Let’s face it. Cape Town’s running community is full of legends. The kind who wake up before sunrise, lace up, and chase that feeling.

But what if all that energy, all that rhythm, could ripple even further - into something that gives back while we move forward?

Born from a killer collab between RUN and our caffeine junkies at JARRYDS Eatery, this monthly initiative is how we give back, one 5K at a time. 

On the last Thursday of every month, we lace up and line up outside JARRYDS Eatery in Sea Point, not just to clock a 5km with the crew - but to create real impact. No timing. No pressure. Just good people, moving with purpose. For every runner that shows up, JARRYDS donates R50 to our NGO we’re working with. No sign-up fee. After the run? We hang out over coffee, connect with the community, and soak up the good vibes.

And if you think we’d stop there, you don’t know us very well.

RUN dropped some proper Kudos To The Cause tees - because we wanted to do more than just run for change, we wanted to wear it too. No fluff. No markup. We covered all the production costs so that every cent you spend on a tee goes directly to the cause. They’re simple, bold, and made to mean something. You can grab one online, RUN Bree Street or at any of the runs, throw it on, and know you're part of something that matters.

We’re not about quick fixes. Each cause gets six full months of love and attention. That means six runs, six opportunities to show up, to get involved, and to make a difference together.

And when we close out each series? We go all out with a random prize giveaway for the legends who make it to all three runs. If you’ve been there every step of the way, you might just score some serious gear (because you earned it).

Our first series kicks off with TEARS Animal Rescue, a local NGO doing big work for the little guys. From rescuing and rehabilitating animals, to finding them safe, loving homes, TEARS has been showing up for voiceless creatures for years.

With the help of every single runner who joins in, every shirt that's bought, and every coffee that was sipped post-run, we are raising funds to back their mission and grow their impact. YOU make it possible.

From July to December, our Kudos to the Cause runs will be supporting Ladles of Love. Every runner who lace up and join our monthly social runs will help put food on tables across Cape Town, with Jarryds donating for every runner and proceeds from our RUN shirts going straight to the cause.
It's not just about running - it's about running for something. And we won't be able to do it without you. Coming for the vibe, the route, or the post-run coffee, YOU'RE making an impact. Big kudos to you - and big love to Ladles.

We started it because we wanted to do something real. Something small but consistent. Something that gave our running community a way to give back without needing to overthink it.

One run a month. One cause at a time. No bells and whistles. Just people showing up, moving their bodies, and doing some good while they’re at it.

This is your sign. Come as you are. Come run for something.