Lake Farm Centre is expecting another record turnout for the 31st edition of their annual popular fundraiser, the Lake Farm Centre Charity Run, on Saturday, 7 March.  Last year over 1200 participants finished the three races on offer, the 5km walk/run, 10km, and the 25km Rolf Kordes Endurance Challenge.  Race Logistics will be organised by the Elite Athletics club,  and both the 10km and 25km events are EP Athletics Participation League events.

The 25km, which will again be dedicated to Ralph Kordes, a local former world-class athlete who is now coping with dementia, will be the perfect workout for athletes training for the Two Oceans or Comrades Marathon.The Lake Farm Centre Charity Run is the Centre’s flagship fundraiser, which has continued over many years thanks to the long-term support of Investec, Kingfisher FM and Bukani Print.

Lake Farm Centre’s roots date back to 1959 when concerned parents of intellectually disabled children envisioned a loving home where their unique individuals could thrive throughout life with purpose and joy.  Lake Farm Centre is a special village fostering growth, independence, and belonging for the valued members of their supportive community.  Both residents and staff are carefully selected to ensure a close-knit, nurturing environment.  Lake Farm Centre invites all to join them in celebrating their 65-year legacy of providing a loving home for intellectually challenged adults to thrive and lead fulfilling lives as envisioned many years ago.  The goal of the annual Charity Run is to raise much-needed funds and create awareness for Lake Farm Centre.

The 31st edition will continue the tradition of a wonderful country outing for family and friends, and everyone is invited to enjoy Lake Farm Centre’s famous Coffee Shop’s scones & cream, pancakes, boerewors rolls, and to visit their Charity Shop and Book store.
The Lake Farm Centre Charity Run will take place at the Centre in Lakeside Rd and caters to the entire family. Events start on Saturday from 06.00 with the 25km training run, followed by the 10km run starting at 07.00, and the 5km fun walk/run at 07.15.  All finishers in the races will be given a special medal handmade by the residents.

Enter online www.webtickets.co.za or manual entries are available at Brian Bands in Cape Road, Sportsmans Warehouse in Moffet Retail Park and UD Sports in Uitenhage (cash only for manual entry payments). 
The closing date for online and manual pre-entries is on Wednesday, 4th March by 06h00.
Collection of race numbers (pre-entries and late entries) will be available on Friday, 6 March 2026, between 14h00 and 18h00 from the EPA office at Westbourne Oval, and from 05:00 at Lake Farm Centre on race day.  

For more information contact Janine Whittal on 071 602 7266 or visit www.lakefarm.org.za     

Experience walking/running in the country, diarise March 7, for the Lake Farm Centre Charity Run!