Runners take part in the 10th Steps 2 UJ Future Forward Fun Run at AW Muller Stadium in Auckland Park, raising funds for students in the 'Missing Middle'.
The 10th edition of the Steps 2 UJ Future Forward Fun Run, held on Saturday, 30 May 2026 at the AW Muller Stadium in Auckland Park, centred firmly on its fundraising purpose: expanding access to higher education for students caught in the so-called “Missing Middle”.
According to the University of Johannesburg, the initiative has now raised over R4 million since its inception, with all proceeds directed to academically deserving students who do not qualify for government subsidies, yet lack the financial means to cover tuition fees.
The Steps 2 UJ run turns Auckland Park into a fundraising route for student financial support.
In a statement, UJ said: "The Steps 2 UJ Future Forward Fun Run returns for its landmark 10th anniversary, turning the crisp morning air of Auckland Park into a catalyst for academic opportunity.”
