GRAAFF REINET NEWS - Unionites of all ages were seen hitting pavements, trails and farm roads from all over South Africa and even abroad, as they clocked their 5 kilometres for Union High School's second annual 5K Family Fun Run and Walk last Saturday 1 May.

The 5K fundraising challenge, set by Union High School, was an 'at home' challenge where those wanting to participate were encouraged to sign up on a virtual race register online and to then simply choose the starting line of their choice, whether it was a treadmill or a neighbourhood street.

This meant that participants had the option of running, jogging, cycling or walking the equivalent distance of the fun run.

The idea behind this challenge was for everyone to join together in spirit even though they were participating in the event separately. 

Viv (nee Wood) Hawthorn and her family supported Union High School's Family 5K Fun Run and Walk all the way from Marlborough in the UK.

The enthusiasm shown by the community was again overwhelming and the school is tremendously grateful to each and everyone who committed to this event.

Union High School extends its thanks to all those who rose to the challenge and contributed to the success of the event.

The Wood brothers also participated in Union's 5K Challenge.

The Neill family completed their 5 kilometres for Union in the Kruger National Park.

Ngomusa Zweni (left) and Primrose Mutapati  thoroughly enjoyed Union's 5K Challenge.

A group effort at Wheatlands - 10 adults, nine dogs and five kids - in support of Union's 5K run.

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