Date: 30 August 2025

Distance: 5km fun run/walk; 10km, 21km

Theme: Bold Colours – Celebrate 12 Years of SPU

Who can join? Everyone—students, families, friends, and community members

Registration closes: 26 August 2025 00:00.

Enter here: https://live.protime.co.za/event/1469

Celebrate 12 bold years of Sol Plaatje University with an explosion of colour, music, and community spirit during the SPU Birthday Colour Run, taking place in Kimberley – Saturday, 30 August! OFM’s Ashmund Martin will be present to cheer you along. Wear white, get splashed in colour, and make unforgettable memories!

The Colour Run promotes healthy, active living in a fun and inclusive way. Whether you choose to run, walk, cheer or simply show up to support, the event is open to everyone. Walking is encouraged and fully welcomed.

There will also be a birthday party for children, because after all, it’s a celebration and the whole community is invited. Entrance is free to the Lifesyle Market on the day with a variety of stalls.

All proceeds go to Lesedi La Afrika Endowment Campaign where we Change Lives and Enable Brighter Futures.

PARKING: Is at Suzuki Stadium, 20 Jacobus Smit Avenue.

ENTRIES OPEN: on Mon, 28 Jul 2025 and ENTRIES CLOSE at midnight (24:00) on Mon, 25 Aug 2025

MANUAL ENTRIES: from 18 to 22 August 2025 ONLY between 09:00 & 16:00 at SPU North Campus, Luka Jantjie House, (10 Sol Plaatje Drive, Civic Centre, Kimberley)

RACE PACK COLLECTIONS: on 28 & 29 Aug 2025 from 15h00 to 19h00 at the SPU South Campus Precinct (150 Reservoir Road, New Park, Kimberley)