SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run

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Sports & AdventureTlokweng

DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking

Duration1 dayListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceNON EVENT: What makes this run worth noting

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: BWP

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run in Tlokweng

NON EVENT: SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run is a fundraising road event held in Tlokweng in support of the Tlokweng-based SOS Children's Village, part of the international SOS Children's Villages network that provides family-based care for children who have lost parental care. It is a civic charity run rather than a large produced spectator event, built around participation and donations.

NON EVENT: SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run raises funds for the SOS Children's Village in Tlokweng, one of the Gaborone area's long-running child welfare institutions and part of the global SOS Children's Villages network founded to give children without parental care a stable, family-style upbringing rather than institutional housing.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

NON EVENT: What makes this run worth noting is the cause behind it rather than production value - it directly supports a functioning children's village in Tlokweng that has provided family-based care for children for decades as part of a global network operating in over a hundred countries

The mystery stays covered

Participants are typically local residents, past beneficiaries' communities and supporters rather than international spectators, which gives the event a grounded, community-fundraiser character instead of a marketed festival atmosphere

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event carries no old cultural tradition of its own

Water and renewal

Living ritual

but it sits within Tlokweng's identity as a settlement long associated with community and family-welfare institutions

The sacred route

Living ritual

giving the run a modern civic significance tied to child welfare rather than ethnic or historical heritage

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Base the route around Tlokweng; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

What to wear

Wear comfortable running or walking shoes, light breathable clothing for a warm Tlokweng morning, sun protection and a cap, and carry a small water bottle since a community charity run...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near Tlokweng or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

BWP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map24.67 S, 25.97 E Open in Google Maps

Tlokweng, South-East District, Botswana

Nearest airportGBE — Sir Seretse Khama

TransportBase the route around Tlokweng; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

Stay areaStay near Tlokweng or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run?

SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run is listed for Past edition: 23 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run take place?

The festival is listed in Tlokweng, Botswana. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tlokweng, South-East District, Botswana

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run

SOS Children's Villages Annual Charity Run in Tlokweng

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Tlokweng, South-East District, Botswana

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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