Let’s face it. Cape Town’s running community is full of legends. The kind who wake up before sunrise, lace up, and chase that feeling.

But what if all that energy, all that rhythm, could ripple even further - into something that gives back while we move forward?

Born from a killer collab between RUN and our caffeine junkies at JARRYDS Eatery, this monthly initiative is how we give back, one 5K at a time. 

On the last Thursday of every month, we lace up and line up outside JARRYDS Eatery in Sea Point, not just to clock a 5km with the crew - but to create real impact. No timing. No pressure. Just good people, moving with purpose. For every runner that shows up, JARRYDS donates R50 to our NGO we’re working with. No sign-up fee. After the run? We hang out over coffee, connect with the community, and soak up the good vibes.

And if you think we’d stop there, you don’t know us very well.

RUN dropped some proper Kudos To The Cause tees - because we wanted to do more than just run for change, we wanted to wear it too. No fluff. No markup. We covered all the production costs so that every cent you spend on a tee goes directly to the cause. They’re simple, bold, and made to mean something. You can grab one online, RUN Bree Street or at any of the runs, throw it on, and know you're part of something that matters.

We’re not about quick fixes. Each cause gets three full months of love and attention. That means three runs, three opportunities to show up, to get involved, and to make a difference together.

And when we close out each series? We go all out with a random prize giveaway for the legends who make it to all three runs. If you’ve been there every step of the way, you might just score some serious gear (because you earned it).

Our first series kicked off with TEARS Animal Rescue, a local NGO doing big work for the little guys. From rescuing and rehabilitating animals, to finding them safe, loving homes, TEARS has been showing up for voiceless creatures for years.

With the help of every single runner who joined in, every shirt that was bought, and every coffee that was sipped post-run, we raised funds to back their mission and grow their impact.

YOU made it possible. YOU did that. THANK YOU.

Next up, we're teaming up with Ladles of Love, an incredible Cape Town-based non-profit that's been making a massive impact since 2014. What started as a small soup kitchen has grown into a powerhouse organisation. Their mission? To combat hunger and food insecurity by providing nutritious meals to vulnerable communities, especially children. This time around, we’re going beyond just running and raising funds. We’re hosting a shoe drive too. Got an old pair of running shoes still in good nick? Bring them to the run or drop them off at RUN Bree Street. We’ll make sure they get to someone who really needs them.

By joining our runs this quarter, you're not just logging kilometers, you're helping put food on the table for those who need it most. If you missed the last round, this is your chance to show up, grab a tee, and get involved.

We started it because we wanted to do something real. Something small but consistent. Something that gave our running community a way to give back without needing to overthink it.

One run a month. One cause at a time. No frills. Just people showing up, moving their bodies, and doing some good while they’re at it.

NEXT RUN: Thursday 24 April 2025 | 6AM for 06:30 start 

This is your sign. Come as you are. Come run for something.