Monkey Helpline, a local non-profit organisation, is hosting a fun run at the Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park on the 8th October 2014, starting at 6pm. The event is called “Moonlight for Monkeys” and is a night trail run on the beautiful trails of Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, which coincides with the full moon.
This event caters for all levels of fitness, and is aimed at the whole family. Runners will be required to bring their own light source for the run (head light, torch, bike light, fairy lights, glow sticks). There will be stalls, fun activities for kids, and there is currently a colouring competition for the kids, with lots of awesome prizes to be won as well. Jetaime Ribbink, the current South African Champion Warrior will be in attendance for any running fans to have a meet and greet with her.
The fun run consists of a 5km run/walk and 10km run.
People can enter on www.roag.co.za/eventinfo.aspx?EventID=1448.
The 5km is R30, and the 10km is R60. Please note that there is an entrance fee of R10 for non-members at Giba Gorge. Registration starts at 16:30 on the day. For more info and updates, people can visit www.facebook.com/moonlightformonkeys
All proceeds from the run will be donated to Monkey Helpline to assist them in their ongoing work with Vervet monkeys in and around KZN.
Monkey Helpline would like to extend its thanks to the ladies from the Monkey Helpline Donate Team who have worked tirelessly in organising the event, and to all the companies who have sponsored prizes.
About Monkey Helpline
Monkey Helpline, started in 1995, is a volunteer group, based in Westville near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, but operating throughout the province and also anywhere else in South Africa and abroad where our assistance and advice are requested. Our team of dedicated rescuers and rescue assistants, veterinarians, educators, monitors, fund-raisers, administrative assistants and supporters is what makes this project the success that it is today. As we are a volunteer organisation, we derive our income solely from donations, and thus require all the support we can get from the public and our supporters.