Gunna’s Wunna Run Lands in Johannesburg: Run the City, Own the Night

In a fusion of global hip-hop stardom and urban wellness, trailblazing artist Gunna is set to ignite Johannesburg. He will do so with his first-ever South African Wunna Run. The event is in partnership with athletic powerhouse Under Armour. This electric 5km event touches down at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. It happens on Friday, 9 January 2026. It serves as a perfect prelude to Gunna’s headline slot at the Milk + Cookies Festival. There, he shares the stage with local icons DJ Kent and Vigro Deep.

The Wunna Run is elevated beyond a standard fun run by its origin story. It was born from Gunna’s personal metamorphosis from rap sensation to wellness advocate. It was launched in New York as a community ritual. It has evolved into a worldwide tour. This reimagines health not as a solitary discipline, but as a vibrant collective pursuit. “Run the City. Then Own the Night,” the mantra declares. In Jozi, that promise feels tailor-made for a city that pulses with unyielding energy.

Under Armour steps in as the official performance partner, infusing the event with cutting-edge gear designed for boundary-pushers. Picture this: dawn breakers are in sleek, sweat-wicking apparel. They pound Nasrec Road’s tarmac to a soundtrack of curated beats. This all happens under Gunna’s magnetic presence. It’s less a race than a movement. It is accessible to novices and elites alike. It fosters that rare alchemy of culture, camaraderie, and self-elevation.

The Johannesburg Expo Centre transforms into a hub of possibility on 9 January, with tickets available now via Howler. Every entry fuels Gunna’s Great Giveaway Foundation. Proceeds are channeled into community wellness. These projects uplift and resonate deeply in South Africa’s dynamic landscape.

Those who savour experiences blending luxury, rhythm, and reinvention will find the Wunna Run’s call irresistible. It urges them to live boldly. It beckons them to take life one step at a time.