INTER Company RELAY ICR -ZA

The President of Zambia Athletics and ICR Chairman, Major Bernard Bwalya, has officially launched the 26th Inter Company Relay (ICR), Zambia’s largest corporate wellness and fundraising sporting event.

Scheduled 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.”
Founded in 1999, the ICR is a not-for-profit initiative aimed at promoting health, teamwork, and national unity while raising funds for athletics development across Zambia.

The event will feature multiple activities including:
10km Inter Company Relay (teams of 8)
CEO and Directors’ races
5km health walk
10km and 21km individual races

Participation is expected from a wide range of sectors including government, corporate institutions, NGOs, and the diplomatic community.
Organisers highlighted key benefits to participating organisations such as improved employee wellness, enhanced corporate visibility, networking opportunities, and strengthened corporate social responsibility.

This year’s event targets to raise over K2 million, which will support:
Youth athletics development and talent identification
Preparation of athletes for regional and international competitions
Strengthening provincial athletics structures
New features include improved event systems, expanded participation, enhanced timing technology, and a revived kids’ athletics programme.

Major Bwalya also called for increased sponsorship and participation, emphasizing that the ICR remains a vital platform for promoting national health, corporate engagement, and sports development.

Free health services will be offered during the event through partner medical institutions.
The Chairman urged all organisations and individuals to take part, noting that the ICR continues to play a critical role in driving wellness, unity, and national development through sport

Memories reignited 👏

Throwback to last year’s intercompany relay — an amazing day of teamwork, energy and friendly competition.
Great memories with an even greater team
Looking forward to what this year brings.