Location:
Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Rd, Emmarentia, JHB
About: September is Deaf Awareness Month, which is also part of the International Week for the Deaf and is aimed at commemorating the first World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf, which took place in September 1951. Deaf Awareness Month is commemorated through the Annual #SilentWalk&Run, a family event intended to invite members of the hearing community to participate in the walk or run for them to gain a better understanding of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community's daily lives. Since its inception in 2016, the #SilentWalk&Run has seen a yearly increase in participation and awareness of the Deaf community, as well as education about Deafness.
The annual #SilentWalk&Run walk/run encourages the hearing community to walk/run in silence as a symbol to commemorate Deaf Awareness Month and walk a mile in the shoes of those who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing, the event also has several activities alongside the fun walk/run, such as Silent aerobics, Kids play area, entertainment by Deaf Persons and many more. Proceeds from the entries go towards the Neema Foundation for the Deaf, which assists Deaf Victims of Domestic Violence and raises awareness of the challenges facing Deaf Victims of GBV. This includes educating people about the rights of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing and the importance of Deaf social inclusion.
Start Time 8:00am
ENTRY FEES
R180 - 5km Fun Walk: Package 1: Goodie Bag ONLY (No T-Shirt)
R300 - 5km Fun Walk: Package 2: Race Pack with Deaf Awareness T-Shirt & Goodie Bag
R380 - 5km Fun Walk: Package 3: Race Pack with Deaf Awareness T-Shirt, Cap & Goodie Bag
R430 - 5km Fun Walk: Package 4: Race Pack with Deaf Awareness T-Shirt, Cap, Socks & Goodie Bag
All proceeds go towards supporting Deaf Victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Activities Alongside the #SilentWalk&Run
- Deaf Entertainment
- Deaf & Other Disability Information Zone
- Family Picnic Zone
- Kiddies Entertainment Zone
- Indigenous Games
- And Many More!!!!!!
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Conditions
All prices and fees in this event are in south african rands (ZAR) and include VAT where applicable.
Customer service
Enquiries about the event please contact:
#SilentWalk&Run 2025 Race Office
Number - 087 265 5175
Whatsapp Only - 0600 191 981
