South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Start 09:00
2023
Road
702 Walk the Talk
Last updated 8 Jun 2026
8km Walk
5km Walk
3km Walk
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About this event
The 2023 702 Walk the Talk took place Sunday, 20 August 2023 from 09:00, at Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances included a 8km, 5km and 3km races.
The iconic 702 Walk the Talk is back. And this year, we're taking it to a world heritage site - The Cradle of Humankind - a venue known for its rolling hills and grassland walks. The 702 Walk the Talk is taking place on Sunday, 20th of August at Maropeng
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
20 Aug 2023
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| 8km Walk | ZAR 350 | Walk | 09:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
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| 5km Walk | ZAR 350 | Walk | 10:30 | — | |||||||||||||||
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| 3km Walk for under 5y & persons with disab | ZAR 180 | Walk | 10:45 | — | |||||||||||||||
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Location
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Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind
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