The annual Blisters for Bread charity family fun walk will take place on the last Sunday of August for the 44th time, giving Capetonians an opportunity once again to get some exercise ahead of summer while supporting a worthy cause.
The event is in aid of the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA), which ensures that learners in poorer areas can be fed. Its motto is “you can’t teach a hungry child”.
The fun walk has established itself as a major Cape Town event, attracting thousands of participants along its 5km, 10km or 15km routes. Dogs are also welcome, making it a day the whole family can enjoy.
The event was first held in 1968 when staff and learners at the Savio College in Lansdowne and the PSFA decided to host an event to raise funds for the school feeding scheme. It gradually grew into what it is today, with the support of various Lions Clubs around Cape Town and Peninsula Beverages. More than 18 000 people are expected to participate this year.
The fun walk starts and ends at the Green Point Cricket Club, in the shadow of Green Point Stadium. There will be refreshment stations along the route, as well as medical facilities. A tog bag lock-up area is provided, and there will also be spot prizes handed out during the day.
The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Services will deploy 25 traffic officers to manage the road closures and crossing points, while 130 marshals will also be deployed along the route to assist participants.
The majority of the route takes place along the Promenade or pavements in the area, but certain roads will be closed to traffic. These include parts of Vlei Road and Fritz Sonnenberg Roads, while Beach Road will also be intermittently closed.
Participants are encouraged to arrive early in order to avoid traffic congestion, or to make use of public transport. Motorists are advised to use the VA Waterfront parking area, or other nearby parking facilities. Illegal parking will be dealt with accordingly.
The MyCiTi bus service will be operational. Click here for a timetable. Metrorail trains will run from 05:00.
- Start times: 08:00 for 15km, 08:30 for 10km and 09:00 for 5km
- Date: Sunday 26 August 2012
