{"id":46023,"date":"2023-02-09T14:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T12:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/__research-at-spu-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T10:56:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T08:56:42","slug":"community-big-walk-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/community-big-walk-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Big Walk 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Walk with SPU. <\/strong>Every Step Supports Student Success.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>


Join SPU and the Kimberley community at the 4th Annual SPU Community Big Walk<\/strong> on Saturday, 28 February 2026<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

Come together for a morning of movement, connection and purpose, where every step taken helps turn fitness into financial support for students in need through the<\/span> Lesedi La Afrika Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>

The fund is an SPU initiative that uplifts students and strengthens communities through education, support and development. Every contribution helps open doors, restore hope and create lasting impact. By giving, YOU play a direct role in shaping a brighter future for all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When<\/span><\/h3>

Sat, 28 Feb 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0 \u00a0SPU South Campus<\/p>

Precinct, 50 Reservoir Rd, New Park, Kimberley<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Race Pack Collection<\/span><\/h3>

All entrants must collect their numbers at the SPU South Campus Sport Precinct, 150 Reservoir Road on:<\/p>

Thurs<\/strong>, 26 Feb<\/strong>\u00a0from 12h00 \u2013 18h00; Fri<\/strong>, 27 Feb<\/strong>\u00a0from 10h00 – 18h00<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Entry Fee<\/span><\/h3>

R60 per entrant<\/strong><\/p>

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