Run for Mukhanyo is an hour-long kids run to raise money for worthy charities on Oct 18, 2023. The course is on a safe cinder track across from Veritas School with ages 9 & under running a 400m loop and 10 & older running a 650m loop. The race is planned and organized by the students of Veritas School in collaboration with the Live Red Foundation as a benefit for three great organizations. Each organization works to improve the lives of kids in local communities, from Richmond to South Africa. Find information on the beneficiaries, details of the event, and how to get involved below!
What is the event?
The event is a one hour fun run/walk for kids and friends. Participants, friends, and family pledge to donate a certain amount based on the number of laps completed in one hour.
Event Schedule
The event will take place October 18, 2023 with the following schedule:
- 3:30-4:00 pm: Participants arrive at race site
- 4:00 pm: Group picture
- 4:10 pm: Warm up by a RFM student committee member
- 4:30 pm: Run start
- 5:30 pm: Run finishes
- 5:45-6:30 pm: Celebration festival with food trucks, games, & fun
2022 Impact
This year, we had 154 kids participate running a total of 512.8 miles!!!
Results: By Distance | By ABC | By Bib #
Photos: 2020 (credits: Melissa Pryor) | 2021 (credits: Jayne Aronson)
How can I participate?
Register by Oct 1 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
| Thru 12/31 | 1/1-8/31 | 9/1-10/16 | Day Of Reg |
| $15 | $20 | $25 | $30 |
How can I volunteer?
Register to volunteer here >>
How can I donate or raise money?
Donate to support the 3 beneficiaries here >>
Create an online fundraising page and ask friends to donate here >>
Download sponsor page and ask friends to sponsor you here >>
If interested in corporate sponsorship, email us
Mukhanyo Christian Academy
provides South African orphans in grades K-6 with education, meals, foster care, and social services, enabling these vulnerable children to create a future flled with hope: one that looks beyond daily survival to a joyful life of accomplishment and service. By providing South Africa’s youngest with a frst-class education – one that targets the mind, body, and soul – Mukhanyo Christian Academy seeks to cultivate a new generation of community leaders.
Learn more at http://www.friendsofmukhanyo.com
Live Red Foundation
is a local non-profit which provides free fitness programs that teach life-skills to children in Richmond’s lowest-opportunity neighborhoods. Live Red Foundation raises the majority of funds for these programs through registrations and sponsorships from a variety of youth run and multisport events that they produce.
Learn more at livered.org
