Cape Town – Streets in the CBD are expected to be awash with colours of popular superhero characters when hundreds of runners participate in the Community Chest Twilight Run/Walk 2018.
Scheduled to kick off in Darling Street on December 4, the race/walk takes runners along Adderley Street, Bree Street and the scenic Company's Garden.
The 5km race is famous for runners dressing in the most outrageous and creative costumes.
Community Chest chief executive in the Western Cape Lorenzo Davids said: “This is great fun for super moms, dads and kids alike but, more importantly, this is a call and an encouragement to all Twilight supporters, old and new, to be actively involved in making a difference in their communities.
“It's fantastic to see all the effort and creativity that goes into the outfits for the Best Dressed Competition. Individuals are motivated to win cash donations for their organisation. It really is the cherry on top.
"In the spirit of Capetonian generosity, help us ring in the Cape Town Festive Season by participating in our biggest public fundraiser.”
Proceeds will go to various organisations and forms part of Community Chest's 90th-anniversary celebrations.
“Community Chest has also partnered with schools participating in their Thales Bursary Awards programme, to be part of the action and the fun of Twilight Run 2018.
The award consists of bursaries and mentorship programmes for deserving learners from select schools,” said Davids
The untimed race was founded 36 years ago, with the aim of all its proceeds going to deserving charitable organisations and needy communities.