MORE THAN A FITNESS RACE
FAMREPS is an annual family fitness race in Pretoria East, South Africa, bringing children, parents, friends, schools and teams together to move, play and connect. The 2026 event takes place on 28 November. Faith, family and community are at the heart of the event.
With different divisions and race requirements, participants can choose an entry that suits their category and share the experience with the people who matter to them.
VISION & MISSION
To grow FAMREPS into a recognised annual family fitness event that brings communities together through movement, shared experiences and lasting connections.
To bring families, schools and teams together through an enjoyable fitness challenge that encourages participation, teamwork and determination, with race requirements defined for each division.
To create an event where participants can challenge themselves, support one another and celebrate their achievements together.
WHY THIS MATTERS
FAMREPS aims to encourage children and families to make movement part of their lives. Taking part together creates an opportunity to be active, support one another and enjoy a shared challenge.
of SA schoolchildren take part in no organised school sport at all.
are not physically active on a weekly basis, short of what growing bodies need.
Source: Draper CE, Tomaz SA, Bassett SH, et al., Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) 2018 Report Card, South African Journal of Child Health, 2019.
FAMREPS offers school divisions from Grade R through high school, giving learners opportunities to take part alongside their school community as they grow.
Source: Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) Report Card, Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, 2014–2022 cycles.
You do not need to belong to a school sports team to explore FAMREPS. Children, adults, families and teams can view the available divisions and choose an entry that meets the relevant participation requirements.
WHAT FAMREPS STANDS FOR
Faith, family and community guide everything we do.
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”
“The city streets will be filled with boys and girls playing there.”
“Two are better than one... a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on a variety of challenges.
Encourage and support one another.
Put your movement and fitness to the test.
Share the day with families and friends.
Find encouragement in the values we share.
Celebrate the effort behind every finish.
Explore the stations and race requirements. See the Race Format →
Find the right division for your entry. See Categories →