Get ready to move: It is almost time for the Cango Wildlife Klein Karoo Business Relay

OUDTSHOORN NEWS - The annual Klein Karoo Business Relay is set to return to the popular Baron van Reede Street route on Thursday 22 October.

The festive evening will unfold along Baron van Reede Street, between Voortrekker Road and Van der Riet Street.

The relay commences in front of Santa Fe Spur at 18:00, and the prize-giving ceremony wraps up at about 20:00.

Challenge your team

Presented under the banner of the Klein Karoo Athletics Fund (KKAF) and hosted under ASWD rules, the event is organised in collaboration with Jakhals Events.

Businesses, public institutions, schools, families and groups of friends are all invited to join in the fitness, fun and friendly competition.

Categories and entry fees

Participation is open to both runners and walkers, with entry fees set at R30 per participant:

Running relay (R180 per team): Six athletes running 2km each. Teams can enter across six distinct categories: men, women, mixed (three men and three women), high schools, primary schools and special needs.
Walking relay (R120 per team): four legs of 2km each, open to four walkers of any gender.

Medals, prizes and fancy dress

Every finisher will be rewarded for their efforts:

bronze medals for all participants.
gold medals for the winning team in each category.
lucky draw prizes throughout the evening.
the famous fancy dress prize for the team with the most original and creative costumes.

How to enter

Entry forms are available at the Oudtshoorn Courant office (70 Voortrekker Road) and can also be completed online.

All proceeds and efforts support KKAF, a non-profit organisation dedicated to expanding sports participation, developing local athletic talent, and fostering strong community relationships across the greater Oudtshoorn.

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