16/08/2026
About the event
Letlhakane Athletics Challenge
Letlhakane Athletics Challenge is a community athletics event designed to promote health, fitness, youth development, and sporting excellence through track and field competition. The event brings together athletes of all ages and abilities, schools, clubs, companies, and community members to compete in a fun, safe, and professionally organized environment.
The challenge aims to identify and nurture local talent while encouraging active lifestyles and strengthening community participation in sport. Events may include sprint races, middle- and long-distance races, relays, jumps, throws, fun runs, and children's athletics activities.
Objectives
- Promote athletics participation across all age groups.
- Discover and develop emerging athletic talent.
- Encourage healthy and active lifestyles.
- Foster community unity through sport.
- Provide a competitive platform for schools, clubs, and corporate teams.
Target Participants
- Children (Under 8–Under 18)
- Youth
- Senior athletes
- Masters athletes
- Schools
- Athletics clubs
- Corporate teams
- Community members
Event Highlights
- Track and field competitions
- Kids' athletics activities
- Corporate relay challenge
- Fun run/walk
- Medals, trophies, and prize giveaways
- Entertainment, food stalls, and family activities
Theme: Run. Jump. Throw. Inspire.
Organised by: Active Kids Academy
