JOHANNESBURG — The 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run takes place on Friday, 23 October at 15:00 at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg, with runs at various locations across the country on the same day.

Now in its seventeenth year, the annual initiative sees participants run 5km in a purple speedo to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancers and reinforce the importance of early detection. This year’s campaign carries the tagline “Lekker Balls. Lekker Life”.

Funds raised through the run go to CANSA and the Prostate Cancer Foundation to support awareness campaigns, Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening and patient support.

Adél Kriel, Hollard South Africa’s head of experiential marketing, confirmed that the campaign aims to get men and their families talking about prostate and testicular cancers, understanding their risks and taking action through early detection.

“We know that thousands of men running in purple speedos gets people’s attention. What matters is what we do with that attention,” said Kriel. “There is bravery in putting on a purple speedo in public, but behind this bold campaign is a very serious message: know your risks, know your body and don’t put off getting checked. It could save your life.”

Kriel added, “You don’t have to be a runner. You just have to be willing to show up for this important cause.”

Details of run locations around the country will be shared on the Daredevil Run social media platforms. Entries can be secured on the Hollard website.

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