YZER CHALLENGE 2025 - Status: Entries Opening 1 November 2025

The Yzer Challenge is an annual event to raise funds for the Yzerfontein Neighbourhood Watch. It is an adventurous fun filled opportunity for residents, day visitors, holidaymakers, and sport enthusiasts to participate in the non-league non-timed walk/run, cycling and a relaxing beach fun walk for the whole family. Pets are welcome on the beach walk. 

The Yzer Challenge takes place on 27 December 2025 with three different events to choose, 5km fun beach walk, a 12km road cycling event and a 12km walk/run. 

Yzerfontein Neighbourhood Watch use the fundraising to maintain essential equipment such as radios, relay stations, and observation systems and to renew outdated and unserviceable operational equipment.

Event categories

5km Fun Beach Walk (pets allowed)

12km Road Cycling (no pets allowed)

12km Walk/Run (no pets allowed)

Sponsors

Yzerfontein Neighbourhood Watch is truly grateful for the incredible support and generosity of our sponsors. We are proud to be partnered with such wonderful supporters who made the Yzer Challenge possible:

Seeff Properties Yzerfontein, SPAR Yzerfontein, AJM, The Beach House Collection, Coca Cola (Peninsula Beverages), Boeretroos, Breeze Café, Yzerfontein Sea Sport, Built It Yzerfontein, Cycle Barron,  DIY Yzerfontein, Rawson Properties, CK Signs Design and Laser, Emmaus-On-Sea, Wild Flour Coffee Shop, Shalom Payroll Solutions, Blake Family Wines, Oaklands Dairy, Wrights Gin, Koffie en Jy, Yzerfontein Pet Foods, Yzerfontein Veterinary Clinic, Boeries Food Stall, Emthunsini Hats, Carl Gerber Photography, S. Kotze Photography, SLOWtime, NSRI Station 34, Yzerfontein Bewarea Conservancy, Yzerfontein Tourism, Yzerfontein Armed Response, Weskus Biltong en Braai, Weskus Padstal, Fontana Take Aways, Reg Insp N. Africa, Mr Derick Nel, Mr Andre Pentz, Yzerfontein Neighbourhood Watch volunteers, Built It Yzerfontein, Mambo's, Avon (Mrs Rosana Gomes), Michele J Photography, Yzerfontein Wine Boutique, Dr L. Walters.

Event details

Start date. 1 November 2025 

Date of event. 27 December 2025 

End date. 27 December 2025 

Closing date. 27 December 2025

Start time

5km Fun Beach Walk: 07:10

12km Road Cycling: 07:15

12km Walk/Run: 07:15 (Directly after the cycling)

All timings are subject to amendments

Cut off time: 2 Hours

Venue 

Start/Finish 

The start and finish for three the events are the Yzerfontein main beach parking area.

Route

5km Fun Beach Walk: A return route on Yzerfontein main beach/Mile 16 beach.

12km Road Cycling and Walk/Run: A circular route through Yzerfontein.

Yzer Challenge 2025 Route Map

Parking

Parking is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Please do not park illegally or in driveways that will obstruct of block the flow of traffic.

Vehicles may be parked in the public parking area opposite the Yzerfontein Sport Club and extra parking is also available at the Yzerfontein Community Hall. 

Early bird entries

Early bird entries: 01 November until 22 December, 10:00.

Early bird Quicket entries: 01 October until 23 December, midnight.

Late/event day entries 

Event day entries:  27 December, 06:00 to 07:00

Quicket entries:  23 December, midnight until 27 December, 06:00

Entry fees

EARLY BIRD ENTRIES

15 Years and Older:  R65:00

LATE/EVENT DAY ENTRIES 

15 Years and older:  R80:00 

Full payment is required on entry.  An entry is only confirmed on full payment of the entry fee.

Entries will be accepted on a first to register, first to enter basis.

Yzer Challenge reserves the right to refuse to accept any registration/application.

