The 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run
Run bold. Run brave. Raise awareness of testicular and prostate cancers by running cancer out of your hood.
Watch the Hollard Daredevil Run 2026
Lekker balls, Lekker life
Seventeen years in, the Hollard Daredevil Run shows no signs of putting its trousers back on. Under the 2026 tagline, “Lekker balls, Lekker life”, South African men are being called on to lace up, strip down and do it all again.
The Hollard Daredevil Run is an approximately 5km run where men take to the streets of Mzansi in purple speedos to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancers.
Registrations for the 2026 run open on 1 July. Tickets will be available here on the Hollard website or from Ticketpro at R200, which includes courier delivery of a registration pack and a complimentary purple speedo.
The 2026 run details
Participants outside of Johannesburg can register and run in their own hoods, workplaces, schools or universities anywhere in the country.
Where: Zoo Lake in Johannesburg
When: Friday, 23 October at 15:00
Daredevil regional runs 2026
Watch the Hollard Daredevil Run 2026
Lekker balls, Lekker life
Seventeen years in, the Hollard Daredevil Run shows no signs of putting its trousers back on. Under the 2026 tagline, “Lekker balls, Lekker life”, South African men are being called on to lace up, strip down and do it all again.
The Hollard Daredevil Run is an approximately 5km run where men take to the streets of Mzansi in purple speedos to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancers.
Registrations for the 2026 run open on 1 July. Tickets will be available here on the Hollard website or from Ticketpro at R200, which includes courier delivery of a registration pack and a complimentary purple speedo.
The 2026 run details
Participants outside of Johannesburg can register and run in their own hoods, workplaces, schools or universities anywhere in the country.
Where: Zoo Lake in Johannesburg
When: Friday, 23 October at 15:00
Daredevil regional runs 2026
Other ways to get involved
- Ask your friends, family and colleagues to support you through our BackaBuddy initiative.
- Challenge your company to enter employees and support the campaign.
- Join the conversation and find local runs on the Hollard Daredevil Run Facebook page.
Why we run
The message is simple but important: early detection saves lives. Prostate cancer screening and self-examination are important. In 2024, we raised R1 million, 100% of which goes directly to supporting prostate and testicular cancer awareness programmes. The Hollard Daredevil Run is an unforgettable experience that takes place in various centres around South Africa - Hazel Chimhandaba, Chief Marketing Officer, Hollard.
In partnership with CANSA and the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Hollard Daredevil Run helps fund testing for men who do not have access to screening, while also supporting awareness, research and patient support.
Running in a speedo is a fun and attention-grabbing way of communicating this with the men of our country. The humour and bold visibility are a great way to spark serious conversations about prostate and testicular cancers.
The 2025 impact: R1.2 million raised
The 2025 Hollard Daredevil Run raised R1.2 million for CANSA and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The funds support awareness campaigns, Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening and patient support.
According to Andrew Oberholzer, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa, the Hollard Daredevil Run donation is the largest single donation the PCF receives each year. He says the funds help PCF distribute accurate, multilingual educational material and keep free PSA screening programmes running nationwide.
The Hollard Daredevil Run has also contributed to the development of South Africa’s first comprehensive prostate cancer registry, launching in the second half of 2026, which will track incidence, treatment and outcomes. The campaign further funds PCF’s helpline and support networks for men and families navigating a diagnosis.
Watch the 2025 Daredevil Run cheque handover below
Watch the 2025 Daredevil Run cheque handover below
Meet the Daredevils
“The Hollard Daredevil Run is a fun and engaging event that sparks dialogue about men’s health in a non-threatening way,” – Oscar, 2023 participant
“Participating in the Daredevil Run was a powerful experience for me. I ran for my friend who fought and survived testicular cancer. It was a fun way to make a difference and raise cancer awareness.” — Angelo, 2019 participant
2025 Daredevil Run gallery
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Gallery of previous events
View the galleries of our previous Daredevil Run events on our Facebook page.
Some statistics relating to cancer in South African males
Prostate Cancer Statistics
- 1 in 4 black African men and 1 in 8 white men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
- Prostate cancer is predicted to be the most common cancer among men in South Africa by 2030.
- Black African men have a 2.5 times higher risk of developing prostate cancer compared to other population groups and are 2.5 times more likely to die from prostate cancer.
Testicular Cancer Statistics
- Testicular cancer is the most prevalent cancer among young men aged 15 to 49.
Survival Rates
- The survival rate for men whose prostate cancer is detected early is 95%.
- The 5-year survival rate for men diagnosed and treated with localised prostate cancer is 98%.
- The 5-year survival rate for men diagnosed and treated for early-stage testicular cancer is over 98%.
*Source: Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa.
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What is the Hollard Daredevil Run?
The Hollard Daredevil Run is a 5km run where men take to the streets in purple speedos to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer.
Where is the 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run taking place?
The main event returns to Zoo Lake in Johannesburg on Friday, 23 October at 15:00.
Can I take part outside Johannesburg?
Absolutely, participants outside of Johannesburg can register and run in their own neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools or universities anywhere in the country. Regional run event details coming soon.
How much does it cost to enter the Hollard Daredevil Run?
Tickets will be available on Ticketpro at R200 from 1 July 2026, this fee includes courier delivery of a registration pack and a complimentary purple speedo.
What does the money raised support?
The funds support male cancer awareness campaigns, PSA screening, patient support and cancer research.
Why is early detection important?
Early detection saves lives! The survival rate for men whose prostate cancer is detected early is 95%.