UKZN Inaugural Fun Run/Walk Encourages Healthy Lifestyle
The University of KwaZulu-Natal, through the Corporate Relations Division, held its first five-kilometre Fun Run/Walk for the University’s staff, students and their families.
The event was in keeping with the University’s strategic goals of community engagement; creating a climate of social cohesion and ultimately, a healthy lifestyle. Not even the unfavourable weather, which saw winds reaching a speed of 28kmph, could stop participants from completing the race.
UKZN Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Nana Poku; Corporate Relations Acting Executive Director, Ms Normah Zondo; Student Services Executive Director, Dr Rose Laka-Mathebula; Professor Bala Pillay, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning; academic and professional services staff and students across all campuses were in attendance.
Route
Durban Beachfront, from the Amphitheatre to uShaka return
UKZN Fun Run-Walk Quick Facts
- The 2018 UKZN Fun Run-Walk was the inaugural event. The response was overwhelming!
- Just over 1 100 staff and students attended the event on the day
- Friends and family of staff and students who participated in the day’s festivities also attended, bringing the total number of attendees to approximately 1 300 people
- Each registered participant received a T-shirt, peak cap and draw stringbag
- All runners, including friends and family received bottled water
- Registered participants also received lunch packs after the event
- All participants were encouraged to complete two obstacle courses
- Runners were expected to complete the obstacle courses together. The aim was to encourage team-thinking, camaraderie/Ubuntu
Video Highlights of the Day
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