A maximum of 750 entries will be accepted in 2025.

Registration will end either when the maximum number of entries (750) have been received or Saturday 27 December 2025 whichever is soonest.

Age restriction

Beach fun walk: no age restriction.

Cycle – 12km: 15 Years and older.

Run/walk – 12km: 15 Years and older.

AGE RESTRICTION DISCLAIMER

Participants younger than 15 years of age are free to participate in the 12km cycling and run/walk events but does so at their own risk.  Participants younger than 15 years of age must be within arm's reach of a parent, guardian or designated adult of the parents' choice at all times and must be accompanied from start to finish.  Participants younger than 15 years of age does not qualify for a medal or spot prizes/lucky draws. A limited number of medals will be on sale at R50.00 per medal for finishers younger than 15 years of age.

Refunds and substitution

Refunds are not allowed. Once you have agreed to the Terms and Conditions and completed the registration process, your entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. 

Substitutions are allowed. Substitutions close on 27 December at 06:30. It is the original entrant’s responsibility to find a substitute, and substitutes will be required to complete a new entry form.

How to enter

Entry forms are available at:

Seeff office, (01 Main Road, Yzerfontein).

Yzerfontein Armed Response office (63 F. Duckitt Street, Yzerfontein).

Cycle Baron (39 Buitekant street, Yzerfontein).

Manual entries. Complete the entry form and submit to Yzerfontein Armed Response (YAR) office, Yzerfontein (CASH PAYMENT ONLY AT YAR OFFICE AS NO CARD MACHINE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE- CARD MACHINE PAYMENT AVAILABLE AT CYCLE BARON).

Printable entry forms available on www.ynhw.co.za.  Download the entry form, complete and return to yzer.armedresponse@gmail.com (should you have any enquiries about entering online, please contact YAR (office hours) on 022 451 2747 alternatively, email yzer.armedresponse@gmail.com.  EFT the entry fee and mail proof of payment to yzer.armedresponse@gmail.com.  For reference, use YC25 followed by your surname.

Collection of race numbers for the manual and Quicket entries at Yzerfontein Armed Response office (63 F. Duckitt Street, Yzerfontein) will close on 23 December at 10:00. Your confirmation email should be brought with you when collecting your number.  You may collect walking/running/cycling numbers for other participants providing a copy of their ID and entry confirmation email.

Banking details

BANK DETAILS: YZERFONTEIN BUURTWAG

BANK: STANDARD BANK DARLING 

BRANCH CODE: 050111

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 18 772 080 0

Organiser

Yzerfontein Neighbourhood Watch.

Category

Fun run/walk/cycle-Fundraising.

Medals

The first 750 finishers will receive medals.

Medals will be issued until 10:00.

Prize giving

Loads of lucky draw prizes. Only registered participants are eligible for lucky draw and spot prizes. Your entry reference number also serves as your lucky draw number.

Refreshment stations

The beach walk has one refreshment station located at the 2.5km turning point. 

Three waterpoints are located along the 12km walk/run and cycling route and one Coca-Cola and waterpoint at the finish.

Event Rules

The Yzer Challenge Event Organiser’s decision is final.

Race numbers must be worn during the event.

Participants must keep to the designated routes.  Any participant leaving the marked route must re-enter the official route immediately at the nearest point.

All children under the age of 10 must be within arm's reach of a parent, guardian, or other designated adult of the parents' choice. This is an insurance requirement and failure to adhere to non-negotiable rule may result in disqualification and/or any other sanction deemed appropriate by the Event Organiser.

Marshalls, traffic officials and volunteers must be always obeyed.

It is each participant’s responsibility to ensure he/she is fit and healthy to participate in the event.

Participants shall respect the integrity of the natural environment they are in, which includes a zero-tolerance for littering.

The Yzer Challenge Event Organiser’s requires participants to always have their dogs on a short leash. 

No more than two dogs per person allowed on the beach fun walk.

