A participant in the 15km Walk the Talk shows off his medal after completing the walk. Picture: (MASI LOSI)
12:40 July 26 2026
Thousands of people participated in the 702 Walk the Talk 8km walk in the inner city, including one on stilts. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
What a way to take in the city's architecture: 702 Walk the Talk participants in the streets of Johannesburg during the 8km walk. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
12:20 July 26 2026
Participants in the 15km Walk the Talk are in a jovial mood as they make their way through the streets of Johannesburg. Picture: (MASI LOSI)
11:20 July 26 2026
A well-deserved medal: a participant of the 15km Walk the Talk receives her medal. Picture: (MASI LOSI)
Participants in the 15km Walk the Talk with their medals after completing the walk. Picture: (MASI LOSI)
10:16 July 26 2026
Tutus provide bursts of colour on an icy morning at the 702 Walk the Talk. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
There is always time for a quick pose on the Nelson Mandela Bridge at the 702 Walk the Talk 2026. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
09:37 July 26 2026
702 Walk the Talk runners and walkers show some spunk. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
A little jive on the Nelson Mandela Bridge boosts energy. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
Look at them go. 702 Walk the Talk runners and walkers braved the icy Jozi morning. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
Thousands of 702 Walk the Talk runners and walkers braved the cold Sunday morning and took to the streets of central Johannesburg. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
09:10 July 26 2026
702 Walk the Talk participants on Rissik Street heading towards Braamfontein. Picture: (Refilwe Kholomonyane)
702 Walk the Talk participants were high on pure energy, moving through Rissik Street headed towards Braamfontein. Picture: (Refilwe Kholomonyane)
The 702 Walk the Talk runners and walkers are seen crossing the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
The 702 Walk the Talk runners and walkers are seen crossing the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
The 702 Walk the Talk runners and walkers are seen crossing the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
The 702 Walk the Talk runners and walkers are seen crossing the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein. Picture: (Thapelo Morebudi)
The 702 Walk the Talk runners and walkers are seen passing the Nelson Mandela bridge in Braamfontein. Picture Thapelo Morebudi (Thapelo Morebudi)
08:18 July 26 2026
The first runners of the 702 Walk the Talk running the 15km have passed the Nelson Mandela bridge in Braamfontein. Picture Thapelo Morebudi (Thapelo Morebudi)
The first runners of the 702 Walk the Talk running the 15km passes through the Nelson Mandela bridge in Braamfontein. Picture Thapelo Morebudi (Thapelo Morebudi)
08:14 July 26 2026
Historic Landmarks
While all routes start and finish at Ellis Park Stadium, each one takes a distinct path through the Johannesburg CBD:
5km (Victoria Yards Route): Loops through the nearby creative precinct of Troyeville and Victoria Yards.
8km (44 Main Street Route): Takes walkers deeper into the historic finance and heritage district around Main Street.
15km (Mandela Bridge Route): Extends through the inner city across the landmark Nelson Mandela Bridge into Braamfontein.
07:55 July 26 2026
07:19 July 26 2026
702 Walk the Talk participants for the 15km walk get ready to enjoy the scenery of Johannesburg. Picture: (MASI LOSI )
702 Walk the Talk participants are ready and set to go. Picture: (MASI LOSI )
702 Walk the Talk 15km participants gather in central Johannesburg. Picture: (MASI LOSI )
702 Walk the Talk 15km participants get ready for their walk through some of the iconic places in central Johannesburg. Picture: (MASI LOSI )
06:00 July 26 2026
Which of the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk The Talk’s three distinct routes is right for you?
The iconic 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk, hosted by the City of Johannesburg, returns on Sunday with exciting new partners, free public transport for participants, and three distinct routes that invite walkers to rediscover the inner city.
Designed to suit every sort of walker and varying fitness levels, the three routes all begin and end at the historic Ellis Park Stadium, with staggered start times.
Each offers a unique journey through Johannesburg’s rich heritage, vibrant creative hubs, and inspiring urban renewal landmarks.
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