Jacaranda FM Spring Walk 2012
Pretoria came to life on the 15th of September when nearly 10 000 participants joined the challenge to get fit and lead healthy lifestyles at the inaugural Discovery Jacaranda FM Spring Walk.
There was various of fun-filled activities and live entertainment for all in attendance.
The first batch of 15km and 20km entrants set off at 7:00am from the start line at Totius Street, opposite Harlequins Rugby Club in Groenkloof, and the 8km and 5km walkers eagerly took to the streets at 8am and 8:30am.
nearly 10 000 participants joined the challenge to get fit and lead healthy lifestyles …
Celebrities such as the Olympic star Sunette Viljoen, TV presenter Loui Fish, singers Mathys Roets and Bianca Le Grange, Mr SA Andrew Govender and Miss SA Melinda Bam all took part in the Spring Walk. Jacaranda FM broadcasted live from the venue.
The Spring Walk was a pet-friendly event, and many participants bought their dogs along for the walk.
The prize giving ceremony took place at 11:30am. The fastest competitor of the day went to Wayne Snyman who completed the 20km in 1 hour 39 minutes.
Jacaranda FM is a commercial radio station broadcasting in English and Afrikaans to an audience of more than 2 million listeners. For more information on the station, as well as upcoming events hosted by them – visit their website at www.jacarandafm.co.za.