Participants in the Beach Fun Walk shall be required to pick up their dog’s faeces. Please bring a bag! Leaving your dog’s faeces on the beach or sidewalk is a huge no-no.

Cyclists must wear a helmet - no helmet no ride.

Failure to adhere to any of these rules may result in disqualification and/or any other sanction deemed appropriate by the Event Organiser.

The organisers do not accept responsibility for any accident or injury resulting from participation in the event.

Littering

Please do not litter. Dispose of sachets and cups responsibly by using litter boxes near water stations or carry it to the finish.

Please leave footprints only. The Yzer Challenge Event Organiser’s will appreciate if participants could remove litter and dog faeces when departing.

Wheelchair participants

Wheelchair athletes must please contact the organisers timeously to discuss arrangements for their participation.

Walking/running/cycling numbers

All walking/running/cycling participants must wear their event number. No number- no medal.

Enquiries

Johan Conradie: 083 256 0614 

Werner van Rooyen:  072 358 2362

YAR (office hours): 022 451 2747 

Email. info.ynhw@gmail.com / yzer.armedresponse@gmail.com 

Hints and Tips 

Remember your run/walk/cycle event number.

Dress smart. Check out the weather forecast for the day and dress appropriately. Wearing nylon clothes will help your skin breath and materials with UV protection will protect your skin from the sun’s dangerous rays.

Dog owners are required to have water for their dog and a portable bowl for them to drink from if needed.

Wear a hat (you will still need sunscreen on your face) and long-sleeved shirt to protect your skin against the sun.

Apply a high factor waterproof and sweat-proof sunscreen that offers broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays (at least 30 SPF) before going out in the sun; even for short sun exposure (you can get a sunburn in as little as 15 minutes).

Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before heading out in the sun and reapply after two hours.

Wear a good pair of UV-blocking sunglasses to give your face more protection and help protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays, especially on the beach.

Stay hydrated.

Have fun!

Indemnity Waiver and Consent

I hereby agree to comply with the rules of the Yzer Challenge.

I agree and understand that all rules and requirements in terms of participation will be complied with by me.

I understand that no prize money is offered, and no timing or results will be taken. It is also not a requirement for me as a participant to take my time as the event is purely for recreational purposes. I can, however, do this at my own discretion.

I understand and agree that the beneficiary of the Yzer Challenge is Yzerfontein Neighbourhood Watch.

By actively choosing to participate in the event, I warrant that I am in good health, and I agree that I will not hold the event organizers or any other parties liable for any incidents that I may encounter during participation.

As an individual or family participating, I(we) also release the organizers agents/partners from any claims against them or any third parties for any loss or damages incurred by me whilst participating in this event both pre- event as well as post-event. As participation is entirely at my own risk, no claims shall be made against them. This also applies to any administrators’ heirs and executors.

I understand and agree that no refunds of entry fees will be made, under any circumstances.

I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions regarding the stipulated Lucky Draw prizes. I understand that these prizes will be randomly drawn throughout the period of the event. These prizes will be accepted and collected by me, should I qualify as a lucky draw prize winner.

Terms and Conditions do hereby apply and the decision of the organizers, agents or their partners is final.

I hereby consent to allow the organizers to make use of photographic or video footage of me, inclusive of my name to be used and shared in the public domain or with the event partners and benefiting charity, namely Yzerfontein Neighbourhood Watch.

I agree that I (we) will use my (our) personal and family discretion in terms of age participation for each respective distance – as a safety precaution. This applies to participants of all ages.

By actively choosing to participate in the event, I warrant that I am in good health, that I am physically and mentally fit to participate in this event and assume all risks of such participation.  I participate in the race at my own risk and hereby indemnify the organisers, officials, volunteers, sponsors and/or any other parties against any claim whatsoever that may result from my participation

For further information, you may call Johan Conradie - 0832560614/ Werner van Rooyen -  072 358 2362 or email – yzer.armedresponse@gmail.com.