16/04/2026
Today, I had the honour of officially launching the 26th Inter Company Relay (ICR), Zambia’s largest corporate wellness and fundraising sporting event.
Set for 13th June 2026 at the Showgrounds Polo Fields in Lusaka, this year’s event will run under the theme:
“Celebrating 26 Years of Corporate Partnerships, Athletic Excellence and National Health – Together, We Can Win.”
Since its founding in 1999, the ICR has stood as a powerful platform for promoting health, teamwork, unity, and raising funds for athletics development across our nation.
This year’s event will feature:
• 10km Inter Company Relay (teams of 😎
• CEO & Directors’ Races
• 5km Health Walk
• 10km and 21km Individual Races
We look forward to participation from government institutions, corporate bodies, NGOs, and the diplomatic community. Beyond competition, organisations benefit through employee wellness, visibility, networking, and stronger corporate social responsibility.
Our target this year is to raise over K2 million to support:
• Youth athletics development and talent identification
• Athlete preparation for regional and international competitions
• Strengthening provincial athletics structures
We are also proud to introduce improved event systems, enhanced timing technology, expanded participation, and the return of the Kids’ Athletics Programme.
I call upon all partners, sponsors, organisations, and individuals to join us in making this year’s edition bigger and more impactful. Together, we can advance wellness, unity, and national development through sport.
I look forward to seeing you all on 13th June.
Zambia Athletics | Major Bernard Bwalya