Johannesburg, 18 August 2025 – The iconic Wanderers Road Race is back on Sunday, 24 August, hosted at the legendary Wanderers Sports Club in Illovo. As the final event in the Gauteng leg of the Discovery Vitality Run Series, it promises a high-energy celebration of movement, community, and personal achievement.
Whether you're a first-time runner or chasing a new personal best, this Joburg favo
Johannesburg, 05 August 2025 - The iconic Old Eds Road Race, in partnership with Discovery Vitality, returns on Sunday, 10 August 2025, bringing together thousands of runners, families, and fitness enthusiasts for one of Johannesburg’s longest-standing athletic events.
Since its inception in 1908, the Old Eds Race has remained a cornerstone of the local road running calendar. This year’s even
Johannesburg, 23 July 2025 - Get ready to move, connect, and give back! The Randburg Harriers Challenge returns this Sunday, 27 July, as the next exciting leg of the award-winning Discovery Vitality Run Series. Open to runners and walkers of all fitness levels, this vibrant community event blends fitness, fun, and purpose — with live music, a festive atmosphere, and the opportunity to support a me
Johannesburg, 14 July 2025 - Discovery Vitality is proud to announce its official partnership with HYROX South Africa, the world’s fastest-growing fitness racing series. This exciting collaboration introduces a dynamic new way for Vitality members to stay active, push their limits, and earn Vitality points through participation in HYROX events and training.
As part of this partnership, Vitalit
Johannesburg, 8 July 2025 – One of Johannesburg’s most anticipated races is back this weekend as runners and walkers of all fitness levels gather for the Rockies Gerald Fox Memorial Race, part of the Vitality Run Series.
Race Details: Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025 Start Time: From 07:30 Start Locations:
5 km – Zoo Lake Sports Club
10 km & 21.1 km – Jan Smuts Drive
Finish Line: Ins
Johannesburg, 23 June 2025 - The first pairs of donated running shoes from Discovery Vitality’s Give2Move initiative were officially handed over to verified beneficiaries aged between 13 to 30 at an event hosted at the Afrika Tikkun Wings of Life Centre in Diepsloot.
The Give2Move initiative, which encourages people across South Africa to donate new or gently worn running and sports shoes to h
Johannesburg, 3 February 2025 – The Discovery Vitality Run Series (VRS) is officially underway, following a successful first event, the Olympic Spartan Harriers Firgrove Challenge with Discovery Vitality, held in the Western Cape. The race saw thousands of runners take to the streets this past weekend, marking the start of an exciting season of 16 events designed to get South Africans moving.
Vitality unveils research linking cardiorespiratory fitness to lifestyle behaviours and health outcomes, announces new incentives to measure VO2 max, and launches a fitness platform for members to book classes at facilities nationwide.
Vitality members collectively recorded 87 million workouts in 2023 and achieved other fascinating milestones and great rewards for staying healthy.
Discovery Vitality is excited to announce that its popular Vitality Run Series is extending to Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, and George and Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, with three new races this year.
Access the full paper on https://journals.co.za/doi/10.18772/26180197.2021.v3n3a8
Vitality and the Running World Cup today announce the return of our global mass participation running challenge for 2021 Participation is free by registering at www.runningworldcup.com or downloading the Vitality Running World Cup app. Aligned to Vitality’s global ambition to get 100 million people 20% more active by 2025, and informed by research that physical activity builds resilience again
Discovery Vitality is proud to announce the launch of a brand new venture in partnership with four of Johannesburg’s most established running clubs – the Discovery Vitality Run Series. Designed to help people improve their health through physical activity, the Discovery Vitality Run Series connects four iconic running events in the city of Johannesburg.
A panel of doctors and medical experts agree exercise is a ‘vital sign’.
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Discovery and Team Vitality are excited to announce that renowned Russian running sisters – Elena and Olesya Nurgalieva who have dominated the Comrades Marathon leader board over the past few years – will be running the Ultimate Human Race for Team Vitality this year.
For the second year, a group of runners has conquered the distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town by foot to raise money for MAD charity, this year with the support of Team Vitality. MAD (Make a Difference) was founded in 2003 by Francois Pienaar to support the education of South Africa’s underprivileged youth.
parkrun in South Africa has reached world record participation numbers after 1 803 runners took part in the Modderfontein Reserve parkrun this past Saturday as part of World Move for Health Day.
“This race is aimed at everyone, all South Africans feel welcome to come join in the fun and step up to the challenge,” said East London resident, Attawaell Masupha...”
