On Saturday, 5 September 2026, Jan Kriel School in Kuilsriver once again welcomed a record amount of participants to its annual Tekkie Challenge, proudly sponsored by Food Lover’s Market. Over 3300 runners and walkers came together to support learners with special education needs by taking part in the 16km, 10km or family-friendly 5km events.
Food Lover’s Market’s commitment to supporting local communities helps ensure that every step taken makes a real difference. This year’s event also welcomed VetsMart as a partner for the first time, welcoming dogs on the 5km fun run/walk.
“At Food Lover’s Market, we believe that meaningful partnerships have the power to change lives,” says Bianca Nel, Marketing Manager at Food Lover’s Market. “The Jan Kriel Tekkie Challenge is one of those special events where every entry, every kilometre and every person taking part contributes to something much bigger."
"On behalf of Jan Kriel, I cannot thank everyone enough for making this annual event such a huge success. Our sponsors, Food Lovers Market and VetsMart—without whose support the Tekkie Challenge could not take place. The participants who turn up year after year, bringing along their friends and plenty of spirit. The surrounding
Kuils River community, who cheerfully put up with any inconvenience. The City of Cape Town’s traffic services, Netcare 911 for medical care, and the Cape Multisport Club officials who keep our participants safe on the routes. Thank you, everyone! Jan Kriel appreciates you! See you next year!" - Ds. André van Wyk, Managing Director.
Funds raised through the Tekkie Challenge are used to help develop sports at Jan Kriel School through the upgrading of facilities and the purchase of equipment, including those required for children participating in sports for the disabled.
Have a look at some of the awesome photos of the event below!
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RACE RULES: The race is run according to the rules of ASA & WPA. Runners must obey traffic officers, race marshals and race officials at all times. Participants for 10km must be 14 years of age or older on race day. Participants for 16km/10miler must be 16 years of age or older on race day. No personal seconding permitted except at official refreshment stations. Time limits apply. Registered athletes should run in club colours and ASA licences valid for 2026 must be worn on the front and back of the vest. One race number (bib) will be issued. The race number must be worn on the front of the vest, partially covering the ASA licence, so that the ASA licence sponsor remains visible. To qualify for team prizes, athletes must wear full club colours, compete with a permanent licence and be
South African citizens.
Temporary licenced runners must wear the race number on the front of their vest and the temporary licence on the back. Temporary licences will be available at registration. When registering, participants must complete and hand in the tear-off strip from the number in order to be eligible to compete. Temporary licensed runners to wear plain clothing, no advertising. Age category tags must be worn (front & back) and be visible for the entire race to be eligible for any age category prizes including Juniors. Juniors are defined as being under the age of 20 at
31 December 2026 i.e. born 2007 or later.
The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification. Entry cards must be carried throughout the race and handed in at the finish. Do not litter. Dispose of cups responsibly by using the boxes provided or carrying them to the finish. Report offenders to the referees. #RunClean. Coke will be available at 10.5km (16km), 5.5km (10km) and the finish (all events).
DISCLAIMER: Participants in this event do so at their own risk and release and discharge the organisers, sponsors, provincial and national athletic bodies and all persons assisting in staging the event from any responsibility, liability or costs relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from their participation in the event. Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office. Wheelchair athletes must please contact the organisers timeously to discuss arrangements for their participation. Eats and refreshments will be on sale.