Less than a month to go. ONE SMALL SPEEDO. ONE IMPORTANT CAUSE Excitement builds ahead of the 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run
The countdown is officially on! There are only a few weeks to go until streets around Mzansi are awash with purple, and the excitement is mounting. Friday 23 October sees the 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run take place at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg and at various locations countrywide.
This annual initiative, which this year carries the bold tagline “Lekker Balls. Lekker Life”, raises much-needed awareness about prostate and testicular cancers and reinforces the potentially life-saving importance of early detection. Over the last seventeen years, the support from Daredevils across South Africa, and beyond, has been nothing short of incredible. It is also the sense of brotherhood and shared purpose that keeps Daredevils coming back.
The Hollard Daredevil Run is highly visible, with participants running 5km in a purple speedo, but its real purpose is getting South African 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,” says Adél Kriel, Hollard South Africa’s Head of Experiential Marketing“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.”
The more men who participate, the greater the funds raised for CANSA and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to fund awareness campaigns, Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening and patient support.
The 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run takes place at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg on Friday, 23 October at 15:00, with runs happening at various locations across the country on the same day. Details of run locations around the country will be shared on the Daredevil Run social media platforms.
Purple speedos are being snapped up fast, but there’s still time to secure your entry. Get your colleagues, friends, fellow students and family members to participate in the run as well as raising funds, and start a conversation about men’s health. After all, the Hollard Daredevil Run has always been about much more than the finish line.
“This October, purple is more than a colour. It’s a conversation starter, but its real impact comes when that conversation extends beyond race day into families, workplaces and communities. The more people who take part, the further that message can reach,” says Kriel. “You don’t have to be a runner. You just have to be willing to show up for this important cause”.
Make a bold decision to make a difference by entering today at https://www.hollard.co.za/daredevilrun. Let’s make this year’s run the most impactful one yet.
