound like the ideal way to spend your Saturday morning, however, when you add foam, a nice weather and a good reason to run such as supporting the charity Friends Of Rescued Animals (Fora), then running or walking on a Saturday morning does not seem that bad after all.
UniCollege hosted their annual 5km Fun Run & Walk and Foam Party on Saturday, November 5.
This year the fun run was held in aid of Fora, which is one of the institution’s preferred charity organisations to support, and spokesperson of UniCollege Laricia Smit explained they feel that sometimes animal rescues are overlooked, and understand there is a need to help those who look after abused and abandoned animals in our communities.
Students, staff members, family and friends all came out to support the day, running the 5km through the streets of Kenmere where everyone could cool down in a foam booth on the UniCollege campus. Those who reached the finishing line received a medal however, “Cash prizes were also up for grabs for the several category winners” said Laricia.
The winners were as follows:
• Open category men: Vusi Mahlaba with 23 minutes and 35 seconds to the finish line.
• Open category women: Zanele Galeng with 28 minutes and 53 seconds to the finish line.
• Under 16 boys: Kain Fourie with 27 minutes and 76 seconds to the finish line.
• Under 16 girls: Caylee Coetzee with 33 minutes and 33 seconds to the finish line.
