Oaktober Family Fun Run - 18 October

A Run with a Twist

The Oaktober Family Fun Run takes place on Saturday 18 October 2025 from 07:30 to 09:30. The 4.8 km route starts at Cachet Park (CID), heads out to the dam, and loops back. It is less about medals and stopwatches and more about sweets, silly outfits and community spirit.

What to Expect

Participants can look forward to more than just a jog. The event rolls out with a fun walk, a dress-up parade, and, importantly, a candy hunt. The invitation is clear: whether you arrive in your best running shoes or as your favourite superhero, there’s space for everyone. Even pets are welcome to trot along.

Tickets and Access

Tickets are priced at R20 for children aged 6 to 13 and R40 for anyone over 13. Kids under 5 join in for free. A QR code makes online purchase quick, though the sugar rush is not included in the price.

Organisers and Sponsors

The initiative is part of the Red Poch se Eike Heritage Project, dedicated to saving Potchefstroom’s oak trees. The event is sponsored by The Go-To Guy and supported by Potchefstroom Central School (PCS).

Event Details at a Glance

• Date: Saturday 18 October 2025

• Time: 07:30 – 09:30

• Venue: Oak Avenue, starting at Cachet Park (CID)

• Distance: 4.8 km (to the dam and back)

• Tickets: R20 (ages 6–13), R40 (over 13), free for under 5s

• Buy your ticket here:TheGo-ToGuy

• Extras: Fun walk, dress-up, candy hunt

The description sums it up best: a morning filled with candy, fun and community spirit. No need for speed, just a chance to walk, laugh and maybe score a few sweets before breakfast.