DJ Run 2022
Here you will find all the information about DJ Run 2022. Thank you for helping us spread awareness of the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.
Print your shirts
Click below to download our DJ Run 2022 T-shirt artwork for free, which you can use to send to your local apparel printing store.
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2022 Overview
Need to know
Event Information
Five Years!
2022 was our fifth annual DJ Run! This was a huge milestone for us. the incredible community that has formed around the event and the lives we have been able to touch has made this such an unbelievable experience to be a part of.
To think that this has grown from two friends honoring the memory of a dear friend to a movement that has spanned continents and helped save lives.
Together we can make a difference and we are eager for you to play a role in the bright future ahead of DJ Run and Watch Me Rise.
Goals:
Following previous years, we had a personal goal of 33km for each participant. This is in commemoration of Derrick Kropman (DJ), the event’s namesake, who would have been 33 in 2022 had he not passed.
Date:
Starts:
16th November 2022 00:00
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Ends:
20th November 2022 23:59
Virtual event:
You can participate from anywhere in the world. There will not be any one location that the event will take place in.
We will be integrating with Strava to track everyone’s exercise submissions. See the frequently asked questions below or contact us if you are having trouble or need more information.
Rules:
- All forms of exercise are allowed.
- Activities will be pulled from Strava. Activities can be tracked in the Strava mobile App, synced to Strava via a supported connected device or manually entered on the Strava App or website.
- Only exercises within the dates and times of the event will count.
Donations:
Get your DJ Run 2022 shirts
Online shop now open
Another first for this year is that we have created an online shop to allow anyone to download our DJ Run 2022 shirt artwork for free that you can supply to your local apparel printing store.
There is a minimum free price, but you will be able to increase this price. This is another way that you will be able to donate as all profits will be going to SADAG (The South African Depression and Anxiety Group).
Best year yet
2021 Highlight
Show your support on social media
Social media artwork
- Click on “uploads” on the left menu and add your cover image or profile image by clicking on “upload files” and selecting your image.
- Once your image is uploaded click on it. It will appear over the design. Use the circles on the corners of the image to resize your image by clicking, holding and dragging the circle. Until your image covers the entire white area.
- You can also click hold and drag the center of your image to position it where you want. (If the image does not want to move, you can double-click the image and then move it. To deselect the image, click off to the side on the gray background.)
- Once your image is in a position you are happy with then right click it and select “Send to back”.
- You can now download your image by clicking on “Share” in the top right corner. Then click on “download” and then “download again.
Get your training plan
Below you can go to the training challenge page to download your free 8-week half marathon training plan with a calendar included.
Getting ready for this year's DJ Run
Training challenge
This year we will have our first training challenge. This will be a free 8-week half marathon training plan with a calendar and detailed descriptions of what you need to do every day.
If you have never run a half marathon or if you have and just need to get in shape again. Then this is a great way to get yourself ready for this year’s DJ Run.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
You need to click register at the top of this page. You will be redirected to our signup/login screen. If you participated last year you can log in with your details from last year. If this is the first time you are participating in a DJ Run, then you will need to create an account. After you have created a new account or logged in to your already existing account you will automatically be signed up to this years DJ Run
We use your activities in Strava as entries in the DJ Run event. This makes it easier for you as you just need to track your activity as normal in Strava.
There will also be the option to add activities manually on your profile page after you have logged into your account, if you prefer not to use Strava.
Strava is an American internet service for tracking physical exercise which incorporates social network features. It is mostly used for cycling and running using Global Positioning System data.
You can either track your event entries automatically after you linked your Strava account on your profile. By simply tracking your activity in Strava as normal.
Or you can manually add your activities on your profile page.
You can participate from anywhere in the world, as this will be a virtual event. There will not be any one location where the event will take place.
Even though the name of the event is DJ Run any form of exercise that you can track duration and/or distance will be allowed.
The event will start at 00:00 on the morning of the 16th of November 2022. And will end at 23:59 at night on the 20th of November 2022. Only activities entered during these times will count.
If you can’t participate in the event we also offer a donation option.
We raised funds for the first time last year for an organization in South Africa that supports mental health “The South African Depression and Anxiety Group”. Thanks to our amazing community we were able to raise R6 413.04 in donations. This year we will continue raising funds as we believe they are making a big difference in supporting those that need it. If you would like to find out more or donate click here.
You don’t need to complete the 33km goal in one run. The event entries will be cumulative meaning all your activity entries will count toward your total.