Toy Run Johannesburg has collection points at
Irene Village Mall
Killarney Country Club
Johannesburg Zoo
Sunninghill Village Centre
Harley Davidson Mzanzi
We ask bike and social clubs and organisations to take the initiative and make the collections as festive and Fun as possible, whilst donating.The Toys from the above collection points will be collected by our amazing courier sponsor rada and brought to a sponsored warehouse space for the normal sort and distribute practice conducted every year by Toy Run Volunteers. Toys will be distributed to applicants on the 1st December 2024.
The Pretoria run is still taking place! We have been asked for a number of years to hold the two runs on different dates so that both events can be supported! Now is you chance. Any date between now and 25th November you can drop off toys at one of our supporting collection venues, and still attend the Pretoria run.
Carnival City Casino, a long time supporter and start venue of the Johannesburg toyrun! is also assisting in being a collection point to ensure the kids get a gift his year.... with loads of options for a day or evening of entertainment! Take the family and enjoy the feeling of giving whilst treating yourself and the family. think of the children who could not even dream of such an outing....
Cnr Century Road &, Elsburg Rd, Brakpan, Boksburg, 1541
Located in the heart of Little Falls, Roodepoort an inspired shopping experience awaits you, “Kwena” (“Koena”) in Sesotho means “crocodile.” Kwena Square represents elements of water and nature which are abundant within Little Falls and Strubens Valley. It boasts an open-air outdoor lifestyle shopping experience anchored by Checkers, Clicks, and PEP Home.
Cnr Johan &, Hendrik Potgieter Rd, Little Falls, Johannesburg, 1735
The Johannesburg Toy Run committee’s target of 20 000 toys sets the wheels in motion for the 42 annual run in its new format.
Chairperson and the event coordinator, Pete Beart said the stringent and varying implementation of the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2 of 2010 (revised in 2017), by the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) and its Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS), has forced the Gauteng Motorcycle Toy Run to forgo its traditional mass ride and gathering at Benoni Northerns Sports Club, at the end of November.
“For the first time in 13 years, the widely successful event will not see biking enthusiasts participating in a mass ride, which culminates in a festive gathering in the heart of Benoni,” said Pete.
“We were informed that in line with the act, a new comprehensive fire plan needs to be drafted by the council’s fire department, despite no revisions made in the past seven years."
“The new plan, once paid for, may see provision made for a fire engine, as well as a team to be on standby at a designated fire station for the duration of the event, should the need arise for its deployment.”
He described the cost as astronomical, stating the drafting and implementation of the plan is estimated at a minimum of R32 000 while the standby team and resources are more than R100 000.
“As an NPO, we cannot afford to pay these service fees and quite simply it is better spent on toys,” he said.
“We have requested a revision for our application by the relevant departments and local ward councillor, Lornette Joseph, has assisted. Unfortunately, no response has been received and alternative arrangements had to be made.”
Still severely disappointed that the customary mass ride from four central points will not see thousands of bikers riding in convoy with colourful toys strapped to their steeds, Pete expressed concern that this year’s event could signal the end of the Johannesburg run.
“It is a daunting prospect and we can only hope that devoted riders will support the month-long drive. With luck, we could host the traditional Toy Run again next year,” he said sullenly.
“We announce that 11 collection points have thus far confirmed their commitment with more expected to come on board soon.”
Drop-offs can be made from November 4 to 25. We encourage motorcycle clubs to arrange their own runs to any of the designated collection venues.
“We also invite schools, social clubs, service organisations, churches and members of the public to support our efforts,” said Pete.
“More than 300 volunteers will sort and bag all the donations which will be distributed to identified children’s homes by the various Round Table, Lions and Rotary clubs.”
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